Does Having Kids Let Me Off the Hook for Housework?
To dust or to take my kids to a museum. Why am I hung up on this question?
Rachel Lu
Rachel Lu teaches philosophy at the University of St. Thomas.
Latest articles by Rachel Lu
Persecuted Christians: Their Struggle Is Also Ours
God brings light and hope to those in darkness
The Catholic Guide to Surviving Christmas Commercialism
How to keep the ads from ruining your holiday
What Can Catholic Social Teaching Tell Us About Ferguson?
America's valuing of human life remains highly selective, for starters.
Is There A Wrong Way to Grieve a Miscarriage?
We should be careful not to draw the wrong lessons from our pro-life advocacy.
Is the “New Feminism” Just the Same Old Selfishness?
A response to Catherine Ruth Pakaluk
The $50,000 Daughter
The cost of the "perfect family" is steep, financially and morally.
The Virtuous Life *Is* the Good Life
Morally speaking, the modern world is highly unsafe. Developing virtue is our best defense.
Is Cremation any Way to Honor Our Dead?
Catholics are permitted to cremate, but this doesn't make it the best choice.
Should Christians Admire Muslim Values?
We should not expect the Muslim world to take the lead in answering the threat of secularism.
Lessons from the Synod: Hard Cases Make for Bad Law
Our youth lack catechesis, not compassion.
The Real Problem with Modern Marriage: Are People Willing to Go “All In” Anymore?
Or are we negotiating "benefits"?
Feasting on the Faith with St. Francis
The perfect patron for a gloomy convert
San Francisco Moves to Enshrine Right to Sex-Selective Abortions
The city takes a stand against bans on sex-selective abortions—even though the practice is still legal in California and 41 other states.
Archbishop Sheen and the Dearth of U.S. Saints
We need a St. Fulton Sheen and many more saints after him.
Children Are a Burden and So Is Love
But love's obligations are what make life full and sweet.
Finding God in your late summer vegetable garden
Cultivating one's own garden is healthy for both body and soul, a reminder of God's goodness and the fecundity of His creation.
When Parenting Is Illegal
Terrorizing normal parents is a bad idea.
Why the Hysteria Over Hobby Lobby?
Some food for thought for feminists.
A Former “Heretic” on Trinity Sunday
A former Mormon explains what being Catholic means to her.