Gospel reflection

Marriage and Divorce

“[Jesus] said to them, ‘Because of the hardness of your hearts Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. I say to you,… Read More

What Covers a Multitude of Sins

Stephen White reflects on the gospel story of the rich young man in the context of the CDF’s answer to a question about blessing same-sex couples: “What the Church asks… Read More

The Gardening Animal

Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the parallel between keeping a garden and Lenten penances: “In all of this, the garden is more than an allegory for harmony with… Read More

Mercy, but about what?

In his column, Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on God’s mercy; the mercy that leads to freedom from sin. “One could say that Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees were… Read More

Warring Spirits

Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the fact of evil spirits as the country celebrates Halloween and prepares for Election Day. “The truth is that evil spirits are (as… Read More

The Cross Over the Manger

Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the inevitability of the cross in the Christian life. “All our efforts at justice are insufficient. All our attempts to make whole what… Read More