Check out these recent articles from around the web: Bring on the Dogma by Michael Sean Winters: “The mercy of God, the love of God, the human dignity of all, these are the core doctrines that we must embrace and defend, but our defense must be characterized by utter humility in part because we all… Read More Around the Web
Pope Francis: “Never cease to hope for a better future. Do not let yourselves be trapped in the vortex of pessimism!”
Via John Allen: Pope Francis today named Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston and seven other figures with reputations as reformers to guide a new Vatican anti-abuse commission, a move intended to demonstrate resolve about confronting the child sexual abuse scandals that have rocked Catholicism… The lineup for the new “Pontifical Commission for the Protection… Read More Pope Francis Creates Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
Pope Francis: “Our deepest joy comes from Christ: remaining with him, walking with him, being his disciples.”
Reading Henri Nouwen’s Bread for the Journey, I was struck by the parallels found in his short reflections and Pope Francis’ big themes: the importance of mercy, presence, joy, and being a church of the poor. These themes are deeply rooted in the actions and teachings of Christ. Here are some of my favorites from… Read More Top Quotes from Henri Nouwen’s Bread for the Journey
This Friday, Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love will present the annual Romero Lecture at the Rutgers University Camden Campus Center. This year’s theme is “Make Us Instruments of Peace: Peace-building in the 21st Century.” Dr. Cusimano Love is associate professor of international relations at The Catholic University of America, Washington. She is an author and editor… Read More Peacebuilding in the 21st Century: An Interview with Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love
Paul Ryan’s latest makeover is designed to fix his plutocratic image and rehabilitate his future political prospects. It is designed to counter claims that Republicans are indifferent to poverty and revive the image of Paul Ryan as a “serious thinker” who cares about policy, an image that was shattered in the 2012 campaign when many… Read More Paul Ryan is Still Paul Ryan
