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Arson and vandalism at houses of worship. Bullying at schools and harassment at the grocery store. Political scapegoating and institutionalized discrimination. Muslims in the United States--and beyond--have faced Islamophobia in a range of forms. This ground-breaking book argues that Christians should be at the forefront of efforts to end the preju...

“And behold I am with you always, until the end of the age.”Matthew 28:20Jesus had one mission in mind for his apostles—and for us: Transform the world as you have been transformed.This is what we celebrate today on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: our calling to go out into the world in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Sp...

The apostles needed to know more. Would their Risen Lord restore the kingdom to Israel? Would they finally be in control? Obviously, that was their idea of heaven—being in charge of their own fate at long last. That’s when Jesus told them they would receive another kind of power—from the Holy Spirit—“And you will be my witnesses… to the...

“When leaders live up to their solemn responsibilities and commitments, they can be the difference between light and darkness, hope and despair, life and death for the people whom they have the privilege of serving and protecting. In the final analysis, true leadership is forged in the vicarious crucible of crisis.”Through an examination of Pop...

“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you…”John 15:16Remembering and celebrating her on Mother’s Day… That’s how I will honor my mother today—remembering how kind she was and celebrating her many gifts, especially the faith she gave me.Some of us are fortunate to have our Moms with us today. Some of us have entrusted her to Go...

The journey is as important as the destination—an adage that rings ever more true after our past year of enormous sacrifice. So many heroes, caregivers, and prayer—givers dedicated themselves to the healing. Their work has been a special calling, and we are grateful for all they do. They exemplify for me the value and dignity of all work—by t...

Not many of us have ever owned sheep let alone taken care of sheep—but I have. At one point during my mission days in Peru, I was asked to serve as director of a seminary. As was the custom, when a seminarian arrived to begin his studies, the families would each give a sheep as a gift. Before long, our grounds had become something more than a pet...

The actual meaning of the word “apocalypse” is not "disaster" but “unveiling.” Drawing on John’s prophetic Apocalypse, Keller unveils a “dreamreading” of our current global crisis—particularly the threat of climate change and ecological devastation. John’s text is not a foretelling of future events, but a parable of our present re...

Have you ever stopped to notice where people encountered Jesus? It’s often in the humble, ordinary moments of life… while people are at work—maybe fishing; while they’re gathered with family and friends—remember the wedding feast of Cana? Even while they’re traveling from one town to another—as in the story of the Good Samaritan. Then...

“But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.”John 20:31We thank Saint Pope John Paul II for reminding us today of God’s love for all people—no matter their station, no matter their sins. This is Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration beg...

The first Westerner to be ordained as a monastic disciple in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Vietnamese Zen lineage Sister Annabel Laity was given the Dharma name Chan Duc, which means True Virtue. Now a much-loved senior Dharma teacher in the Plum Village community, Sister Annabel teaches and leads retreats worldwide. She is the author of True Virtue: The Jou...

Truly, this is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice with me in celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the gift of eternal life. There is no greater love than the sacrifice of the Cross. We are a blessed people.As you celebrate Easter Sunday—at home or safely in the company of family and friends—remember that our calling as missioners is...