The Bethlehem Siege: An Insider's Account

By Amjad Sabarra, O.F.M., as told to Peter Vasko, O.F.M.

The Franciscan pastor of the Basilica of the Nativity explains what happened last spring when friars, nuns and orthodox monks were trapped in the basilica compound with 208 Palestinians

Ronald Rolheiser on The Holy Longing

By Kay Lagreid

Having sold 75,000 copies of his newest book, this Catholic priest has the attention of a wide audience about matters of the spirit.

When Your Child Chooses a Different Path

By Theresa Cotter

How do you cope when your adult child does not follow your expectations or share your dreams?

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Freeze-frames of My Daughter's Childhood
As she sees her daughter off to college, a mother reminisces about treasured moments of the past and tries to wear a brave smile. By Mary Garland

St. Leonie Aviat: The Making of a Saint
The miraculous healing of Bernadette McKenzie Kutufaris from Pennsylvania led to the canonization of Mother Leonie Aviat. By Joseph M. O'Loughlin

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