Why I Say Allahu Akbar
This evening, as I left an Amman cafĂ© after sharing a croissant with an old friend, I was greeted simultaneously by the echoes of the…
read moreThis evening, as I left an Amman cafĂ© after sharing a croissant with an old friend, I was greeted simultaneously by the echoes of the…
read moreThe headlines at the top of the NYTimes.com website today were all about Washington. I noticed one story buried on the page about Syria, and…
read moreAs Catholics, we are called to recognize the dignity of every human life. Scripture tells us we are all made in the image and likeness…
read moreI had not physically been to Mass in over four months because of COVID-19, and it was wearing on my spirit. The churches in the…
read moreOur preparations for Christmas often overwhelm us with occasions for waiting. We wait in line at stores. We wait for Christmas bonuses, traveling relatives, the…
read moreWho doesn’t like a good burger? Well — that depends on who you ask and in this case, what the toppings are. A Chicago restaurant…
read moreI don’t usually share memes. I have nothing against memes. I just don’t want to be that person: the one who shares nearly every meme;…
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