via the Vatican: Indeed, when we fail to live as children of God, we often behave in a destructive way towards our neighbours and other creatures – and ourselves as well – since we begin to think more or less consciously that we can use them as we will. Intemperance then takes the upper hand:… Read More Pope Francis Explains Lenten Fasting, Almsgiving, and Prayer
Pope Francis: “Without mercy we can do nothing; without mercy, neither I nor you nor any of us can do a thing.”
Pope Francis: “Let us walk together taking care of each other and of Creation, our common home.”
via the Vatican: To see all the flags parade together, dancing in the hands of joyful young people, is a prophetic sign, counter to the sad current trend of conflicting nationalisms, that raise walls and close up against universality, against the encounter between peoples. It is a sign that young Christians are a leaven of… Read More World Youth Day Showed Prophetic Alternative to the Rise of Conflicting Nationalisms
via the Atlantic: “Our country and many others around the world have entered a dark period when virulent nationalism and bigotry are on the rise,” says Atlantic staff writer Emma Green. In a new Atlantic Argument, Green explains how the recent uptick in anti-Semitism is particularly alarming in Europe…. “So how do we stop this?”… Read More Americans and Europeans Should Take Rising Anti-Semitism Seriously
Fr. James Martin interviewed CBS’s John Dickerson on faith, prayer, journalism, and more on the latest episode of Faith in Focus. You can watch the full episode here:
Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Bishop Frank Dewane, and Bishop Shelton Fabre write: There is no toxin more pernicious than hatred based on racial stereotypes. Despite progress in overcoming the sin of racism in recent years, racism still exists in American society—causing pain and hurt, and even leading to death. As a case in point, Keith Tharpe… Read More Three Bishops Speak Out Against Death Sentence in Case with Racist Juror
