May 27, 2013

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Editorials

A New Thing

Online courses present a unique opportunity for religious educators.

The Collapse at Rana Plaza

The suffering shines a necessary light on the shadow world of modern retail business.

Articles

An Active Presence
John F. Baldovin
The liturgical vision of Vatican II 50 years later

Books and Culture

Books
Out of His Own Time
Edward W. Schmidt
'A Man of Misconceptions' by John Glassie
Books
Allies for Justice
John A. Coleman
'Church and State in the City' by William Issel
Books
A Convert's Pursuit of Faith
Catherine Cornille
A new biography of Raïssa Maritain, a key leader of the 'renouveau catholique'
Theater
Power Plays
Rob Weinert-Kendt
'Here Lies Love' and 'Ann' consider women in politics.

Columns and Departments

The Word
The Food of Life
John W. Martens
Faith in Focus
It Takes a Village
Valerie Schultz
Columns
The Land of the Gerasenes
James Martin, SJ
Columns
Dignity in the Dock
John J. Conley
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
Matt Malone, S.J.
Poem
Ritual Time
David Madden
Letters
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Signs of the Times

News Briefs
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