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Dec 15-28, 2017

Column | Scripture for Life

Family, faith and legacy

by Carol J. Dempsey
Dec 30, 2017

Spiritual Reflections: The readings invite us to think about family, to re-evaluate our understanding of legacy, and to believe wholeheartedly in the One whose word and promises are true. 

Perspective

Conversation, scrutiny and tea on the house

by Fr. Bob McCahill
Dec 23, 2017

Often when I converse with Muslim men, I ask them what is the purpose of our lives. If they were to answer according to what their preachers emphasize, they might readily say "faithfulness to ritual prayer." When I propose love for others as the foremost purpose of our lives, they often nod thoughtfully in agreement. 

Column | Scripture for Life

The obedience of faith in the Christmas season

by Mary M. McGlone
Dec 23, 2017

Spiritual Reflections: The mystery of Christmas that we celebrate with lights and crèche scenes, gifts and shared food, is not just a historical commemoration. Luke wants us to listen for Gabriel's wings approaching our town. 

Contemplative practices in the classroom help increase learning

by Heidi Schlumpf
Dec 23, 2017

Spirituality Preview: Contemplative practices can include quiet sitting, breath exercises, meditative walking, guided imagery or even chant.

Michelangelo's architecture of faith

by Menachem Wecker
Dec 22, 2017

Consolation chapel serves as sacred space for the bereaved

by Heidi Schlumpf
Dec 20, 2017
Book Review

There's more to Bethlehem's story than Christmas

by Julie Bourbon
Dec 20, 2017
Column | Soul Seeing

The important thing is to keep planting and not give up

by Joni Woelfel
Dec 19, 2017

For religious coping with trauma from war-torn areas, hope is hard-earned

by Chris Herlinger
Dec 18, 2017

Today's Christians are not looking for instructions about how to live a spiritual life

by Maria Benevento
Dec 16, 2017

Australian bishop urges end to clericalism

by Peter Feuerherd
Dec 13, 2017
Editorial

Default must be to trust the victim

by NCR Editorial Staff
Dec 12, 2017
Blog | NCR Today

Tom Roberts, longtime NCR editor, retires

by Dennis Coday
Dec 8, 2017

California's oldest Catholic school drops official 'Catholic' designation

by Dan Morris-Young
Dec 4, 2017

Pope says global 'irrationality' led to shift on accepting nuclear deterrence

by Joshua J. McElwee
Dec 2, 2017
Commentary

Women's voices are missing amid discussions of sex assault, power abuse

by Kent P. Hickey
Dec 1, 2017

Orthodox move for women deacons is 'revitalization' not 'innovation'

by James Dearie
Nov 30, 2017

Former Salvadoran official extradited, to stand trial for murder of Jesuits

by Linda Cooper, James Hodge
Nov 29, 2017

Irish priests told: Reform takes working with bishops, parishioners

by Michael Kelly
Nov 29, 2017
Blog | NCR Today

As pews empty, report reveals more about 'spiritual,' 'religious'

by Ken Briggs
Nov 28, 2017

Seize the moment: Authors say it's time to roll back the 2010 missal

by Sarah Mac Donald
Nov 27, 2017

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