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?

The international community and the United States have responded to the crisis in Iraq, and perhaps thousands of people are escaping imminent death thanks to US airstrikes, but only time will tell if this measured response is sufficient. Thousands are still extremely vulnerable, particularly those Yazidis remaining on Mount Sinjar: There is no other way… Read More The Importance of Caring About Iraqi Christians, But Rejecting Sectarianism

Robin Williams died today at the age of 63, in what authorities are describing as an apparent suicide. It is a terrible tragedy to lose a man who has brought joy to millions through his acting and comedy. Williams was a man of faith and was also known for his valuable charitable efforts. My thoughts… Read More Robin Williams (1951-2014)

Here you are now/ fresh from your wars/ back from the edge of time/ and all that you were stripped to the bone/I thought you’d want to know When you feel the world is crashing all around your feet/ come running headlong into my arms/ breathless/I’ll never judge you/I can only love you/come now running… Read More Sisters in Christ: The Importance of Community