"Pope Francis sees that our missionary spirit means that we press forward to the farthest frontiers. He speaks of how each of us is a mission. This means that we never stand still."...
"A prophet is not sent by a king or by a high priest. A prophet is sent by God to speak truth to power – to kings and priests". ...
"Let us be mindful of the needs of those we know who could use a visit, a phone all or perhaps a ‘thinking of you’ card. These simple gestures will bring joy to every lonely heart."...
Moving forward I have many hopes for the future. First, for the Catholic Church, that it would be open to listen to the stories and struggles of gay persons. . . . Gay and lesbian people need to have a place in the Church that is welcoming and non-judgmental. Second, my hope for my own son and all gay and lesbian persons is that they will come to know God’s love for them and seek out a welcoming Catholic Church." ...
For Women's History Month, let’s look at two examples of strong women who were close to the Jesuits and who were active in the success of their mission....
The tale of a special mother and her even more special. daughter....
"Whatever this holiday includes for us, let’s make room in our day to pause and give thanks for all the good we have received."...
"My experience is that it is often the foreigner, outsider or person on the margins and fringes who is spontaneous in offering gratitude. It may not always be words or prostration. It could be in simple, but heartfelt, action such as offering food or other gifts."...
"The human person is a mysterious combination of good and evil. On the one hand, there is Saint Bernadette, and on the other hand there are the perpetrators of genocide. We need to pay attention to both aspects because if we reflect carefully we can find them also in ourselves. "...
In the first of a new series, Fr. Monty opens his files to answer questions people ask a priest....
