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Pope Francis' appointments will create church of the future
… offers possibilities. A large number of poorer countries are predominantly Muslim. A friend of mine suggests that one way Francis could change the face of evangelization is to send all the …
Catholic education sparked health care lawyer's desire to make a difference
… about a banker named Andy Dufresne wrongfully accused of a double murder is a favorite of mine, too. He's quickly introduced to the harsh realities of prison life -- its dangers, sadistic …
We don't need to fight to earn God's love - it is given to us
… give me." But the father tries to tell him, "No, look. You're always with me. Whatever is mine is yours." So that's what God is saying to all of us and what we should always be saying to …
Will the next pope be eco-friendly?
… they say, has spoken numerous times about protecting the planet, from the impact of surface mining to aiding the poor through environmental efforts. In 2010, Cardinal Angelo Scola of Italy …
Sequester on the Poor
… is not a palatable alternative to responsible spending. It is a return to the “I’ve got mine, and the rest of you are on your own” politics of the past. When the political …
God is waiting to be gracious
… to the people: “‘Woe to the rebellious children,’ says God, ‘They make plans which are not mine. They form alliances I did not inspire, thus add sin upon sin. They go down to Egypt without …
Who woulda thunk it? The Americans are folk heroes
… cardinals at the 2013 conclave: “Conservative progressives” “Post-modern traditionalists” (mine) The “Affirmative Orthodoxy lobby” (That last one came from the Italian, but he was cheating …
Reforms We Need
… stalling or in risk of stalling? The meetings would emphasize on scheduling, public relations mine fields, additional consultation, planning and implementation of decisions, and following up …
A quest for the real Benedict
… theologian Leonardo Boff came back from Rome through London, where he stayed with a friend of mine. When Boff came through the door, he collapsed in a chair and wept for half an hour. Many a …
Speaking for peace with Martin Sheen in Norway
… will lead to a process similar to the processes that led to the ban on landmines in the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty and cluster munitions in the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions. Clearly …
Mahony & Mercy
… O’Brien, and stayed home. But, I am not in Mahony’s shoes and his conscience may differ from mine. The analogy with Cardinal O’Brien is not an exact one. As far as we know, Cardinal O’Brien …
What Should Next Pope Do?
… , lists seven things he thinks the new Pope should do. DeVil'e's list would not be the same as mine. But, I invite readers to reflect on the actions you think the next pope should undertake. I …
Trauma: a missioner's occupational hazard
… in the park -- they would have to stay on the sidewalks because the grass fields had land mines." "I loved my time in El Salvador," Lardie said. But it came at a price. Returning to the …
A quick course in 'Conclave 101'
… Keeler said. "And another said, 'Well, I said two,' and so, a third said, 'Well, I prayed mine with greater piety, and it was just one.' " As a result, the politics don't really unfold …
Going on a 'carbon fast' for Lent
… gas permits" (emphasis mine). Oil? Oil is much dirtier (in carbon) than natural gas. If we need to move away from …
Can a pope resign?
… after the death of Cletus. Pontian (230-235): Allegedly resigned after being exiled to the mines of Sardinia during persecution of Maximinus Thrax. Cyriacus: A fictional character created …
Churches, faith groups across nation plan 'preach-in' on global warming
… of parishioners traveled to eastern Kentucky to see the results of mountaintop-removal coal mining, and another busload will travel to the state capital in Frankfort as part of a Kentucky …
The complexities of forgiveness are difficult to unwrap
… we'll talk about at our April seminar is the 2006 shooting of Amish children at West Nickel Mines School in Pennsylvania. The Amish families immediately said they forgave the shooter, who …
HHS Mandate: Can We Live With This?
… into, say, a deli, and order sandwiches, and my sandwich is made first and I pay for it, it is mine, not Father Jenkins’, and he needs to wait for his sandwich and pay for it. If the …
Dublin's high court to hear its first African sexual abuse case
… he can count on the support of his past pupils, fellow alumni and government. He certainly has mine." …