“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” “Anybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t need to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart… Read More 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Continue to Challenge Us
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles writes: “We have come a long way in our country, but we have not come nearly far enough. Too many hearts and minds are clouded by racist presumptions of privilege and too many injustices in our society are still rooted in racism and discrimination. Too many young African… Read More Archbishop Gomez on the Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks, White Nationalism, Nativism, and Anti-Immigrant Violence
Olga Khazan writes: Occasionally, Elizabeth Bruenig unleashes a tweet for which she knows she’s sure to get dragged: She admits that she doesn’t drink…. You’re really missing out, they might say. Why would you deny yourself? As Bruenig sees it, however, there’s more to be gained than lost in abstaining. In fact, she supports stronger… Read More America’s Favorite Poison: Why Is No One Fighting Big Alcohol?
At a recent Fordham Center on Religion and Culture event, James K.A. Smith, professor of philosophy at Calvin University, discusses his new book, On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts with Fr. Paddy Gilger: You can also listen to his interview on Jesuitical here.
Nichole Flores writes: The Cuban-American theologian Roberto Goizueta calls community “the birthplace of the self.” The loss of our community—along with the places and spaces in which we come to know that community—can shake our identity and sense of self to its core. Reading these reflections on the relationship to homeland in exile allowed me… Read More Freedom, Attachments, Authenticity, and Meaning: Finding Hope Away from Home
Pope Francis: “The true worship of God is always expressed in love of one’s neighbour.”
via the AP: Pope Francis called on governments Friday to ensure everyone has access to suitable health care. In an annual papal message reflecting on the needs of ill people, Francis urged health care institutions and government leaders “not to neglect social justice out of preoccupation for financial concerns.” The pope lamented in his written… Read More Pope: Governments Should Ensure All Have Access to Health Care
