Renée LaReau is a senior writer at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. She lives with her family in South Bend, Indiana.

Women Healing from Abuse

“Your faith has made you well,” Jesus says to a woman who seeks out his healing presence. “Go in peace, and be healed…” (Mark 5:34).…

Holyland USA

Visit Jerusalem in Orlando! Journey into the Sinai Wilderness! Expect to be inspired! These are some of the many exclamations splashed across the Web site…

SWANS’ Song

Reviewed by Renée LaReau In a well-known “Sex and the City” episode, Miranda, a high-powered attorney who works 16-hour days, tells a man she meets…

Busted: Jim Martin, SJ

Rev. James Martin–Jesuit priest and associate editor of America magazine–has written and edited numerous books on the spiritual life, including the memoir In Good Company:…