Nurse logs
The importance of trees laying down their lives — and how they can help us to understand our own inner lives
December 2021 Articles Archive
My higher purpose
A visually impaired young woman transforms suffering to help others
A heart like Joseph’s
As we conclude the Year of St. Joseph, here’s a reflection on Patris Corde, Pope Francis’ apostolic letter on this multifaceted father and guardian of the Holy Family
Being family for our patients
A nursing home administrator’s journey through the pandemic
The deeper purpose of liturgical music
“In our parish, there are some people who don’t like certain hymns, while other people love them. While there’s nothing wrong with personal taste, how can we avoid that these discussions affect the unity in our parish?” M. N.
Their lasting friendship
After more than two decades, the unity between two Catholic and Muslim leaders still inspires new generations
A raw explosion of emotions
Positive elements of children’s tantrums and how best to deal with them
Her story
Chiara Lubich was founder and first president of the Focolare Movement, and a prolific writer. To celebrate the centennial of her birth (1920), we’re retracing key moments in her life.
Part 13: 1984–1988
God is. Therefore, we hope
How can we be hopeful amid all the humanitarian crises in the world?
An invincible summer
When life gets heavy, as Emily Dickinson says, “hope is the thing with feathers”
What makes you hopeful?
We asked people from different walks of life how they stay positive despite their challenges
The Farm of Francesco
A young farmer promotes sustainable agriculture
A winning recipe
A filled cookie tin spreads joy —and not just at Christmas time
“Hope and dreams made me survive the Holocaust”
Evi Blaikie was one of Hungary’s hidden children. She continues to speak up in favor of peace and caring.
Who am I?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s journey to the center of the person
My higher purpose
A visually impaired young woman transforms suffering to help others