Scripture for Life: The alien, widow and orphan, the people most in need at our borders and in our midst, are the people through whom God wants to free us from the confines of our own tribes and idols.
Soul Seeing: Jesus, I want to love like you do, but I need more wisdom and grace to forgive Donald Trump. How do I forgive someone I don't even know but who drives me nuts every time I see him boast and lie and cheat?
We say: We thought the pontificate of Francis, who has emphasized dialogue and openness, would have a different, more positive vision for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
NCR Connections: There is an abyss in our church, and it is because the bishops, collectively, and other leaders in the church are not listening to the true needs and desires of marginalized communities.
