Cardinal Wuerl gave an interview this week in which he described Pope Francis’s leadership and pastoral sensibilities as not denying the doctrine but applying it to the people. This struck me as a very accurate […]
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Living Solidarity, Living Catholicism
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 […]
From Apathy to Social Action: The Radical Power of Prayer
But like the Church, Christian social action cannot be done in isolation. Social change simply does not happen by the isolated actions of any one activist, saint, or social revolutionary…We need to form communities locally. […]
Discerning Our Response to Middle East Crisis
For over a year, Daily Theology has engaged in a conversation about how we should respond to the Syrian and Middle East Crisis. Join us in conversation, prayer, and action for peace. From Apathy to […]
August 6th and the Two Clouds
We here at Daily Theology are in the middle of our Vacation Bible School with many of our contributors offering insights into Scripture and how to read it with greater depth and understanding. I have […]
The Imitation of Mary Magdalene: Apostle to the Apostles
Today, July 22, Christians in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches celebrate the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. One of my favorite anecdotes about St. John XXIII happens to be a joke told by him […]
The CTSA Kerfuffle: Struggle On Sisters and Brothers
*Please see a note of clarification from Holly Taylor-Coolman in the first comment in the comments section below Introduction As I wade into the discussion about the recent happenings at the Catholic Theological Society of […]
“What’s In a Name?”: Pentecost, Solidarity, & the Discernment of Spirits
Pentecost always reminds me of the transformative power of words and names. The disciples in Acts were imbued with the charism to speak in words that even foreigners could understand. To push this further, I […]
“Gather Around A Promise”: Hospitality, the Feast of the Visitation, and the College Theology Society
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation. In the story of the Visitation, we encounter Mary and Elizabeth providing bodily hospitality to their sons, extending loving hospitality to one another, and being held in […]
The Ascension – Jesus’ Feet, Our Feet
“This Jesus whom you saw ascending into heaven will return as you saw him go, alleluia” Depending on which diocese you live in, either today (Thursday) or this coming Sunday is the Feast of the […]
