The Mustard Seed

Thinking twice about St. Francis’ life

Glen Argan · October 3, 2026

St. Francis understood that following Jesus means relinquishing any claim to power, status and wealth. Such vulnerability is the only sure path to peace and nonviolence.

Culture à la Carte

Human agency paramount in AI-driven world

Sr. Helena Burns · October 2, 2026

President Trump just addressed the United Nations and announced changing the name of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Super Intelligence (SI), because calling it artificial made it sound “fake.”

A Christian triumph

October 2, 2026

If, as is said, the arc of history bends toward justice, then Pope Leo’s just concluded four-day visit to France can only be described as an arc de triomphe.

Church on the Street

The street demands a patient ministry

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · October 1, 2026

The Church on the Street is by necessity a patient ministry, one where trust must be earned from those who have been hurt in life.

Barefoot and Preaching

The pilgrim’s progress moves toward Mystery

Leah Perrault · September 30, 2026

Where science and economics see progress as quantifiable forward improvement, I wonder if this definition limits us spiritually. What if spiritual progress is more about movement through and in, rather than to some defined end?

Culture à la Carte

Make Confession consciousness of your sins

Sr. Helena Burns · September 26, 2026

Is it hard to go to Confession? For most people, yes, and we may never get over the discomfort. Deal with it.

Meeting challenges together with hope

Fr. Yaw Acheampong · September 25, 2026

As we struggle to grasp the meaning of all these disasters in our world, the occurrences of these disasters can also be a time for us to reflect on the state of our faith in God in all these disasters.

Figure of Speech

Prayer makes it possible to open our eyes

Gerry Turcotte · September 25, 2026

There are Catholics who pray in churches and those who pray while commuting. Some have a rosary in their hands; others use a prayer app on their phone. God, apparently, has survived the transition from prayer book to smartphone.

Editorial

Parenthood’s nobility

Quinton Peralta-Greenough · September 25, 2026

Contemporary politics is commonly characterized as a contest of interests and resources, with policies aimed at the maintenance and redistribution of both. But could politics not also include nobler motivations?

Questioning Faith

Follow the dance steps of St. Peter’s walk

Mary Marrocco · September 24, 2026

How did St. Peter walk on water? He wasn’t walking on water – he was walking on faith.