On the way home from school, my children and I were talking about the demographic crisis many countries face, and I was outlining potential reasons why the birth rate was so low in so many countries—from economic pressures to cultural pessimism to changing values and norms, particularly where religious practice is declining. They started out… Read More Why Have Children?
Imagine sitting in mass surrounded by hundreds of people that you love. It is hard to convey the deep sense of communion that I have felt in these moments at the high school where I have taught for the last six years. For tens of millions of Americans, such experiences are quite rare or even… Read More How Can We Rebuild Community in an Era of Extreme Individualism?
The great privilege and responsibility we have as teachers is getting to love our students—to always will the good of our students and to always value them, especially who they are at the core of their being. We do this first face-to-face on a regular, perhaps daily, basis. We are there in moments of joy,… Read More How Catholic Schools Can Fulfill Their Mission
No Catholic voter guide can replace the prudence that responsible citizens must exercise when they vote. But here are five reminders for Catholic voters this election season: Vote for the common good. For Christians, political participation is about translating our love for all people and solidarity with them into social justice. Christians are called to… Read More 5 Reminders Before You Vote
Inflation is down, unemployment is low, and the economy continues to grow. Yet many Americans are dissatisfied with the economy. A recent poll showed that just 36% of US adults approve of President Biden’s handling of the economy. With President Biden placing “Bidenomics” at the heart of his reelection campaign, understanding the reason behind this… Read More Biden’s Response to Economic Precarity Will Shape the Future of the Democratic Party
As Luke Russert traveled around the world after leaving his prominent media gig, I followed along closely on Instagram. His feed was full of beautiful pictures, but also interesting captions. He weaved together fascinating narratives and history, displaying the deep curiosity and excellent storytelling that made him such a talented journalist. In his new book… Read More Luke Russert’s Travels Around the World and His Search for Purpose
Political power matters. Economic security matters. Any worldview totally divorced from material reality is one bound to perpetuate injustice, needless suffering, and further division. Humans do not live by bread alone, but we also need bread. In a true, genuine democracy with authentic freedom, political participation cannot be reserved for the few. Government of, by,… Read More Power and Wealth Matter, But So Does Human Flourishing
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