Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “Mercy is the path uniting God with man, for it opens the heart to the hope of an eternal love.”
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Overcoming Indifference in Advent
Millennial writer Marcus Mescher has a new article for the Dorothy Day Center for Faith & Justice. He writes: What does Advent require? Yes, that we slow down, be still, and make time to prepare ourselves for God who comes to share life with us in loving solidarity with all. Even more, Advent requires that… Read More Overcoming Indifference in Advent
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “The Church’s wealth lies in the poor, not in material riches.”
Cardinal Seán O’Malley Calls for Welcoming Refugees
Last week, Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston offered an excellent response to the refugee crisis: This Year of Mercy is an invitation to live our faith more fully by seeking ways to reflect God’s love and mercy in the way that we treat each other. In the beautiful parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches… Read More Cardinal Seán O’Malley Calls for Welcoming Refugees
Around the Web
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Mother Teresa, about to be named a saint, felt terrible pain ‘of God not wanting me’ by Fr. James Martin, SJ: “For decades, then, Mother Teresa remained faithful to her original call. Unlike almost any other saint, she carried out her ministry without the benefit of… Read More Around the Web
Christopher Hale Talks Politics, Faith, and Social Justice In The Square
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale is interviewed in the latest In The Square. He talks about the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump, Islamophobia, the Catholic vote, being “Catholic first”, the radical message of the Gospel, the mission of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good, the importance of witness, the problems with over-intellectualizing the faith, John… Read More Christopher Hale Talks Politics, Faith, and Social Justice In The Square
Pope Celebrates His Birthday with Young Catholics Who Are Welcoming Migrants
via Vatican Radio: Pope Francis received Birthday Wishes and a celebratory cake on Thursday as he greeted members of the Italian “Azione Cattolica” movement thanking them for their commitment to welcome migrants. It was a special morning in the Vatican as a large group of children and young people who belong to the non-political lay… Read More Pope Celebrates His Birthday with Young Catholics Who Are Welcoming Migrants
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