On this week's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," John Dear discusses the shocking political implications of universal love, peace and nonviolence — if we surrender our lives and our wills to God.
Recent statements continue U.S. bishops' legacy of opposing virtually every major U.S. military intervention since Vietnam, except the invasion of Afghanistan, writes Gerard F. Powers.
Not only had I just revealed myself as a rube to my staff (and my Gen X embarrassment was palpable), but I was bereft with disillusionment. I had really — really — wanted that reel to be real.
"If Catholic institutions choose to open the digital collection basket, they should do so with eyes open, norms in place and the moral tradition of the church firmly in hand," writes Fernando Laguarda.
Columnist Daniel P. Horan shares the two songs that have accompanied him through the Winter Games: John Williams' "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" and singer-songwriter Jason Mraz's "Beautiful Mess."
"As people of faith, we have an opportunity to push back and offer a compelling vision of the complex and beautiful creatures that we are," writes Scott Hurd. "And it can start with how we refer to ourselves."
"Francis reminded us that in order for the church to be a field hospital to a world suffering from Epstein's sickness, the church has to be bold, has to be the shepherd leaving the 99 to go search for the lost one," writes Renee Roden.
Phyllis Zagano asks: Have you heard any U.S. bishops defending women against Kid Rock or Trump or Bad Bunny? Are they cowed into submission by the false notion that women do not image Christ?
