Faith in the Public Arena

St. Oscar Romero and Dorothy Day were leaders who Catholics can look to modeled faithful citizenship.

We must counter infidelity with greater fidelity, and be credible witnesses of the Gospel, especially when others fail.

Our engagement in politics is a mission in which our holiness of life is far more potent than mere activity.

The church in the United States observes Religious Freedom Week from June 22-29.

Because of the vision we have of politics, we think that our experiences will be negative and draining. These misunderstandings often keep Catholics from making a difference in our communities.

Even when the media or individuals adopt misleading terminology, we are not powerless. We can recapture the terms and employ them effectively.

In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court may loosen federal restrictions on sports gambling. As a result, many states have proactively drafted bills that would create regulated sports gambling industries at the state level — Minnesota included.

We know the Lord hears the cry of the poor. We, too, need to listen.