Venezuelan Archbishop: Restoring Democracy, Not Outside Force, Is Best Response to Illegitimate Maduro Regime

via Vatican News: In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Jose Luis Azuaje Ayala of Maracaibo said Venezuela’s bishops appreciate the Pope’s words in support of their people…. Archbishop Azuaje said one extreme faction in the country is hoping an outside force will come to resolve the political crisis, whether it be a military intervention… Read More Venezuelan Archbishop: Restoring Democracy, Not Outside Force, Is Best Response to Illegitimate Maduro Regime

Pope: Mistreated Migrants are Symbols of all Those Rejected by Our Global Society

via Vatican News: Pope Francis has recalled that visit to Lampedusa every year since then with a special Mass for migrants. Around 250 people attended the Pope’s Mass this year, celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St Peter’s Basilica. Most of those present were migrants, refugees, and “those who are dedicated to saving… Read More Pope: Mistreated Migrants are Symbols of all Those Rejected by Our Global Society

4 Suggestions for Restoring Adventure to Your Daily Life

From the first time we step into our kindergarten classroom, inspirational messages abound from our parents, teachers, and mentors: You can be anything you want to be.  You’re going to change the world.  God has great plans for you. Similarly, at my Jesuit undergraduate institution, St. Ignatius of Loyola’s quote formed the basis of our… Read More 4 Suggestions for Restoring Adventure to Your Daily Life

Bishop Stowe Denounces Atrocities Perpetrated by the Trump Administration and ICE

Bishop John Stowe tweets: It is hard to believe that in recent days we have heard our own federal government argue in court that toothbrushes and soap were not necessary provisions for detained children. How can we allow this to be done by our government, in our name? We cannot accept that children are left unbathed,… Read More Bishop Stowe Denounces Atrocities Perpetrated by the Trump Administration and ICE

How to Really Understand the Parable of the Good Samaritan

This Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 10:25-37) might be Jesus’ best-known story. How many times have you heard the phrase, “Good Samaritan”? Even non-Christians know the term suggests someone who is kind, generous, or brave. But few of us fully understand – much less live up to – the demands of Jesus’ teaching. Here are 10 things… Read More How to Really Understand the Parable of the Good Samaritan

7 Great Fictional Female Role Models for Girls (and Boys!)

Millennial editor Robert Christian writes: As parents, my wife and I look for role models that reinforce the lessons that we teach our kids and display behavior that corresponds with an approach to life that aligns with our understanding of morality, human flourishing and a life of joy. Role models show that strength and compassion… Read More 7 Great Fictional Female Role Models for Girls (and Boys!)