Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “God gave us the earth ‘to till and to keep’ in a balanced and respectful way.”
Author: Millennial
Archbishop Gregory: Racism is a Disease That Must Be Cured
Earlier this month, Archbishop Wilton Gregory wrote a column for CNS on racism: Racism — the belief that one group is superior to another due to race — is a grave moral disease whose recurrence, aggressiveness and persistence should frighten every one of us. Like a serious medical disease that may seem to have been… Read More Archbishop Gregory: Racism is a Disease That Must Be Cured
Catholics Must Confront Predatory Lending
Bishop Edward Weisenburger recently penned an article in America: The bishops of Kansas, along with the staff of the Kansas Catholic Conference, undertook a careful survey of the more pressing social issues of our state. We concluded that among the structural evils affecting the poor, predatory lending—also known as payday lending—stands out as especially cruel.… Read More Catholics Must Confront Predatory Lending
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “The just distribution of the fruits of the earth and human labor is not mere philanthropy. It is a moral obligation.”
National Parks and the Pope’s Teaching
Fr. Rick Malloy, SJ reflects on the pope’s environmental message and how it relates to the US national parks:
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “The firm commitment for human rights springs from an awareness of the unique and supreme value of each person.”
10 Things to Do if Trump Governs as an Authoritarian
Conservative, independent 2016 presidential candidate Evan McMullin, a former Republican staffer, has offered his guide on what Americans should do “if Trump governs as an authoritarian like he has promised”: Read and learn the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Know that our basic rights are inalienable. Identify and follow many… Read More 10 Things to Do if Trump Governs as an Authoritarian
