Now it is time for the rest of us — parishioners, homilists and parishes — to support our bishops on this issue and to live out our Catholic social teachings with a new urgency. It is time to let our leaders in Washington know that we do not accept their attack on millions of people seeking only to live a dignified life.
On immigration issue, our silence gives consent
The rosary and the renewal of politics
When the bishops of Minnesota host Catholics at the Capitol on March 9, an important component of the day will be the praying of rosaries in the Capitol rotunda.
Healthy bodies and the problem of hormonal contraceptives
I wondered how many of these well-meaning people that were so concerned about healthy food may not be as concerned about the hormones they ingest to control their fertility.
Hanging on for the ride with my family, faith
In my last column I said I was going to try slowing things down a bit. Well, that’s not working out so well. Actually, things are happening at a pretty fast clip around here.
Angels among us: How helping leads to healing
As we settle into a new year already shadowed by political tensions, I’m focusing on the acts of kindness playing out in my midst.
Authentic activism must be rooted in Christ
Political activism is important, but it can only be authentic if it is rooted in Christ
Super Bowl ads offer healthy reminder of our immigration history
The Super Bowl commercials offered moving depictions of refugees and immigrants from today and yesteryear.
Embracing a new world of color
Am I really seeing the color around me?