“Distinguished Professor, my critique of your book [Dear Pope, I’m Writing to You (2011)], is, in part, tough. However, frankness is a part of dialogue. Only thus can knowledge grow. You have been very frank […]
“God, who is justice and truth, does not judge by appearances.” — Antiphon #3, Daytime Prayer, Wednesday, Week III, Roman Breviary. “But you, God of mercy and compassion, / slow to anger, O Lord, / […]
I. Recently, the California governor signed a law whereby children could legally have not just two, but three parents at the same time. This is the fifth state, plus the District of Columbia, to have […]
“St. Paul is the one who laid down the cornerstone of our religion and our creed. You cannot be a conscious Christian without St. Paul. He translated the teachings of Christ into a doctrinal structure […]
“If a needy person requires medicine or other help during prayer time, do whatever has to be done with peace of mind. Offer the deed to God as your prayer. Do not become upset or […]
“The Church—I repeat once again—is not a relief organization, an enterprise nor an NGO (Non-Government Organization), but a community of people, animated by the Holy Spirit, who have lived and are living the wonder of […]
“The word of the Gospel does not, therefore, authorize the use of force to spread the faith. It is exactly the opposite: the Christian’s real force is the force of truth and of love, which […]
Insisting that the only thing the poor need is bread consigns them to a world without signs of transcendence. […]
“Pope Adopts a Milder Tone toward Gays and Women” — Headline, San Francisco Chronicle July 30, 2013. “Shift in Tone on Gays Thrills Local Catholics” — Headline, San Francisco Chronicle, July 31, 2013. “Stunning Remarks […]
“There is no human experience, no journey of man to God, which cannot be taken up, illuminated and purified by this light. The more Christians immerse themselves in the circle of Christ’s light, the more […]
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