Without question, this week’s Gospel reading of Matthew 25: 31-46 is one of the most important Gospel readings for those Christians involved in work of charity and justice around the world. Countless websites, mission statements, […]
Author: Kevin Ahern
Apostle of Common Ground: In Memory of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin
Today (November 14th) marks the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin (1928-1996), who served as Archbishop of Chicago and president of the US bishops’ conference. In his ministry, Bernardin served the local, […]
Global Problems Require Global Governance: The Vatican’s Note on Financial Reform
(Unless otherwise indicated all quotations are from the “unofficial English translation found on the website of Radio Vatican”) There is little doubt that the global community is presently in the midst of a serious economic […]
Theology: In Service With the Poor
“Whom does the theologian serve?” The most important and critical answer to this question should be obvious. Catholic theologians, as with all other Christians, are called to serve God with all our hearts, minds, and […]
Sectarianism and Relativism: The Challenge of Common Ground Today
Are emerging theologians today much different from theologians and church leaders of previous generations? Are we immune from the cultural divides that plagued the generation that lived through Humanae Vitae and Roe vs. Wade. Recently, […]