via America: Stephen Colbert, the renowned satirical comedian and host of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” joins James Martin, S.J. on “The Spiritual Life.” Topics discussed: 00:00 Who is Stephen Colbert? 1:55 Audience question: How should I act with people who seem to hate me? 6:37 How Fr. Jim became the official chaplain of… Read More How Stephen Colbert Returned to Catholicism from Atheism

Millennial writer Meghan Clark for Catholic Women Preach: In the parable, three encounter the wounded man but only the Samaritan allows his perspective to shift. The shift he makes, according to Dr. King, Jr is from being concerned with what would happen to himself to ask what will happen to the wounded man if I… Read More Why Trump’s Attacks on USAID and Catholic Relief Services Violate Christ’s Message on Compassion and Solidarity

The Gospel of the Good Samaritan is one of the most widely known and underestimated stories in the entire New Testament. This discourse between the lawyer and Jesus provides us an opportunity to enter more deeply into the reading and look more closely at our own hearts. First, we should understand Jesus’ command to have… Read More Who are our Samaritans?

via Saintly Witnesses By Efran Menny: Drawing from his extensive experience in parish leadership and his role in the 2018 Synod on Young People, Jonathan Lewis shares insights on fostering authentic faith connections and integrating mission strategies into contemporary culture.

via OSV News: Twenty U.S. Catholic bishops have signed onto an interfaith effort opposing President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued its strongest statement to date on Thursday criticizing the bill…. Analysts have said proposals in the bill could cut Medicaid funding — health care for the… Read More 20 Bishops Warn: Passing Trump’s Budget Bill Would Be a Moral Failure