In his book, Tattoos on the Heart, Fr. Greg Boyle S.J. reminds us that, “The strategy of Jesus is not centered in taking the right stand on issues, but rather in standing in the right place—with […]
Month: October 2014
Pope Francis, Visit the American Lampedusa and Teach Us How to Weep
On his first trip outside of Rome, Pope Francis did not visit a famous city to meet with significant dignitaries and political leaders. Instead, Pope Francis visited the island of Lampedusa off the coast of […]
Accompanying the Huddled Masses: the Homeless of New York
The Statue of Liberty is often a must-see for visitors to New York City. Since 1886, The “Mother of Exiles” has stood at the entrance of New York Harbor as a beacon of hope to […]
“Your Sons and Your Daughters Shall Prophesy”: An Open Letter to Pope Francis
Dear Pope Francis, When I heard that you were planning to visit the United States next year, I was almost as excited as I was to hear about the synod on the family, currently meeting […]
Pope Francis at the Corner of 4th and Walnut
By Gregory Hillis Eleven days after Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was elected as Pope John XXIII, Thomas Merton wrote the following words in his journal: “John XXIII seems to me to be a most wonderful Pope […]
Dear Pope Francis, Welcome to America! (An Open Letter to the Pope)
Guest post by Nicole Perone Dear Pope Francis, First, let me say – I LOVE your work. That whole “back to basics” move from the hierarchical mumbo-jumbo to a “bruised, hurting, and dirty”[1] “field hospital”[2] […]
Healing the Wounds with Tea: Why Francis Should Visit Sr. Elizabeth Johnson
Healing the Wounds with Tea: Why Francis Should Visit Sr. Elizabeth Johnson #WSFD In a recent article in America, Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, RSM, the former spokeswoman for the US Bishops, proposed a new course […]
Introducing Theological Shark Week VI, What Should Pope Francis do on his Visit to the United States?
#WSFD What Should Pope Francis do on his Visit to the United States? October 2014 Pope Francis is expected to make his first visit to the United States in 2015. While nothing is formally confirmed, […]
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