St. Jude

When in Rome
One thing John Paul II had in abundance was his own style, so much so that his successor may have a hard time cutting a bella figura of his own. Theologian Richard Gaillardetz identifies some areas in which the new pope might make his mark.

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Let's put the Eucharist to work

Going to Mass is one thing; going from Mass to live it in the world is quite another. Thankfully, reports Robert J. McClory, some parishes do practice what they eat.

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Trouble on the home front

As McMansions crowd affordable housing out of the free market, how can a just society build a decent home for all?

"God, you are able to transform lives," the Rev. Zaki L. Zaki tells the faithful gathered for this Holy Saturday ecumenical service. "We believe you can transform communities."

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Maxed Out

In the seemingly affluent United States, out-of-control debt is sort of a quiet monster. Many churches don't talk about it, and those who've got it hiding in their homes don't want anyone to know about it.

It's nibbling at the feet of the young married couple who graduated from college with big student loans to pay off and a pile of credit card debt from too many new clothes and too many nights on the town.

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