Earlier this week, Br. Guy Consolmagno was awarded “one of planetary science’s most prestigious awards,” the Carl Sagan Medal. It is the first time a member of the clergy has won the award. It is an encouraging result for those of us who believe in the fundamental compatibility of science and religion, as well as… Read More Vatican Astronomer and Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno Wins the Carl Sagan Medal
What motivates men to enter the priesthood? Check out this great video, where a group of young men anticipates their final vows with a spirit of passion and idealism:
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has been one of the most active bishops spreading the Good News on twitter. Here are fifteen of his most insightful tweets from the last couple of months: Let's pray for all those who are deprived of an honest day's work/fair wages & live under conditions in which their dignity… Read More Archbishop Gomez’s Twitter Evangelization
Cardinal Peter Turkson recently spoke at the “Giving Europe a Soul – European Unification in reconciled Diversity – Foundation of a social ethical network for Eastern and Central Europe” conference. His address included some great insights that are relevant to those in Europe and around the globe. He noted the need for our societies to… Read More Cardinal Turkson: Fraternity is Our True Vocation
Awful news off the coast of Malta: Hundreds of migrants may have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea in recent days, bringing the number of victims so far this year to more than four times last year’s total, the International Organization of Migration said Monday. About 500 people, mainly from Egypt, the Palestinian territories, Syria and… Read More Hundreds Feared Dead After Sinking of Ship near Malta
One of the themes of Pope Francis’ pontificate seems to be encouraging people to feel more welcome when it comes to receiving the sacraments. He has attacked those who refuse to baptize children whose parents are not married. He has encouraged people to go to confession, even if we haven’t been in a long time.… Read More Pope Francis Weds 40, Including Cohabitants
The USCCB’s 2014 Labor Day statement follows in Pope Francis’ footsteps. The statement highlights those who have been left behind as the economy has recovered from the Great Recession: Digging a little deeper, however, reveals enduring hardship for millions of workers and their families. The poverty rate remains high, as 46 million Americans struggle to… Read More Labor Day 2014: Rejecting an Economy of Exclusion
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