Archbishop Baldisseri: New Approach on Communion for Remarried Divorcees is Still Possible

Several months ago, I reflected on the hope that Pope Francis might be leading the Church toward a “kairos moment for mercy” with regard to divorced and remarried Catholics. While acknowledging the complicated issues surrounding a possible change in approach, I welcomed the potential to open the doors of our Church to all who are… Read More Archbishop Baldisseri: New Approach on Communion for Remarried Divorcees is Still Possible

November 30, 2013November 30, 2013 Sarah Christian

Quote of the Day

Pope Francis: “To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us.”

November 29, 2013 Millennial

Quote of the Day

Pope Francis: “If we look at the most painful moments of our lives, when we lost a loved one – our parents, a brother, a sisters, a spouse, a child, a friend – we realize that, even amid the tragedy of loss, even when torn by separation, the conviction arises in the heart that everything… Read More Quote of the Day

November 27, 2013November 27, 2013 Millennial

The one who practices mercy does not fear death!

Pope Francis gave an engaging address to listeners this morning as he spoke about the Christian response to death and the hope that we have in Christ: “This thirst for life found its real and true and reliable response in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ Resurrection does not only give us the certainty of… Read More The one who practices mercy does not fear death!

November 27, 2013November 27, 2013 Sarah Christian

Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium: Work for Justice at Heart of Discipleship

The Internet is buzzing today with the release of Pope Francis’ first apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”). It is a wide-ranging letter that covers scores of elements of discipleship. You (and I) really should read the whole thing. Fr. Jim Martin, SJ, who did read the whole thing, is pumped up:… Read More Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium: Work for Justice at Heart of Discipleship

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 Mike Jordan Laskey

Pope Francis strikes again

Pope Francis’s new apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) is creating headlines throughout the world only hours after its release. In the 51,000 word text, Francis lays out a new vision for the Church and its role in today’s society. He’s done this is a less formal way throughout the first eight months… Read More Pope Francis strikes again

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 Christopher Hale

Believing in the God of Life or Serving the Idols of Death

“Either we believe in the God of life, or we serve the idols of death”—Oscar Romero In the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, November 16, 1989, a group of armed men forced their way into the rectory of the University of Central America in El Salvador. The elite special forces of the Salvadoran military dragged six… Read More Believing in the God of Life or Serving the Idols of Death

November 25, 2013November 25, 2013 Kate Gordon