Feb 28-March 13, 2014

Living water

Mar 22, 2014

Anthony de Mello tells the story of the little girl who asks a boy, "Are you a Presbyterian?" He answers, "No, we belong to another abomination." That's a great starting point for appreciating today's Gospel and how Moses and Paul might comment on it.

John tells multilayered stories open to a variety of interpretations. The way he presents Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman and their respective communities could be a screenplay summarizing the entire Gospel.

An open-ended call

by Roger Karban

Mar 15, 2014

Call narratives are some of the most significant parts of our Scriptures, yet also some of the most ignored and misunderstood.

Book Review

The way up is the way down

by Michael K. Holleran

Mar 12, 2014

YES, AND ...: DAILY MEDITATIONS
By Richard Rohr
Published by Franciscan Media, $24.99

Truth is paradoxical. In fact, the closer one dives into spiritual truth, or inner truth, the more paradoxical it becomes. The portals open to mystery and to the reconciliation of opposites.

Analysis

After a conclave that demanded reform, a year of 'fresh air'

by Gerard O'Connell

Mar 8, 2014

Analysis: In his first year as pope, Francis has energized and inspired Catholics worldwide, and touched the hearts of many outside the church.

Living water

An open-ended call

The way up is the way down

After a conclave that demanded reform, a year of 'fresh air'

Counting Mexico's drug victims is a murky business

The long, sad record

Francis must act faster on abuse issue

Books for Lent on Francis, the Passion

Will one of these three be the next president?

Crisis grips a fragile new South Sudan

Movies (and a TV show) that are good for your soul

Bishop: Synod questionnaire shows most reject teaching on contraceptives

Editorial: N.J. archbishop's retirement home an assault on parishioners' goodwill

Japanese bishops: Vatican mindset doesn't fit Asian church

Kansas City Catholics ask Pope Francis to investigate bishop

HIV no longer means death in Peru, but U.S. priest says more needs done

St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese releases financial records

In rare public split, Catholic bishops differ sharply on anti-gay laws

More protests over Koch gift to Catholic University of America

Survey says global church divided on major issues

Knights of Columbus redefine charity by giving to bishops

Noticing the Spirit that is always active in our world

Looking for love the Christian way doesn't always lead to happiness

Pope decides to hold 2014 Lenten retreat away from Vatican

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