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Sweeter than the honeycomb

I'm certainly not the first person to observe that the tone of our civic discourse has gotten increasingly angry. I have recently come to realize, though, that some people actually like it that way.
Living sexuality in the church's embrace

So, how big a deal is sex, in the human scheme, and in Christian life?
Medical principle

It was with deep disappointment that I read of the unwillingness of Providence Health and Services to extend accommodation to Megan Kreft as she was attempting to perform her duties as a physician assistant in line with Catholic understanding of medical care that respects the human person.
Record wildfires, hurricanes, droughts – we need the ‘Season of Creation’

Climate change is real; its death and destruction is presently upon us, and it is projected to get much worse if far more aggressive national and international efforts to reverse it are not soon enacted.
Less division

Let’s work together to end this division.
Support police

I found very little sympathy from them toward the 33 law enforcement officials who have been injured protecting people and property in Portland.
Wake-up call

Many Catholics I know are concerned about racism and are studying the problem and taking action.
The Groote Beer

A former Nazi yacht was almost part of a Portland Catholic training program in the 1950s.
Try your best, let God do the rest

People ask how I have remained in Christ’s peace while going blind from macular degeneration. The short answer: From the time I was very young, God has taken care of me.
A peace campaign

Oct. 3 marks the 14th year for Rosary Bowl NW in Oregon. Our Holy Mother truly desires to assist each one of us in our greatest needs, particularly when we seek her heavenly intercession in the holy rosary.
Don’t lose hope

We all may stumble in the faith. Teenagers are just the same. But I’ve seen firsthand how God can guide them back, even if it takes a few decades.
Refuge amid smoke and flames

The striking and lovely presence of a Catholic parish — a structure and people bound by divine presence — is enough to extinguish despair.
The buddy system for political dialogue

It is an understatement to say that political polarization in our communities is intense. Some people are close to despair that they will ever be able to have a fruitful conversation with a person of another political party.
How to live through history

God is always renewing the world. It is never too late to act.
New life in Catholic education

The start of the 2020-2021 school season, however frustrating and uncertain, will miss about 150 Catholic schools that did not make it through the pandemic. It is hard not to grieve. Yet there is hope.
Catholic solidarity with our brave Hispanic workers

The early days of September afford us the opportunity to turn our attention to one of the noblest activities: human labor.
COVID-19 vaccine myths

Several popular myths about COVID-19 vaccines have been gaining traction on social media in recent month. I would like to consider five.
A private club for men

In my circle of friends, I have a gal pal with whom I communicate twice a year. The purpose of our infrequent base-touching is specific: Both avid readers, we like to catch up on book recommendations.
Confusion and conflict on abortion

Confusing and contradictory responses have emerged from national abortion surveys for decades, without much effort to determine why this is so.
Heal our sick economy – work to bring economic justice for all

Labor Day – a holiday celebrated in many countries, including Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, South Africa, India and the U.S. – is an ideal time to reflect on, and be thankful for, the God-given gift of work.

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