As Catholic Worker and peace activist Clare Grady awaits sentencing for her participation in the Kings Bay Plowshares action, she says, "Is it time for lamenting or rejoicing? It's always time for both."

Commentary: At Hope Faith I've learned the power of listening to someone who often gets ignored. It's important to say hello when I see a person holding a sign on the corner, even if I have nothing to give.

The every-dad Catholic comedian went trending on Twitter as he let out a flurry of invective-filled tweets as the Republican National Convention came to a close and after Trump made a case for re-election.

"Fatima," being distributed via pop-up drive-ins, portrays Mary's appearance to three children in 1917. The film is artistic, accurate and offers moving moments between its mother-daughter characters.

Burning Question: The Season of Creation is a monthlong prayerful observance that calls the planet's 2.2 billion Christians to pray and care for God's creation. It is becoming more prominent, and Catholic involvement is growing. It's not just about prayer, though.

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