The CRL Magazine

Roots in the City: Cultivating Faith, Community, & the Land

I grew up on five acres in rural, central Minnesota. My parents tended a massive vegetable garden every summer, and…

Wonder and Worry: Rising Up to Meet Weather’s Challenges

All summer long the farmer prays for good weather, asking for God’s blessing upon his crop, the fruits of his…

Agriculture & Technology: Discerning the Way Forward

The world is constantly telling us that new technological advancements are always beneficial to humanity. More progress. Less work. But…

Building Community: Seeing Christ in One Another

As Catholics try to navigate a more polarized and fractured American society, CRL wanted to highlight some of the beautiful…

The Task of Teaching: Instilling a Love of Agriculture

As we continue our celebration of CRL’s 100th Anniversary, this issue of Catholic Rural Life takes a look at what…

The Spirituality of CRL: Worship and the Rhythm of Life

In this issue you will find a variety of stories showcasing how Christ reveals himself in the fabric of everyday rural…

Celebrating 100 Years

In this issue, Catholic Rural Life (CRL) takes a journey through the past 100 years of our organization since its…

Though the Lens of Faith

In this issue, CRL also takes the time to look at various areas of rural life with new eyes. There…

Food Security and the Farm Bill

In this issue, CRL takes a look at the Farm Bill through a Catholic lens. Why should Catholics care about…

Thriving in Rural Life Helping Ministry Flourish

In this issue we explore all the ways rural life is thriving. In particular, you will read about programs CRL…

The Vocation of the Agricultural Leader Food, Faith, and the Environment

In this issue we look at agricultural work as a vocation. While outside of the traditional view of vocation as…

Rural Entrepreneurs: Businesses Supporting Rural Faith Communities (Spring 2022)

In this issue we explore various Catholic businesses in rural America and discover how vital they are to their surrounding…