Columnist: Janet Smith

God Chose You to Live at This Moment in Church History
We can’t let the dismal scandal we are living through weaken our faith. The sex-abuse scandal has led many to lose their faith, and as we learn more about the ...

Overcoming a Credibility Crisis
In a letter to the U.S. bishops on retreat, Pope Francis spoke of a “crisis of credibility.” This crisis is in full swing — not only in the U.S., but around ...

To the US Bishops: A (Friendly) Call to Repentance and Reform
Not only the US bishops but a significant portion of lay Catholics are discussing and pondering – almost obsessively — what can be done to address the sexual abuse crisis ...