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Dec 24, 2021-Jan 6, 2022

A child is pictured in a file photo being baptized at a church in Mexico City. (CNS/Reuters/Edgard Garrido)
Column | Scripture for Life

The Baptism of the Lord: Be like Jesus, trust the Spirit

by Mary M. McGlone
Jan 8, 2022

Scripture for Life: After allowing himself to be baptized, Jesus heard the divine voice say, "You are my beloved Son." Jesus had received not just a baptism, but an affirmation and a naming.

The Adoration of the Magi is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Mary of the Isle Church in Long Beach, New York. (CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Column | Scripture for Life

The Epiphany of the Lord: Look to the Magi as models

by Mary M. McGlone
Dec 31, 2021

Scripture for Life: As a synodal people, let us be on the move, discerning the signs of our times while refusing to be awestruck by self-important leaders. Let us share the Magi's humble curiosity. 

A woman helps a child to light a candle as they pray for the departed souls of their relatives at a cemetery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the feast of All Souls Nov. 2, 2021. (CNS/Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain)
Perspective

Hospitality, help and reunion amid COVID-19 in Bangladesh

by Fr. Bob McCahill
Dec 22, 2021

Perspective: A roadside storekeeper, whom I often pass on bicycle journeys, observed my irritation when the string on my face mask tore loose. Quickly, he reached into his stock and handed me one of the pretty protectors. "No need to pay," he smiled. "I do it out of love for you."

Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Athens, Greece, to Rome Dec. 6, 2021. (CNS/Vatican Media)
Column | NCR Connections

Listening, investigating, reporting: A message from Francis and an invitation to readers

by Bill Mitchell
Dec 20, 2021

Connections: Whom would you like us to spend more time listening to in 2022? Might you tip us off to a situation that could use some investigation? An untold story we should report?

Column | NCR Connections

What Gomez could learn from Catholic social and racial justice activists

by Heidi Schlumpf
Dec 17, 2021
Editorial

NCR's Newsmaker of 2021: Archbishop Gomez, a failed culture warrior

by NCR Editorial Staff
Dec 17, 2021

Synod phase for local listening gets an uneven start in US dioceses

by Brian Fraga
Dec 14, 2021

Marquette Diocese's LGBTQ restrictions blasted as 'cruel policy'

by Brian Fraga
Dec 14, 2021

Vatican official apologizes for removing LGBTQ outreach video from synod website

Updated
by Christopher White
Dec 13, 2021

Pope Francis thanks New Ways Ministry in recent correspondence

by Brian Fraga
Dec 8, 2021
Contributor

Encuentros: Learning from 50 years of synodal experience — if we've been paying attention

by Hosffman Ospino
Dec 8, 2021
Commentary

As Dorothy Day's sainthood cause advances, this Catholic Worker won't be celebrating

by Brian Terrell
Dec 7, 2021
Commentary

At the table of plenty, is there room for me?

by Mark Piper
Dec 7, 2021
Views

Migrants were asked, 'Why did you leave your home?' Here's what they said.

by Michael Sean Winters
Dec 6, 2021

New exhibit analyzes the Catholic faith of Andy Warhol

by Liam Maher
Dec 4, 2021

For migrants, Pope Francis a potential savior. In northern Cyprus, 'another tourist'

by Christopher White
Dec 3, 2021

Archbishop Cordileone reveals he's not vaccinated for COVID-19, drawing sharp criticism

by Brian Fraga
Dec 3, 2021
Views

Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness — for they shall boil over

by Joan Chittister
Dec 2, 2021

Amid economic crisis, Brazilians switch from gas to wood for cooking fuel

by Eduardo Campos Lima
Dec 1, 2021
Book Review

'The Defiant Middle' makes a case for women to be unapologetically courageous and bold

by Fran Rossi Szpylczyn
Nov 27, 2021
Column | Soul Seeing

What I am learning from 'God's First Bible'

by Judy Esway-Cugino
Oct 30, 2021

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