Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “We are all jars of clay, fragile and poor, yet we carry within us an immense treasure.”
Pornography is about more than personal purity
As Millennial’s previous piece on the subject noted, pornography is pervasive in our society, particularly among teenage boys and young men. In addressing this, the focus is often on convincing these young people to embrace the virtue of temperance. Those trying to break away from pornography struggle to live a life of greater purity and… Read More Pornography is about more than personal purity
A Kairos Moment for Mercy for Divorced and Remarried Catholics?
Yesterday the full English-language transcript was released of Pope Francis’ Q&A with reporters aboard the papal plane on the way back from World Youth Day in Brazil. Many have focused on the way he discussed gay people, including his line “Who am I to judge them?” and his use of the term of ‘gay’. Some… Read More A Kairos Moment for Mercy for Divorced and Remarried Catholics?
The Transfiguration and Seeing the World through the Eyes of Wonder
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. Peter, John, and James go with Jesus up a mountain to pray. As they pray, “Jesus’ face changed in appearance.” His clothes become “dazzling white” and he stands radiant in all “his glory.” What strikes me more than Jesus’ change, however, is the apostles’ own transfiguration. They… Read More The Transfiguration and Seeing the World through the Eyes of Wonder
Interview with Aimee Murphy of Life Matters Journal
The upcoming event Life/Peace/Justice: A Conference on Life Issues, which will be held in Philadelphia, PA on March 29, 2014, will feature discussions on topics relevant to life issues, ranging from euthanasia and abortion to unjust war and human trafficking. Confirmed speakers include: Kelsey Hazzard (Secular Pro Life), Jason Jones (I am Whole Life, Movie… Read More Interview with Aimee Murphy of Life Matters Journal
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “The light of faith illumines all our relationships and helps us to live them in union with the love of Christ, to live them like Christ.”
Around the Web
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Faith is Never Blind: One Corrective Reminder from Lumen Fidei by Ramon Luzarraga, Catholic Moral Theology: “Primary in an authentic Christian understanding of faith is that it is never blind.” Pope Francis: address to CELAM leadership: “Do we promote opportunities and possibilities to manifest God’s mercy?… Read More Around the Web
