Motherhood

Soul Seeing: As this student with hearing loss sat and spoke, there was a feeling I could barely put into words filling my heart. It was like a wall was being dismantled stone by stone.

Perspective: When dealing with miscarriage and stillbirth, the work of a doula changes. Many people do not know how to grieve these losses, or if it is even OK to grieve a baby they may have never seen.

Commentary: For Black mothers all around the world, "Mother of Sorrows" is not just a devotional label; it is reality. Like many African American mothers, Mary laments: "Look what they've done to my child."

Commentary: Feminism says that in healthy human relationships everyone has rights, and no one should fear subordination or abuse. I implore Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to extend that to include our unborn daughters. 

Catholic mothers today are finding support in communities they build online: Blogs, Facebook groups and Catholic websites can provide social interaction, create a forum for prayers, advice and encouragement, and can help moms make time for their own spiritual practice.

William Kelly is a peace activist who contributes to social transformation through the art he creates. A recent work provides the framework for the documentary "Can Art Stop a Bullet: The Big Picture."

Book Reviews: A chock-full of wisdom memoir that encourages women as they age, a heartwrenching read about a woman and her absent mother and an inspiring story of a mother's will to survive.

The Field Hospital: Play about Fr. Tolton inspires young Catholics; Portland's archbishop wants chanted Masses; scammers target Omaha Catholics; should little kids be at Mass?