Check out these recent articles from around the web: In much of the world, the survival of newborns cannot be taken for granted by Michael Gerson: “‘Neonatal mortality’ is not something abstract. It happens in some room, on a table, under a heat lamp, where life’s best gift turns gray and cold.” George Clooney on… Read More Around the Web (Part 2)
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Papal Economics by Anthony Annett: “When the likes of Busch and the Koch brothers talk about ‘free markets,’ they are not really talking about the market as mode of cooperation for mutual benefit. Rather, they are peddling an ideology of self-interest designed to push the economic… Read More Around the Web (Part 1)
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series, co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. In today’s readings, we read two seemingly competing… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: God’s Justice is Beyond Human Justice
Among the worst developments of the 21st century has been the growing assault on democracy and human rights perpetrated by Vladimir Putin’s regime. And the times seem to be growing darker in Russia. via BBC News: A leading Russian opposition politician, former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov, has been shot dead in Moscow, Russian officials… Read More Dark Days in Russia: Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov Gunned Down
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Mirroring God’s Perfect Love for Others
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article in Time. He writes: Frank Underwood has no time for human relationships. He tells us that “friends make the worst enemies” and that “the best thing about human beings is that they stack so neatly.” Pope Francis would surely implore Underwood to remember his namesake: “Saint Francis… Read More What Pope Francis Could Teach Francis Underwood
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. “Leave your gift there at the altar, go… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Putting Everything in God’s Hands
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