In today’s gospel, we are challenged to stop judging one another. Instead, we are called to be generous with love, mercy, and forgiveness in our relationships with others. We are reminded that the more we choose to give, the more we will receive in return. God taught us this kind of reciprocal love when he… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Choosing Compassion and Love
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series, co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. In today’s readings, we read two seemingly competing… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: God’s Justice is Beyond Human Justice
Among the worst developments of the 21st century has been the growing assault on democracy and human rights perpetrated by Vladimir Putin’s regime. And the times seem to be growing darker in Russia. via BBC News: A leading Russian opposition politician, former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov, has been shot dead in Moscow, Russian officials… Read More Dark Days in Russia: Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov Gunned Down
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Mirroring God’s Perfect Love for Others
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article in Time. He writes: Frank Underwood has no time for human relationships. He tells us that “friends make the worst enemies” and that “the best thing about human beings is that they stack so neatly.” Pope Francis would surely implore Underwood to remember his namesake: “Saint Francis… Read More What Pope Francis Could Teach Francis Underwood
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. “Leave your gift there at the altar, go… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Putting Everything in God’s Hands
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. I can’t remember when I realized I wanted… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: For Everyone Who Asks, Receives
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