Ending Human Trafficking
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Today, as we commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, it’s fitting to pause and reflect on the fact that an estimated 2.5 million people are currently being held in forced labor around our world. This includes well over a million children, being victimized by a crime many of us think ended years ago.
Saint Josephine Bakhita has been proposed as the Patron Saint against Human Trafficking. ... READ MORE
MLK, Patriot
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Monday, January 18, 2010
Danielle pays fitting tribute to one of the greatest speeches in our history below.
I think you might additionally enjoy this talk Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave at an historically black church’s prayer breakfast over the weekend.
It’s about King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”
Eyewitnesses report there were cries of “Preach it!” from the audience.
Not too shabby for a staid “policy wonk!”... READ MORE
Social Justice & Health Care Reform
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Friday, September 04, 2009
The bishops of Kansas City have released a joint pastoral statement on health care reform.
I think it’s important because it uses all the Catholic social justice principles to analyze proposed legislation.
Not just the life issues.
Not just the “right” to health care. (I’m using the scare quotes only because we need to be precise about what that right entails and what duties accompany it.)
They have some strong criticisms of the bills currently on the table.
But they are not on the side of those who think no reform is necessary.
See if you agree with me that this is the most thorough explanation of our Catholic duties and obligations as we wrestle with needed reform.
Pay It Forward
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, April 25, 2009
On this week’s Catholic Moments podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Deacon Tom Fox challenges us to celebrate the Easter spirit and share Jesus’ mission by “paying it forward” - taking His words and works and sharing them with others.
Our special guests this week have responded to this challenge in incredibly inspiring ways. Sister Marilyn Lacey, RSM is the founder of the... READ MORE
Signs of Life
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Saturday, January 24, 2009
Striking at this year’s March for Life was the prevalence of signs emphasizing healing and forgiveness.
That’s always been a big part of the March, but the signs were everywhere this year.
“Healing after abortion” signs, with a number for Project Rachel.
The women of Silent No More with their “I regret my abortion” placards.
An astonishing number of people who march for life are folks who regret their... READ MORE
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