Millennial writer Marcus Mescher has a new article for the Dorothy Day Center for Faith & Justice. He writes: What does Advent require? Yes, that we slow down, be still, and make time to prepare ourselves for God who comes to share life with us in loving solidarity with all. Even more, Advent requires that… Read More Overcoming Indifference in Advent
Last week, Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston offered an excellent response to the refugee crisis: This Year of Mercy is an invitation to live our faith more fully by seeking ways to reflect God’s love and mercy in the way that we treat each other. In the beautiful parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches… Read More Cardinal Seán O’Malley Calls for Welcoming Refugees
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale is interviewed in the latest In The Square. He talks about the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump, Islamophobia, the Catholic vote, being “Catholic first”, the radical message of the Gospel, the mission of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good, the importance of witness, the problems with over-intellectualizing the faith, John… Read More Christopher Hale Talks Politics, Faith, and Social Justice In The Square
via Vatican Radio: Pope Francis received Birthday Wishes and a celebratory cake on Thursday as he greeted members of the Italian “Azione Cattolica” movement thanking them for their commitment to welcome migrants. It was a special morning in the Vatican as a large group of children and young people who belong to the non-political lay… Read More Pope Celebrates His Birthday with Young Catholics Who Are Welcoming Migrants
While this political season has stirred up some of the more troubling elements in American culture, a remarkable story about a little girl who has experienced great tragedy and was simply hoping to receive a few Christmas cards has illuminated the best impulses in our society: In 2013, Sa’fyre Terry lost her father and three… Read More Girl Who Lost Family in Fire Receives 300,000 Christmas Cards
In general, hardcore partisans root for their party’s presidential candidate to face the weakest possible candidate from the opposing party. But for those who put the country and the common good first, it is far safer to have the two strongest candidates from each party square off, just in case one’s preferred candidate loses. Yet… Read More Would a Ted Cruz Primary Win Be Good for the Country?
Smartphones are supposedly ruining our lives and making us incapable of having real conversations. But phones, like other modern means of communication, are tools. We can surely misuse them, but we can also use them to create meaningful connection. Here are ten ways: 1) Practice “relationship life support” — but don’t be afraid to unfollow… Read More 10 Ways to Make Meaningful Connections in the Digital Age
