Around the Web (Part 2)

Check out these recent articles from around the web: Friends of Merton by Dan Horan: “Thomas Merton continues to exercise an ‘apostolate of friendship,’ bringing people together across many divides. If you haven’t met Merton and his friends yet, I encourage you to do so.” The Five Lessons of Good Friday by Fr. James Martin,… Read More Around the Web (Part 2)

St. Mary Magdalene: How the Apostle to the Apostles Subverts Patriarchy

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