On Pentecost Sunday, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington issued a new pastoral letter, Being Catholic Today: Catholic Identity in an Age of Challenge. Here are 15 highlights from the letter: “Being a Catholic means to recognize a unique and special relationship with Jesus risen from the dead, and his mission to bring everything to God the… Read More 15 Quotes from Cardinal Wuerl’s “Being Catholic Today: Catholic Identity in an Age of Challenge”

via NCR: Pope Francis’ highly anticipated encyclical letter on environmental issues is reportedly to be given the title ‘Laudato Sii,’ a quotation from a popular prayer of St. Francis of Assisi praising God for the creation of the different creatures and aspects of the Earth. Translated in English either as “Be Praised” or “Praised Be,”… Read More ‘Laudato Sii’ (Praised Be) Will Reportedly be the Title of Pope Francis’ Upcoming Encyclical

Occasionally, I’ll come across a movie on TV that features Robin Williams in one of his many famous and brilliant roles. I’m a huge fan of so many of his movies (from his family comedies to his more serious pieces), and it’s always great to catch one unexpectedly on a lazy Sunday afternoon. However, now… Read More Suicide and Man’s Search for Meaning

One of the nation’s most conservative states, Nebraska, abolished the death penalty earlier today. Nebraska legislators had just enough votes to override Republican Governor Pete Ricketts’ veto. This is a tremendous win for advocates of a whole life approach—those who are looking to broaden the pro-life movement’s commitment to human life and dignity—as well as… Read More Nebraska Abolishes the Death Penalty