Author: Millennial

Dan DiLeo in Political Theology Today: Avoiding ‘Birdbath Franciscanism’

Millennial writer Dan DiLeo has a new post on the Political Theology Today blog, “The Feast of St. Francis: Avoiding ‘Birdbath Franciscanism’ Through Environmental Advocacy”. DiLeo argues, “As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis today, it is clear that Francis’ environmental ethic, which is firmly situated in the fullness of Church teaching, requires that… Read More Dan DiLeo in Political Theology Today: Avoiding ‘Birdbath Franciscanism’

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Quote of the Day

Bishop Stephen Blaire, Archbishop Jose Gomez, and Bishop Richard Pates: “The Catechism of the Catholic Church unambiguously states it is the proper role of government to ‘make accessible to each what is needed to lead a truly human life: food, clothing, health, work, education and culture, suitable information, the right to establish a family, and… Read More Quote of the Day

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Millennial Writers: Government shutdown is a big deal for needy women and children

Millennial writers Meghan Clark and Nichole Flores have a new Washington Post article that explains why the government shutdown will have a serious, negative impact on poor women and children. They explain: Some Americans will experience the shutdown more acutely than others, especially government employees who will go without pay, veterans and disabled persons who… Read More Millennial Writers: Government shutdown is a big deal for needy women and children

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Around the Web

Check out these recent articles from around the web: Pope Francis the troublemaker by Michael Gerson: “Over the millennia, this strain of impatience with legalism has provided Christianity with an advantage. When the church becomes ossified, legalistic and hypocritical — as all institutions periodically do — it is the radical reformers who carry on its… Read More Around the Web

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