Welcoming the Victims of Human Trafficking of Enforced Prostitution, and of Violence
The Universal Intention for February asked that victims of human trafficking be welcomed....
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Jun
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Jun
If Basil the Great Lived Today: His (Imaginary) Take On The Problem of Climate Change
"“When riches are closed up like this so that they become stagnant, what do they do for you?...
29
May
The Black Hole: “Darkness Visible and Ignatius’ Vision of the Universe?
"The black hole that we see in this new photo of Galaxy M87 still is for scientists a great “unknown” that they are just beginning to try to unravel. Can we as believers share with scientists in the wonder, awe and reverence in the face of this awesome reality? " ...
28
May
Climate change: a nursery rhyme
The poet today gives us a nursery rhyme on climate change. I wonder why?...
26
May
Parting Gifts – 6th Sunday of Easter 2019
"Elzéard Bouffier (the shepherd) offers us a vocation of planting trees (and then raising bees). He speaks to us through his peaceful and solitary existence."...
25
May
Catholics are (not) responding.
"Pope Francis shows compassion for people’s real fears – and he includes the fears both of local communities and of migrants; the fears of one group should not be played off against the fears of another more vulnerable group."...
23
May
The Challenge to be Grateful: A Personal Perspective
A very insightful and personal reflection on the virtue of gratitude....
22
May
To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life!
"He taught us not to let the Church get in the way of our relationship with the Lord. Thank you to all those who have helped me understand that Jesus didn’t promise us happiness, but He promised us peace. "...
19
May
18
May
Choosing a Topic on Which to Write
"I have been watching Europe, specifically Catholic continental Europe, with much concern over the past few years with the change in political moods. Therefore, the article I would like to write is fairly simple in topic lines: What is happening to Catholic Europe?"...