This was not (just) a ‘tragedy’
What happened on May 18 was not merely a tragedy; it was an act of anti-Muslim hate made more imaginable by a nation in which hatred of Muslims has been normalized and even sanctified.
Weekly religion news roundup (May 15-21, 2026)
Each week in The Christian Citizen, we publish a Religion News Roundup with summaries of religion news stories and links for those who want to read more.
Finding God in the world this Shavuot
All we need to do is crack open the holy teachings of our ancestors and we will find the Divine pulsing in every sentence, word, and letter.
The church must break silence once again
The injustices in our world today will not be defeated if the followers of Jesus remain silent within their sanctuaries.
What the catechumenate teaches us about community
Historically, catechumenate processes in the church were always public in character. People were formed gradually within the worshiping community through prayer, Scripture, shared meals, acts of mercy, and participation in the liturgical life of the church.