Christopher Parker
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Review: What HBO’s ‘The Last Of Us’ teaches us about parenting and persevering
HBO's “The Last of Us” is based on a 2013 video game of the same name, which itself earned widespread praise for its emotional storyline. → Read More
The problem of hatred—and how Christians are contributing to it
A Reflection for Saturday of the First Week of Lent, by Christopher Parker → Read More
Interview: What’s it like to photograph Pope Francis?
Meet Paul Haring, the CNS photographer who covered the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the election of Francis, numerous international papal trips and the daily action of Vatican life for over a decade. → Read More
I wanted to enjoy the new ‘Top Gun.’ But the world has changed since 1986.
“Top Gun” was cheesy. It was shallow. But it told a story that was in touch with its time. → Read More
Prophets, kings and speaking the uncomfortable truth
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Christopher Parker → Read More
Uncovering the Jesuit influence on Vermeer, one of the Netherlands’ greatest painters
Johannes Vermeer’s renowned use of light may have been more than just an artistic statement; it seems likely it was a spiritual one, as well. → Read More
Heisman winner Caleb Williams inspired by the mantra of his Jesuit education: ‘Men for others’
Whether one cheers for Caleb Williams on the field or cheers against him, it is clear that Jesuit education shaped the quarterback at least as much as he shaped Gonzaga High School’s football program. → Read More
St. André Bessette reminds us to challenge our preconceptions
A Reflection for Friday before Epiphany, by Christopher Parker → Read More
Can HBO’s ‘The Peripheral’ live up to the sin, synthetics and satisfaction of ‘Westworld’?
"The Peripheral," a new original Amazon series, resembles “Westworld” in countless ways. Yet even with solid acting performances and breathtaking visuals, “The Peripheral” failed, just as later seasons of “Westworld” failed, to capture any of the immeasurable power of Nolan’s and Joy’s television debut. Why is that? → Read More
So many voices cry out to us at this time of year. Let’s make sure to listen.
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent, by Christopher Parker → Read More
Pope Francis gave the U.N. 7 priorities for ending global poverty. Now, Fordham students are evaluating the world’s progress.
Increased rates of malnourishment, greater discrimination against women and widening restrictions on religious freedom have contributed to a higher rate of material and spiritual poverty worldwide. → Read More
Remembering Father Quealy: the first Catholic chaplain killed in Vietnam
Father Michael Quealy, the first military chaplain killed in action in Vietnam, was honored on the day of his death in the Reading of the Names ceremony. → Read More
What kind of sheep are you?
A Reflection for Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time, by Christopher Parker → Read More
Tania Tetlow vows to fight for social justice at Fordham inauguration
Tatiana Tetlow said she will refuse complacency and “what is easy,” instead putting the university’s efforts into addressing its difficulties. → Read More
As Hurricane Ian recovery begins, lessons from a Florida Catholic Church that had to rebuild after Hurricane Michael
Four years later, Father Nixon and the St. Dominic’s community are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Michael. → Read More
Catholic, Muslim and Jewish schools in New York are lobbying ‘with one voice’ for STEM education funding
Advocates from three faith traditions lobbied together for a program that would help fund science and math education in New York state’s religious schools. → Read More
The spirituality of hosting a party
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Christopher Parker → Read More
After migrants arrived in Martha’s Vineyard, Catholic charities mobilized to welcome
As migrants are bussed into sanctuary cities, Catholic and other nonprofit charities have mobilized to welcome them. The charities are stretched thin but aim to help. → Read More
Maggie Rogers describes making music as a religious experience. It shows on her new album, ‘Surrender’
Maggie Rogers wrote an album of "feral joy" for "Surrender," the indie-pop artist's second LP. → Read More
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem
A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time, by Christopher Parker → Read More