Life of Faith

Longing for faith with Marilynne Robinson

Her essays present a Christianity that sits comfortably with mystery, that reaches out to neighbors as well as up toward God.

Doubting Thomases in an age of science

It takes courage to plunge our hands smack-dab into the side of the universe and reach for a God that could be real.

Mourning Pope Francis—and his limits

As a progressive Catholic, I admired Francis. As a woman and a feminist, I was often disappointed by him.

Running toward Jesus

Raised Pentecostal, I was wary of Catholicism. Pope Francis gave me the final nudge I needed.

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