Today is the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles. Who was Mary Magdalene? Few women in Christian history seem to be surrounded by as much scandal, rumors, and drama. Why? I grew up steeped in Catholicism and Catholic culture. And so it was a complete shock when in my first semester at Fordham I… Read More St. Mary Magdalene: How the Apostle to the Apostles Subverts Patriarchy
Check out these recent articles from around the web: McDonalds’ suggested budget for employees shows just how impossible it is to get by on minimum wage by Robyn Pennacchia: “I don’t want to live in any kind of dog-eat-dog Ayn Rand erotic fantasy. Human beings are worth more than that. Anyone who works 40 hours… Read More Around the Web
Bishop Michael Burbidge: “As we seek to bring the Gospel to others, Jesus reminds us of what He truly desires: concrete expressions of mercy and compassion.”
Fr. James Martin received a handwritten thank you note from Pope Francis after passing along some of his books to the Pope. His reflection on receiving this note is a good reminder for all of us: If Pope Francis can take time out of his unbelievable schedule to write a handwritten note to someone he’s… Read More Are you busier than the Pope?
In the Prayer of Saint Francis we ask that we may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. It’s one of my favorite prayers. It is a prayer to be released from the chains of egotism and self-centeredness. But the… Read More Accepting Love and Help: Lessons from the Good Samaritan
Pope Francis: “Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”
Pope Francis: “God is so merciful toward us. We too should learn to be merciful, especially with those who suffer.”
