Father Robert Lauder reflects on the relational nature of the human person and how compassion, prayer and the way we relate to others shape who we become.

Father Robert Lauder reflects on how artists can explore faith and meaning in ways that make the supernatural imaginable and belief feel possible again.

Father Robert Lauder reflects on how perspective shapes human experience and how Christian faith can reveal a deeper understanding of reality and God’s presence.

I was more convinced than ever that great films could be a powerful source to help people reflect on important themes and ideas, especially religious ones.

I suspect my experience of “Les Mis” and “Ragtime” is the experience of many, though they may not use the same theological terminology I do.

Since reading the wonderful novel “Theo of Golden,” I feel as though I am rediscovering the power of literature. This has moved me to reread sections of Flannery O’Connor’s “Mystery and Manners.”

“Theo of Golden” is one of the best novels I have ever read, and I strongly encourage readers of this column to read it.

My conscience tells me that Pope Leo and the American bishops are correct to call attention to the inhumane way that immigrants are being treated.

When we use ideas drawn from our knowledge of finite beings and try to apply them to God, who is infinite, our ideas are like blind lions.