Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “This is essential for salvation: that we may show mercy and love not only those who love us, but also those who cannot repay us, just as the Father had mercy on us and loved us through the gift of his Son Jesus.”
Vaccines, the Fear of Autism, and the Globalization of Indifference
For those of us who have been following the debate about childhood vaccinations, we’ve heard many arguments about medical evidence, individualism versus the common good, proposed legislative changes to personal belief exemptions, and the terror of parents whose babies are too young to vaccinate. However, lost in this discussion is an analysis of the key motivating factor… Read More Vaccines, the Fear of Autism, and the Globalization of Indifference
Lenten Reflection Series: Making the Journey
We’re well into Lent. Perhaps what we gave up has slipped (or we have come up short in those areas where we promised to do a little bit better). Maybe we’ve started eating chocolate again, or jumped back on Facebook, or were cruel to others. Easter still seems a long way off, and perhaps we… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Making the Journey
The First Two Years of Pope Francis’ Papacy
With Pope Francis’ papacy entering its third year, a number of Catholic writers, scholars, and activists have taken the time to reflect on Francis’ first two years. Here are some highlights of their analysis: Pope Francis Has Taught the Church To Thrive Again by Christopher Hale: “Mercy is God’s most beautiful attribute. And Francis understands… Read More The First Two Years of Pope Francis’ Papacy
Lenten Reflection Series: Compassion Over Condemnation
Today in the Gospel, the scribes and Pharisees present Jesus with an adulterous woman, publicly shaming her and putting her sins on display. It would have been easy for Jesus to denounce the woman’s actions and make a statement about virtuous behavior. Instead, he “bent down and began to write on the ground with his… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Compassion Over Condemnation
Around the Web
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Dependent. by Aaron Matthew Weldon: “Those moments at the beginning of life, as well as at its end, show us in a vivid way one of the deepest truths about being human: we are radically dependent on others.” Attack hit Tunisia where it hurt by Peter… Read More Around the Web
Lenten Reflection Series: Go!
“Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” What a powerful way to end Mass. Sometimes a priest might choose, “Go forth glorifying God with your lives,” or “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord,” but the underlying theme is the same: Go. It’s a commissioning, a reminder of our baptismal call to… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Go!
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