I hope all of our readers have a wonderful Christmas Eve (and Christmas Day). Here are some highlights from the pope’s homily for tonight’s Mass: In our personal history too, there are both bright and dark moments, lights and shadows. If we love God and our brothers and sisters, we walk in the light; but… Read More Pope Francis: Jesus is the light who brightens the darkness
One of the most encouraging things about Pope Francis’ papacy has been his widespread support across partisan and ideological lines. The public has embraced the Holy Father in an extraordinary way. Yet this is not matched at the level of political and media elites. While some right-wing Catholics distort Pope Francis’ words, telling us “what… Read More Pope Francis vs. Right-wing Catholic Individualists
We don’t know much about St. Joseph and his role as a father to Jesus. Most of his story can be left to the imagination—and I imagine that as he held his infant son, born under inauspicious circumstances in a stable surrounded by smelly, noisy animals, the whole world melted away for him. I imagine… Read More An Advent Reflection Inspired by Pope Francis
At the beginning of the wonderful “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Charlie Brown is depressed, and he doesn’t know why. Christmas is right around the corner, but all the festivities just don’t feel right. The preoccupation with presents and decorating for Christmas display contests seem too commercial, and a mailbox empty of Christmas cards doesn’t help… Read More Isn’t There Anyone Who Knows What Christmas Is All about?
On Thursday, December 30, Millennial will reveal its 2013 Millennial of the Year. The award goes to a millennial who made an outstanding contribution to human flourishing and the common good. Their actions reflect a commitment to the dignity and worth of the person. Eligible persons must be born on or after October 16, 1978 (the beginning of Blessed John… Read More Millennial of the Year: Accepting Nominations
Big news from Rome today as the Vatican has announced the new slate of appointments to the Congregation of the Bishops. One name missing from the list is particularly noteworthy: Cardinal Raymond Burke, who is often seen as “representing a more aggressive line than the pope on the Western culture wars.” He was replaced by… Read More Pope Francis removes Cardinal Burke from Congregation of the Bishops
Another day, another fantastic message from Pope Francis. January 1 is the World Day of Peace, and each year, the Pope releases a (relatively) short document on a particular peace-related theme. For 2014, Pope Francis focuses on the idea of one human family in a message called “Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace.” He… Read More Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace Message: We Are One Human Family
