Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “Seeking happiness in material things is a sure way of being unhappy.”
Around the Web
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Put Social Justice Back in the Social Contract by Tiziana Dearing: “We desperately need problem-solving rooted in the principles of human dignity and ‘right relationships’ today. And we need to teach people that using social justice in our policies should not be something special. It should… Read More Around the Web
All Catholic Bishops Must Act on Medicaid Expansion
Bishop Paul Swain of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD is out of step with the official stated position of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which affirms that “health care is a basic right flowing from the sanctity and dignity of human life.” In the battle over Medicaid expansion, Bishop Swain chooses to remain… Read More All Catholic Bishops Must Act on Medicaid Expansion
Robert Christian in Real Clear Religion: The Pope’s Responsibility to Protect
Millennial editor and co-founder Robert Christian has a new article in Real Clear Religion today on the pope and Syria that starkly contrasts with co-founder Christopher Hale’s recent take in the Washington Post. Christian argues: But as the world stands by idly while Syrians suffer and averts its eyes while body bags are filled with… Read More Robert Christian in Real Clear Religion: The Pope’s Responsibility to Protect
Bishop Blaire: Adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right
Bishop Stephen Blaire, the Chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, has put out an outstanding letter today to the US House of Representatives, arguing against cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). I can’t make his arguments sound any more compelling, so check out the full letter below. Dear Representative:… Read More Bishop Blaire: Adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right
Christopher Hale in the Washington Post: Peace in Syria Gets a Chance
Millennial writer and co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article in the Washington Post today. He argues: “Throughout world history, there has been examples of religious prophets using creative, non-violent tactics to overcome injustice and evil. Within the past century, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and John Paul II have shown us that good… Read More Christopher Hale in the Washington Post: Peace in Syria Gets a Chance
Quote of the Day
Stephen Colbert: “I happen to be profoundly affected by the story of Jesus, and I can no more – as Robert Bolt says in his introduction to A Man for All Seasons – I can no more remove that from me than you can the marble from the shape of a statue. That is just… Read More Quote of the Day
