Monthly Archives: March 2011

The challenge of safeguarding our environment—both for ourselves and for future generations—can be overwhelming. The threats to “this fragile earth, our island home” are as real as they are legion, and the answers are complex. Sometimes it is necessary for … Continue reading →

When disaster strikes on a massive scale, such as the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, prayer can seem like a weak ineffectual response. Perhaps this is because the words, “I’ll pray for you,” have been used too often to … Continue reading →

Who should eat at our table? The question comes up from time to time among Christians as to whether those who are not baptized should be admitted to holy communion. It is a good question for the Church to debate, … Continue reading →

The nature of the question determines the nature of the answer. Ask someone a breezy, “How are you?” and you’ll get a breezy, “Fine.” What else would you expect? The same with asking questions that require only yes or no … Continue reading →