Bishop Robert McElroy on Pope Francis and an Economy that Kills

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego writes (via Vatican Insider and A Pope Francis Lexicon): Francis shares the conviction of St. John Paul II in Centesimus Annus that the substantial creativity and freedom inherent in market economies must be “circumscribed within a strong juridical framework which places [them] at the service of human freedom in… Read More Bishop Robert McElroy on Pope Francis and an Economy that Kills

Before Synod on Young People, Millennial Catholics Share Their Perspectives

via OSV Newsweekly: Our Sunday Visitor sought to provide an even wider sample of notable Catholics age 30 and under in the United States, what animates them in the good work they’re doing and what challenges they see facing young people today…. In a field such as social justice, it can be hard, as Edith… Read More Before Synod on Young People, Millennial Catholics Share Their Perspectives

Quote of the Day

Pope Francis: “Humanity today needs men and women, and especially young people like yourselves, who do not wish to live their lives “halfway”, young people ready to spend their lives freely in service to those of their brothers and sisters who are poorest and most vulnerable, in imitation of Christ who gave himself completely for… Read More Quote of the Day

Cardinal Cupich: It’s Time for Action on Gun Violence

via Chicago Catholic: Cardinal Cupich called on Illinois legislators to work together to enact restrictions that could help curtail gun violence in a Feb. 28 press conference in Springfield… Cardinal Cupich said, “I have come to Springfield, our state’s capital, this morning to join my voice to those of countless young people. They along with… Read More Cardinal Cupich: It’s Time for Action on Gun Violence

Why the Parkland Students Should Go on Strike

Elizabeth Bruenig writes: Opponents of gun control know that the stories of ordinary people whose lives have been destroyed have a particular strength in democratic contexts, which is why so many have been quick to slander the students who have spoken up. That smear campaign, coupled with the remarkably ill-conceived proposal from President Trump that… Read More Why the Parkland Students Should Go on Strike

Quote of the Day

Pope Francis: “When we experience disappointment or betrayal in important relationships, we come to realize how vulnerable and defenseless we are.  The temptation to become self-absorbed grows stronger, and we risk losing life’s greatest opportunity: to love in spite of everything!”