Bad things happen: war, persecution. People are displaced, and they have to wait for things to get better. But this is not forever. There is hope. ...read more

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the lessons we can learn from St. Juan Diego as we prepare for Christmas. ...read more

“What is it like to be you in this place?” That simple yet profound question can be asked of anyone: a coal miner, a CEO, a drug addict, an environmentalist, a tree, a flower, a mountain... ...read more

Join Deacon Pedro as he continues his exploration of Catholic Doctrine by looking at the way Church teaching on capital punishment has developed. ...read more

I don’t want to overstep, but I highly doubt you were immaculately conceived. I know I wasn’t. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t try to be prepared like Mary was. ...read more

What does Advent have to do with the Three Little Pigs? Read this blog to find out! ...read more

Read Allyson Kenny's review of this memoir by monk and poet, Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO, resident of Gethsemani Abbey and former novice of Thomas Merton. ...read more

Don't miss Dealer of Hope - a brand new S+L original documentary airing on Thursday, Dec. 6. Read all about the film, its unusual subject, and his inspiring mission. ...read more

Deacon Pedro continues his exploration of doctrine vs. dogma by looking more closely at Catholic teaching on cremation and burial after suicide. ...read more

For International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian Peoples, Allyson Kenny reflects on her recent experience interviewing Dr. Naim Ateek, a Christian Palestinian activist. ...read more