Check out these recent articles from around the web: The sinner pope by Patrick L. Gilger: “This is the reason Pope Francis calls himself a sinner. It is the reason he speaks so relentlessly about mercy. It is because he knows what all women and men who live deeply an Ignatian life know, that God’s… Read More Around the Web
Millennial writers Meghan Clark and Nichole Flores have a new Washington Post article that explains why the government shutdown will have a serious, negative impact on poor women and children. They explain: Some Americans will experience the shutdown more acutely than others, especially government employees who will go without pay, veterans and disabled persons who… Read More Millennial Writers: Government shutdown is a big deal for needy women and children
In April 2011, I examined Rev Jim Wallis and Sojourners magazine’s controversial campaign to protect our social safety net – with the tag line “What would Jesus Cut?” Wallis and his colleagues completed a Lenten fast for hunger and poverty demonstrating their commitment through an organized collection of religious, political and personal activities. Given last week’s… Read More Would You Deny Jesus Food Stamps? (Remix)
Check out these recent articles from around the web: The Poor Get Poorer by Michael O’Loughlin: “Now I don’t call attention to this extraordinary wealth to begrudge those who have money. Having spent a few years working in the nonprofit sector, I see firsthand the immense good that wealthy individuals create with their financial resources.… Read More Around the Web
The first extensive interview with Pope Francis since his election was published today in several Jesuit journals, including America here in the US. It’s long but great; read the whole thing. A quick scan led me to a few fantastic justice-related quotes. Here are five. “Discernment is always done in the presence of the Lord,… Read More Top Five Justice Quotes from the New Interview with Pope Francis
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Rural poverty calls us to remember who feeds us by Bishop Paul D. Etienne, USCCB Blog: “In the overall effort to combat the scandal of poverty, rural communities need to be remembered. Not only should we help them meet their basic needs through charity and a… Read More Around the Web
The USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church released a statement on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom today. The bishops make a number of good points and conclude by saying: We join the call for positive action that seeks to end poverty, increase jobs, eliminate racial and… Read More USCCB Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
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