Seeing the Signs

As the chaos of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes to an end and Christians around the world prepare to enter the season of Advent, I am reminded of a day nearly nine months ago when Catholics observed the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. This feast day commemorates the Virgin Mary’s encounter with… Read More Seeing the Signs

Crafting a message

The first Catholic Worker newspaper I encountered came from the back of an Episcopal church in Upstate New York.  A small wood cut illustration caught my attention as it peeked out from underneath a pile of leaflets.  I pulled out the paper and unfolded the cheap, ink-smeared pages.  I didn’t know what the Catholic Worker… Read More Crafting a message

Young Catholic Values Guide Them in Upcoming Election

This week I attended a talk entitled, “Why Your Young, Catholic Vote Matters”.  Before the speaker took the podium, each table group answered a few questions, including: “What brings you here tonight?” The responses from the seven talented, college-educated millennial professionals at my table ranged from curiosity to confusion.  A handful expressed outright disengagement with… Read More Young Catholic Values Guide Them in Upcoming Election

How are Americans Faring?

Last week the U.S. Census Bureau released a report that revealed how Americans fared in 2011.  Theresults from the American Community Surveyhighlight social and economic realities facing the United States.  Since its release, a spate of news stories have analyzed the implications.  Headlines like: “US poverty rate unchanged; record numbers persist” or “California Poverty: Three… Read More How are Americans Faring?