Yesterday we featured Millennial editor Robert Christian’s review of The Vision of Catholic Social Thought: The Virtue of Solidarity and the Praxis of Human Rights by Meghan Clark. The review can be read here. Christian also had the opportunity to interview Clark on her new book: Robert Christian (RC): In the simplest terms, what does… Read More An Interview with Meghan Clark on CST, Solidarity, and Human Rights
Tragic news is being reported by CNN this morning. Evidently three of Pope Francis’ family members have been killed in a car crash in Cordoba early this morning. Here’s the latest from CNN. Let’s pray for Pope Francis and his family during this tragic time.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver recently had a good segment on an issue that seems to fly under the radar: predatory lending, specifically payday loans (caution: some may find the content of the video offensive…it is HBO, after all). Bishop Stephen Blaire and the USCCB took a strong stand on this issue last year:… Read More Are Payday Loans a Form of Theft?
On this feast of the Assumption of Mary, Christians celebrate the Blessed Mother’s full assumption into heaven. The Gospel reading for Mass today comes from Luke and contains Mary’s Magnificat. This great song of praise reminds us that Mary was no shrinking violet. By her great yes to God, Mary became the pioneer and protector of our… Read More Mary was no shrinking violet
Daniel Hoover and Martha Jordan are the keynote speakers at this year’s Diocese of Camden Respect Life Leaders Gathering on Saturday, October 18 at St. Charles Borromeo in Sicklerville. By then, they’ll be married! (Yes, to each other!) The gathering, Called to Love All Life, will bring together current and aspiring leaders in the pro-life… Read More Called to Love All Life
For the first time in his 17 month pontificate, Pope Francis spoke English in a public speech. And he’s getting better! This is a vast improvement over his attempt to speak English in a video recorded for the Asian people last October. In today’s address, Pope Francis commends new efforts for peace in the Korean Peninsula.… Read More Francis gives public speech in English for first time in his pontificate
Millennial writer Mike Jordan Laskey has a new article in US Catholic. He writes: If we have any hope of alleviating the world’s pains, we must begin by going to those people who have been pushed aside and spending good time there. “You can’t fight poverty if you don’t know any poor people,” a missionary… Read More MJL: Does it make a difference to know poor people?
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