Heed the Call to Lament
Reflect Many in the US prefer to pretend that “everything’s fine,” ignoring the world’s ecological crisis. The Netherlands Manifesto aims for a circular economy by 2050. This means a long-term, sustainable economy with no harmful emissions. Practically, it translates to …
A Nudge from God
Looking to the margins is often where we’ll be surprised by a glimpse of God. We become too familiar with the main players in the Gospels. We expect Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to be exemplary role models. But for the Christian message to take root, there must have been hundreds, even thousands, among the early followers of Jesus to live the life he exemplified, to witness to his words with their deeds. Sometimes seeing someone else offering their service to another person in need is all we need to spark our own mercy and generosity. We think, “That doesn’t seem so hard.
Sharing the Word for December 29, 2022
Thursday of the Octave of Christmas December 29, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: 1 John 2:3-11 We are called to fellowship with Jesus–to walk in the light of his goodness. This involves more than just knowing him. If we claim …
Supreme Court keeps Title 42 restriction on border entry in place for now
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In an end-of-the year decision, the Supreme Court said Dec. 27 that a federal public health rule that allows immigration officials at the border to quickly turn away migrants seeking asylum could stay in place while legal …