News - In the World...

We're all about mercy here: the Year of Mercy, a conversation in mercy, and a movie that gets to plead for God's mercy. Throw in Christmas with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and we have a week "In the World..."

Food and family and football -- and a smidge of technology: enjoy our "In the World.." smorgasbord this week.

Get ready for this week's holiday with a trip through the news. We process and trot this week.

Emerald cities and houses of stewardship, television sisters and acting teenagers -- with a dash of serenity. All In the World... this week.

We touch on adult faith formation -- through text and video -- and things a little more hidden -- such as Mandeville jazz halls and addictions. All In the World... this week.

We ready to make pilgrimage...in Baton Rouge; to understand the Synod on the Family...not the "virtual synod;" and to learn more about God....from Johnny Cash. All In the World... this week.

We tour Italy and Syria, while preparing to celebrate Halloween and a Columbia St. Block Party. All In the World... this week.

We focus on eating and community this week -- with picnics and hospitality, Vatican trips and sunsets. Find it "In the World..."

We talk faith (the Mission is coming, the Mission is coming!), family (the Synod is rolling in Rome), and awards (Nobel, grants, spirit sticks): all this week "In the World..."

We spend this week as a "Family of Faith": reflecting on Pope Francis's words to us and preparing for the Synod on the Family, addressing a Culture of Life issue and celebrating a Confirmation. And we give St. Paul's a shout-out. All this week "In the World..."

We're full of Pope news and resources -- along with a side of Rockin' on the Rails. This week In the World...

Year of Mercy clarifications, virtual papal visits, missing faith in football and finding it in Crime Stoppers: all "In The World..." this week.

Yes, it is Katrina's week, which reminds us of our need to reflect and pray. Find retreat resources, reflections, and even a review of "St. Tammanard" this week.

Back-to-school recipes from the Catholic Foodie, spiritual reflections from Stephen Colbert, Catholicism on race relations, and a Canadian shout-out for Covington: all this week.

New York Times columnist David Brooks reflects on gratitude and its tie to 21st century American capitalism. As a bonus, we look at St. Thomas Aquinas's reflection, too (complete with a Summa reading guide).

This week's Grand Theater shooting played out all too commonly, with one exception: it was on Louisiana's I-10 corridor. We reflect on the stinging sadness of such sin.

Revelations of Planned Parenthood's sale of fetal baby parts have put into focus the undeniably grisly world of abortion. Reflect with some recent commentators on the subject.

Fr. Robert Barron touches the questions behind some of our current cultural debates: the distinctions of love and tolerance. Reflect with him -- and express our understandings better.

How do we process death? Where do we begin? As death has recently touched our community with the passing of Msgr. LeBourgeois and Sylvester's brother, we find some points for reflection.

Archbishop Aymond reflects on the Supreme Court's landmark decision on marriage, and Fr. Peter offers a commentary on the nature of love.