Maureen K. Day is an associate professor at the Franciscan School of Theology. She is the author of Catholic Activism Today: Individual Transformation and the Struggle for Social Justice.

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Catholic tales: Insights from fostering a pit bull and her 10 puppies

Real happiness is poop and cuteness. Puppies aren't puppies without both. And so is everything else worthwhile in our lives.

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Why are we at each others' throats? Healing polarization in our church

Perspective: Catholics are now grouped into a liberal or conservative binary that is reinforced in our jobs, home life and more. A more unified church is possible, but we face formidable challenges.

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Standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ community is a pro-life issue

Perspective: There are parts of Catholic teaching that are inviolable, like the recognition of the dignity of the human person. Each person is made in the image and likeness of God; we must never do anything that violates the human dignity of another.