Pope Sends Condolences Following Belgium Terrorist Attacks

via Vatican Radio: “Learning of the attacks in Brussels, which have affected many people, His Holiness Pope Francis entrusts to God’s mercy those who died and he prays for those who have lost relatives. He expresses his deepest sympathy to the injured and their families, and all those who contribute to relief efforts, asking the… Read More Pope Sends Condolences Following Belgium Terrorist Attacks

Addressing the Diaper Gap: Responsible Government, not the Nanny State

There is a divide in this country between those who believe that charity and philanthropy are all that is demanded of Christians in addressing poverty and those who believe that Christians are called to support both charity and justice, demanding action from not only individual persons and civil society, but government, as well. The fact-less,… Read More Addressing the Diaper Gap: Responsible Government, not the Nanny State

Quote of the Day

Pope Francis on refugees: “Our world, caught up in wars, violence, and various forms of injustice, is witnessing an unprecedented movement of peoples.  How we deal with them is a test of our humanity, our respect for human dignity, and above all our solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need.”

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Check out these recent articles from around the web: The Shame Culture by David Brooks: “Everybody is perpetually insecure in a moral system based on inclusion and exclusion. There are no permanent standards, just the shifting judgment of the crowd. It is a culture of oversensitivity, overreaction and frequent moral panics, during which everybody feels… Read More Around the Web