Pope Francis: “Humanity today needs men and women, and especially young people like yourselves, who do not wish to live their lives “halfway”, young people ready to spend their lives freely in service to those of their brothers and sisters who are poorest and most vulnerable, in imitation of Christ who gave himself completely for… Read More Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “God counts on you for who you are, not for what you have. You are valuable in His eyes and your value is priceless.”
via Chicago Catholic: Cardinal Cupich called on Illinois legislators to work together to enact restrictions that could help curtail gun violence in a Feb. 28 press conference in Springfield… Cardinal Cupich said, “I have come to Springfield, our state’s capital, this morning to join my voice to those of countless young people. They along with… Read More Cardinal Cupich: It’s Time for Action on Gun Violence
Elizabeth Bruenig writes: Opponents of gun control know that the stories of ordinary people whose lives have been destroyed have a particular strength in democratic contexts, which is why so many have been quick to slander the students who have spoken up. That smear campaign, coupled with the remarkably ill-conceived proposal from President Trump that… Read More Why the Parkland Students Should Go on Strike
Pope Francis: “When we experience disappointment or betrayal in important relationships, we come to realize how vulnerable and defenseless we are. The temptation to become self-absorbed grows stronger, and we risk losing life’s greatest opportunity: to love in spite of everything!”
Last week, the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University hosted The Francis Factor at Five Years: Reflection and Dialogue. The event featured a talk by Fr. Antonio Spadaro, SJ, the editor in chief of La Civiltà Cattolica, followed by a panel of Greg Erlandson, the director and editor-in-chief of Catholic… Read More The Francis Factor at Five
Pope Francis: “Our contagious joy must be our first testimony to the closeness and love of God.”
