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Simple Christmas Gifts
In my article from a couple of weeks ago, I championed the idea of a simpler Advent season that shifted the idea of giving Christmas gifts to the needy rather than those with plenty. That idea tops my gift-giving list,… Continue reading
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No human is illegal
Pope Francis recently traveled to Greece where he gave a speech about the treatment of migrants. The pandemic has had a global impact; it has made us realize that we are all on the same boat; it has made us… Continue reading
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A Simpler Advent to Prepare the Way
The Advent season consists of the four weeks preceding Christmas. This is a time of renewal, a time to prepare for the coming of the Lord. A time to take stock of what is important in our lives and how… Continue reading
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Loving Your Neighbor
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist at Texas Tech and chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy. She’s also an Evangelical Chistian. She was interviewed back in August for the Texas Monthly and had this to say about climate change… Continue reading
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The important thing is to realize that He is with you
On October 16, Pope Francis spoke to the Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements. This meeting brings together the Vatican and the representatives of a number of groups across the globe who stand up for the rights of the poor… Continue reading
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Pope Francis Persists in His Pestering
On October 16, Pope Francis spoke to the Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements. This meeting brings together the Vatican and the representatives of a number of groups across the globe who stand up for the rights of the poor… Continue reading
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Pope Francis Says He Makes a Pest of Himself
On October 16, Pope Francis spoke to the Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements. This meeting brings together the Vatican and the representatives of a number of groups across the globe who stand up for the rights of the poor… Continue reading
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The U.S. Bishops and Climate Change
In an article published this past week (tinyurl.com/lsia-us-bishops-1), National Catholic Reporter’s Mary Jo McConahay tells us now would be a good moment for “U.S. Catholic bishops to write a public letter to the faithful supporting the urgency for action to… Continue reading
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Five reasons why Catholics should care about COP26
At the end of this month, the 26th iteration of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties or COP26 will commence in Glasgow, Scotland. The conference, which lasts two weeks, starts on October 31 and ends on November 12.… Continue reading
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Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
Monday, October 11th was Indigenous Peoples Day. In the introduction of Laudato Si, Pope Francis shares: We require a new and universal solidarity. As the bishops of Southern Africa have stated: “Everyone’s talents and involvement are needed to redress the… Continue reading
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