Sr. Helen Prejean, a leading activist against the death penalty, tweeted some thoughts on activism yesterday: We all need to get involved in our communities and act for justice. Here are some thoughts and ideas on getting started with activism: Activism is like riding a wave in a tiny boat. You can feel this immense… Read More Sr. Helen Prejean Offers Advice on Activism in the Wake of Charlottesville

via CNS: The Gospel of Luke’s account of Jesus forgiving the sinful woman shows how his actions went against the general mentality of his time, a way of thinking that saw a “clear separation” between the pure and impure, the pope said Aug. 9 during his weekly general audience. “There were some scribes, those who… Read More Pope Francis is Saddened by ‘Perfect’ Catholics Who Scorn Others

The arts give expression to the beauty of the faith and proclaim the Gospel message of the grandeur of God’s creation. When we admire a work of art or a marvel of nature, we discover how everything speaks to us of Him and of His love. That artists of our time, through their creativity, may… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for August 2017: For Artists

Millennial writer Christopher White writes: I spent the better part of June in France, much of it talking to Catholic leaders, seminarians, and rectors. The subject of Hamel’s death was always among the first to come up and I was particularly curious how younger priests viewed the witness of this older martyr. One young priest… Read More Father Jacques Hamel’s Martyrdom and Church Unity

Millennial writer Christopher White and Elise Italiano write: For me (Christopher), growing up in a Protestant church, coffee hours after church were a regular function. It was an occasion where cross sections of our community could gather and continue our fellowship beyond the church service. It was, in some respects, a chance to build that… Read More How are Parishes Welcoming Young Adults?

via The Hill: Democrats will not withhold financial support for candidates who oppose abortion rights, the chairman of the party’s campaign arm in the House said in an interview with The Hill. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) said there will be no litmus tests for candidates as Democrats seek to find a winning roster to… Read More Democratic Campaign Chair Rejects Abortion Litmus Test, Calls for Broad Coalition