While a number of prominent Christian leaders have backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad as he engages in the mass murder of Syrian men, women, and children, it is important to remember that many Syrian Christians have been brutalized and murdered by the regime because of their courageous commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights. And,… Read More Assad’s Victims Include Syrian Christians
Following the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, much ink has been spilt over his friendship with those who rarely agreed with him on matters of religion, politics, and jurisprudence. Scalia’s sharply worded opinions and staunchly held beliefs not only put him at odds with some of his fellow justices, but to many… Read More Maintaining Friendship and Civility When Politics Gets Personal
The pope has released his prayer intentions for March: that families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. You can watch the full video here:
The Name of God is Mercy is an extended interview with Pope Francis, turned into a book, exploring his reflections on and experiences of God’s heavenly mercy. In it, he elaborates on the reasons he called for this Jubilee Year of Mercy that we are now celebrating. The book came out earlier this year, and… Read More On “The Name of God is Mercy”
Check out these highlights from this excellent speech by the President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson, at the Global Responsibility 2030 conference meeting in Germany: Sustainable development is one of the greatest challenges facing the human family. It is no longer sufficient to measure human progress only in terms… Read More Pope Francis’ Call for Sustainable, Integral Development
Pope Francis: “Mercy can really contribute to building a more human world. Especially in our times, in which forgiveness is a rare guest in the areas of human life, the call to be merciful becomes more urgent.”
I have a confession to make. Actually, I already made it. On December 8th, the opening of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, I was absolved of a whole lot of sins for the first time in a long time. A really, really long time. It wasn’t laziness or a fear of the confessional that kept… Read More #SorryNotSorry: My return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation
