(RNS) February 14 has taken a decidedly romantic turn since Christians observed it as St. Valentine’s feast day. Our secular Valentine’s Day is known more for flowers, … read more

Tragedies bring out the best and worst in people it seems. Seeing the unity and enormous support the people of Orlando have shown each other following the gun shooting in the… read more

“Healing does not cover over, but exposes the wound to others.” — Sara Ahmed  Just over a week ago, an angry man with a history of violence and… read more

I recently went to a contemplative prayer meeting led by an adorable, elderly, spunky Catholic priest. He opened us in prayer, rang a bell and sat down. After about 20 or so… read more

This Sunday is Valentine's Day, a holiday that, oddly enough, for all its secular and consumer foci, has its roots in the church. We won’t get too far into the history of… read more

"Islam is a violent religion." "Muslims are dangerous." "They're terrorists." How many times have we heard these statements in Iowa over the past few months? Not since the… read more