NCR Connections: In an attempt to bring more racial, ethnic, gender, age, geographic and ideological diversity to the publication, we are excited to announce a group of 13 new regular contributing writers.
Scripture for Life: One Sunday at a family gathering, my 4-year-old nephew called us all to attention: "Look at me!" It would be years before he could appreciate Sirach's advice, "Conduct your affairs with humility."
Scripture for Life: God loves diversity. That means God's glory cannot be glimpsed without appreciating the variety of people, cultures and creatures populating the universe.
Distinctly Catholic: We need bold government action to face climate change, solidify the Affordable Care Act and address racism. Let hope marry pragmatism as we pursue solutions.
Whether in ethnicity, culture, careers or theological thought, "the model of a beautifully diversified and united church is lived out in our daily existence together."
College roundup: Catholic University of America is accepting students affected by Puerto Rico hurricanes; mumps cases on D.C. campuses; St. Mary's in San Antonio gets $1.5 million gift.
NCR Today: As I savor the richness of the company on the Washington, D.C., Metro every day, it's a wonderful motivator to pray for the incredible variety of human beings.