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Journey From Advent to Christmas With Mary

Posted on December 24, 2019 by editor

When we imagine Mary making the journey to Bethlehem, we think of her as waiting for the Christ child. But she wasn’t waiting for Him. She was the only person who wasn’t waiting anymore. Yes, she was waiting for His birth, but … Continue reading →

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The Message of Advent is a Message of Justice for the Oppressed

Posted on December 13, 2019 by editor

The scripture readings for the season of advent tend towards the apocalyptic. I use the word in both senses here: in its original and etymological meaning of “revelation” (literally, unveiling) and in its more colloquial “end of the word” sense.  … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 10, 2019 by editor

The immaculate conception refers to the dogma that Mary was conceived in the womb of her mother, Ann, without Original Sin. The Scriptural evidence for this dogma is, of course, the angel’s greeting: “Hail, full of grace” (Lk 1: 28). … Continue reading →

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Pope considering adding ‘sin against ecology’ to Church’s catechism

Posted on November 16, 2019 by editor

Speaking to a group of lawyers on Friday, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is contemplating the introduction of “ecological sin” to the compendium of Church teaching.

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Our right to speak for climate justice

Posted on November 8, 2019 by editor

A few years ago, Pope Francis challenged those responsible for the well-being of the poor. He established the World Day of the Poor. It is a day that should be stretched into a week, a month or into a year … Continue reading →

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