Henri Nouwen on ministry in community.

Some preliminary thoughts on Delia Owens’ best-selling novel.

N.T. Wright on the proper and natural expression of discipleship.

A son’s memoir about his larger-than-life parents, briefly noted.

Brief reflections on the second volume of Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey.

N.T. Wright on the call of Jesus to Peter—and to us.

N.T. Wright on seeing with new eyes.

N.T. Wright on the vocation of the church.

An interesting idea that suffers from contrivance.

Walker Percy on the elusive nature of “going home.”

The renowned Mexican architect in his own words.

An epistolary ode to family, honoring what’s there and recovering what’s been lost:

Our annotations and highlights can, over time, teach us how to live more truthfully.

A love letter to Mexico City, briefly noted.

Juan Villoro on words in the wake of disaster.

Juan Villoro on the most ubiquitous voice in Mexico.

Despite discrimination, a new generation is embracing its indigenous heritage—and creating new opportunities.

Rowan Williams on the “rhetorical excess” of the Book of Common Prayer.

Joseph Brodsky on the musicality of Italy’s floating city.

Rowan Williams on Augustine and the transfiguration of love.