On 10th Anniversary of Francis’s Papacy, Critics Have Become More Brazen
If there is one thing that consistently defines the life approach of Pope Francis – born Jorge Mario Bergoglio – it’s his gift for spontaneity.…
Sweetgum Tree
It’s impossible not to think of stained glass a rose window at the end of the street a kaleidoscope of energy goldleaf mirroring the seasonal…
Vatican Formally Repudiates ‘Doctrine of Discovery’
The Vatican on March 30 formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” officially declaring that an historic policy used to justify colonial exploitation is “not part…
Pope Francis Has Named Two-Thirds of Cardinals Eligible to Elect His Successor
VATICAN CITY – Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, the retired archbishop of Naples, celebrated his 80th birthday June 2 and, consequently, became ineligible to enter a conclave…
First Time in History, Women Granted Right to Vote at Synod
For the first time in the history of the synod, Pope Francis has given women the right to vote and has also made a radical…
Orbiting Light Circles
8″ x 8″ x 1.5″ Acrylic on Canvas by Susannah Paranich (https://www.susannahparanich.com/)
I Remember Je Me Souviens
I remember. I’m from the day when butter got bad press. Gone from store shelves was the golden spread with which we’d grown up. But…
Catholics for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land Part-Time Job Description
The successful candidate will meet the following. ● Assist the Steering Group members and committees in their efforts to strengthen and expand the Catholics for…
“A Church That is Alive” – Key Areas to Build a Vibrant Church
1. Welcoming: This is key whether it be in the parking lot, inside the doors, inside the sanctuary, after the close of the service, coffee…
Eulogy for My Wife Joan Ann Schmidt – Dec 20, 2022
John Dickie plays Tears tears and more tears a Lee Dorsey written by Alan Toussaint in 1969. How appropriate to open this eulogy with music,…