We highlight new features, additions and changes in the magazine, like Catholic social teaching 101 and a focus on a local Good Samaritan.
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Good Samaritan: Judy Hedlund’s faith guided by priest, poem, purpose
Judy Hedlund of Long Prairie developed her faith during the deaths of her parents and son, working for her parish and being attentive to needs that she sees.
Good Samaritan: How did a cookbook lead to a ministry of presence in the Church, community?
Kathy Fischer’s ministry of presence in her community had its roots in a story about parish nursing in a cookbook gifted to her.
Tell us about a Good Samaritan in your community
Pope Francis’ encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” reminds us that we are all called to love one another, including those on the peripheries of society.
Young people explore connections of economy, ecology, faith
Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and by Pope Francis, 2,000 young adults met online to discuss making the economy more responsive to human dignity and more respectful of creation.
‘Just war’ theory often misused for unjust motives, cardinal says
At a Nov. 18 event in Rome, Cardinal Czerny said that Pope Francis’ teachings on the “just-war” theory are a crucial point of reflection in today’s world where morally justified reasons for aggression and violence are often misused.
Tips, tidbits and takeaways from ‘Fratelli Tutti’
Pope Francis’ letter, written to all people of goodwill, is an invitation for dialogue.
Bishop Kettler: Fraternity, social friendship and the Good Samaritan
“The pope is calling every person and every society to reject this throwaway culture and recognize Christ in every person.”