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Category: Opinion

A contrite, humbled heart

Posted on Mar 11, 2021Mar 10, 2021 in Editorials, Opinion
A contrite, humbled heart

Nearly 7,000 miles separate Iowa from Iraq, where Pope Francis made a historic journey last week to build bridges between …Read More

Return to the faith

Posted on Mar 11, 2021Mar 10, 2021 in Letters

To the editor: It has been noted that since the pandemic, many Catholics are falling away from their faith. This …Read More

The meaning of ‘sass’ in the lives of the oppressed

Posted on Mar 11, 2021Mar 10, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
The meaning of ‘sass’ in the lives of the oppressed

By Lisa Powell I recently asked students to explore Jesus’ claim that he came “to proclaim release to the captives.” …Read More

Ask Miller-Meeks to support Dream Act 2021

Posted on Mar 4, 2021Mar 3, 2021 in Editorials, Opinion
Ask Miller-Meeks to support Dream Act 2021

In the final minutes of a virtual meeting organized by the Iowa City Catholic Worker, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, …Read More

How ready are we to love others?

Posted on Mar 4, 2021Mar 3, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
How ready are we to love others?

By Patrick Schmadeke Matthew and I were playing in the living room when, suddenly, our play was interrupted by the …Read More

U.S. should support treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons

Posted on Mar 4, 2021Mar 3, 2021 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: On Jan. 21, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entered into force after 85 …Read More

Let’s improve ourselves year-round

Posted on Mar 4, 2021Mar 3, 2021 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: So many people have mental angst over the dilemma, “What should we give up for Lent?” The …Read More

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