“‘In the eyes of the world,’ Father Steve told us, ‘This child means nothing. But in the eyes of God and of our Church, this child is precious and valued.'”
Effie Caldarola: Standing with those on the margins
Three local Catholic professionals weigh in on dignity of work, rights of workers
“The Gospel tells us to care for the least among us. In our society one way to do this that makes a real difference is to look at how people are treated in the workplace,” says Bailey Ziegler, human resources director for the diocese.
Primer reminds readers Catholic social teaching is part of deposit of faith
“While enlightening for the individual reader, ‘The Church’s Best-Kept Secret’ is even better for adult faith formation and discussion.”
Inspired by Franciscan way of life, retired St. Cloud couple embraces renewed call to help poor
At 73 years old, Harry and Mary Fleegel thought they’d be happily retired, enjoying a quiet life. But God had other plans.
Catholic social teaching: Preferential option for the poor
A preferential option for the poor and vulnerable must go way beyond occasionally donating foods. The Church must intentionally bring those on the margins into the full membership of society, work for justice to fix broken systems and advocate for the voiceless and powerless.
District judge focuses on compassion, commitment, collaboration
“When I’m on the bench, I don’t wear my faith on my sleeve. I’m not preaching to them. But I do try to look at the people in front of me with the eyes of Christ,” says Frank Kundrat.
Author views labor justice through a Catholic lens
In the early 1900s, the American Catholic moral theologian, Father John Ryan, developed an agenda for labor justice “that entailed neither violent revolution nor overthrow of the market system.”
Catholic social teaching: Family, community and participation
The family is the first “school” for attention to the wider community.