How does this work if the Church considers Catholic weddings to be valid even without a civil marriage ceremony?

How does the world view the U.S. right now? How do we deserve to be viewed? Are we working to create “the beloved community” which Dr. Martin Luther King envisioned, which is another way of saying “the kingdom of God?”

Our nation could lead by the example of our ability to integrate immigrants, as no nation of the world ever has, and which has made us a great nation.
If we wish to maintain that greatness, we must return to one of the causes of our greatness: regulated and generous immigration.

Whether you’ve been bitten by a radioactive spider or Ignatian spirituality, you might be called to live your life differently as a result.

Spider-Man can teach us a few lessons about living as Catholics. He’s committed to self-sacrifice and service to others.

Herewith, some suggestions for your own reading pleasure this summer, which I hope you’ll pass along to friends:

That room full of people singing to me brought home for me how connected we all are to one another in the Communion of Saints.blog

“The best thing about being 80 is that you outlive the clocks that have been chasing you. It’s freedom from that lie than anything was ever under control.” — Bob Dylan

The nondenominational church near my house offers praise and worship nights with music. I’ve been interested in attending, not because I want to convert, but because I like that style of music and any opportunity to join in prayer with others. Would it be wrong for a Catholic to attend this event?

Russian strikes are deliberately aimed at civilian sites, and while Ukrainian air defenses shoot down some of the missiles and drones, others get through. Innocents are killed and families lose their homes because of this campaign to intentionally inflict civilian casualties.