For a recovering political junkie like myself, it was fascinating to watch the 2014 and 2015 assemblies of the Synod of Bishops, each of which focused on family life in the 21st century. I followed every development, story, and twist closely, and I, like many, am eagerly waiting to see what Pope Francis will decide… Read More My Not Entirely Enthusiastic Trip to Marriage Prep
Our popular Catholic imagination tends to obsess with what happens after we die. The mystery of transcending our earthly human limitations fascinates us. Heaven—or as Jesus calls it, God’s kingdom—is the perfect world God intended for us. We lost that world when our first parents sinned. Since then, and even despite Jesus’ merciful act of gaining back… Read More Infinite Mercy, Even After Death?
Here are some of the most popular articles by editor Robert Christian, contributing editor Christopher Hale, and copy editor Sarah Christian from 2015: Pope Francis’ War on Christmas: “In Jesus’ birth and in his story, we can begin to understand Christmas for what it really is: God’s invitation to a revolution of tenderness.” Pope Francis’… Read More Most Popular Articles by Millennial Editors in 2015
Pope Francis will now deliver his monthly prayer intentions via video. The first video is focused on interreligious dialogue:
Millennial is featured in a new article by Katie Scott of the Catholic Herald, the official newspaper newspaper of the Diocese of Arlington. She writes: By choosing to embrace organized religion, millennial Catholics set themselves apart not only from their peers but from their fellow faithful, according to 32-year-old Robert Christian, co-founder and editor of… Read More Millennial Challenges a Generation
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Time. He writes: The Catholic Church’s advocacy against the U.S.’ inane gun laws has caught the attention of the gun lobby. In 2012, the American bishops’ modest work on the issue frustrated the National Rifle Association so much that they listed the United States Conference of… Read More CJH: Gun Control Is a Pro-Life Value
Via NCR: Jesuit Fr. Richard Curry, whose various ministries in theater and bakeries embraced people with disabilities and military veterans, died in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 19. He was 72. Curry was best known for founding in New York City in 1977 the National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped, which allowed young people with disabilities the… Read More The Life of Fr. Richard Curry, SJ
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