Followers of St. Francis: Sister Marie Lucey, OSF
Patrick Carolan
August 9, 2022
After 60 years, Sister Marie is still working hard for justice and peace.
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Patrick Carolan previously served as executive director of the Franciscan Action Network. He is also a cofounder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement. He also served as the director of Catholic outreach for Vote Common Good.
Welcoming Afghan Refugees
Patrick Carolan
May 25, 2022
Inspired by St. Francis, this author reaches beyond language and cultural differences to connect with Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.
Living as St. Francis of Assisi Did
Patrick Carolan
September 25, 2021
What does the Franciscan way of life have to offer laypeople?
The Election’s Over—Now What?
Patrick Carolan
October 30, 2020
On November 3, we all have an obligation to vote to determine the direction in which our great nation is moving. We’ve heard the speeches and read the attacks on each candidate.
Racism Is a Sin with Deep Roots
Patrick Carolan
October 5, 2020
We often hear people talk about the “sin of racism. ” Books and articles describe racism as America’s original sin. We identify racism with events and actions like slavery or Jim Crow laws. But it’s still corroding our nation.
Apathy Is the New Deadly Sin
Patrick Carolan
October 4, 2020
Express outrage, offer prayers, do nothing; express outrage, offer prayers, do nothing; repeat! Sound familiar? This is our pattern after every mass shooting. We hear about a horrific shooting where many men, women, children (fill in the blank) are killed by—depending on if the person is white, black, or Muslim—a terrorist, thug, or mentally unstable individual. We are shocked. The talking heads on TV ask: “How this could happen? “
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