U.S. Catholic
April 2007
Volume 72; Number 4
cover story
Knock it off: A challenge to polarized Catholics
It’s time to call a truce in our Catholic family feud, says spiritual writer and columnist Father Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I. in this Expert Witness interview. The truth is, we could all learn a lot from those on the other side.
features
Stood up at the altar
The cold feet of some couples are frozen in place when it comes to getting married in church. Susan Vogt explores some reasons why and suggests ways to thaw hesitant hearts.
Society man
Leading his brother Jesuits through the years after Vatican II was no walk in the park for Pedro Arrupe, says fellow Jesuit Father James Martin in Wise Guides. But lead them he did, past the parks, to walk with the poorest of the world, and he can still lead the rest of us as well.
sounding board
Don’t shop till they drop
All those cheap goodies at Wal-Mart may be easy on your pocketbook, but they’re hard on paychecks both overseas and here at home. As Sounding Board author Robert Senser makes the case for a just wage, U.S. Catholic readers consider in Feedback how fairness for workers might affect their everyday low prices.
essays/opinion
Ushers rule
Those stalwarts of the sanctuary surrender to no one when it comes to fulfilling their Sunday duties, writes Father Paul Boudreau—not even to him.
Confessions of a hypocritical Christian
Michael Daley is easily frustrated by his failure to live up to his faith, but when he hears the cock crow of his latest betrayal, he’s reminded that he’s not alone.
Stay with me
A mother’s sorrow over the death of her child can be crushing, writes Miguel Arias in Practicing Catholic, which is why even the Blessed Mother needs comforting on Good Friday.
departments
Editors’ Note
You May Be Right—Letters
Signs of the Times—News
Catholic Tastes
Glad You Asked—Can young children be confirmed?
Under Review
Spirituality Café
Meditation—Jerry Bleem, O.F.M.
columns
Odds & Ends—Peter Gilmour
Who’s the boss?
Margin Notes—Kevin Clarke
Weapons of lasting destruction
Testaments—Alice Camille
The center can hold
Culture in Context—Patrick McCormick
Paid in full
The Examined Life—Bryan Cones
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