April 2018

Invasion of privacy: what’s your take?
Communicating hope and trust
“Fear not, for I am with you” (Is 43:5): Pope Francis’ message for the 51st World Communications Day
The Gospel of the family
Preparations are underway for the World Meeting of Families, to be hosted in Dublin in August this year
Mary’s way
Focolare’s founder on how the different stages in Mary’s life shed light on our own spiritual paths — Part 3
When time is the enemy
A short, profound conversation
Being first to love
Children at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Houston are learning about the Cube of Love. Here are some of their experiences of trying to “Be the first to love.”
Instead of nasty words
The Gospel-based Art of Loving is also a key for families to teach children how to relate with others: with relatives, friends and in the school environment. Here’s how Bia Messias, a six-year-old from Hyde Park, New York, put “Love your enemy” into practice.
Ethics in action
In our new column on moral choices, Monsignor Michael Magee offers guidelines to decide whether or not to attend a wedding that goes contrary to your religious belief