Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “If we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It will be a demanding life, but full of joy.”
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Meghan Clark Quoted in Religion & Politics
Michael Sean Winters has an excellent article in Religion & Politics on Pope Francis’ economic vision. Among those quoted is Millennial writer Meghan Clark, who gave her thoughts on the subject: “His language is striking—showing a very clear moral evaluation of the actual system we live in. Referring to the ‘slave-labor’ in Bangladesh, the ‘cult… Read More Meghan Clark Quoted in Religion & Politics
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “The culture of well-being, that makes us think of ourselves, that makes us insensitive to the cries of others, that makes us live in soap bubbles, that are beautiful but are nothing, are illusions of futility, of the transient, that brings indifference to others, that brings even the globalization of indifference. In this… Read More Quote of the Day
Around the Web
Check out these recent articles from around the web: A Call for National Service by E.J. Dionne: “There are no quick fixes to our sense of disconnection, but there may be a way to restore our sense of what we owe each other across the lines of class, race, background — and, yes, politics and… Read More Around the Web
Quotes of the Day
Three from Pope Francis via CNS: “I want a more missionary church, one that doesn’t seek tranquility first of all.” “Don’t learn from us older folk that which is too often our favorite sport, complaining.” “Joy doesn’t come from the latest smartphone, a faster scooter, a car someone will notice.”
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis, earlier today, the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle: “We find Jesus’ wounds in carrying out works of mercy, giving to our body – the body – the soul too, but – I stress – the body of your wounded brother, because he is hungry, because he is thirsty, because he is naked,… Read More Quote of the Day
Around the Web 6/30/13
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Paul Ryan Focusing More on Hurting the Poor by Jonathan Chait “It’s one thing to tailor policy to encourage people to work. It’s another to create a new punishment for people who can’t find jobs. And given the baseline reality of mass unemployment for low-skilled workers,… Read More Around the Web 6/30/13
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