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An Opportunity
Re “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” by Matt Malone, S.J. (Of Many Things, 12/10): When the law trumps conscience and grace, it is never truly right. As Christians, we have the opportunity to experience and to witness this in our own faith communities and to allow it to change our lives and to change the world.
Mary Phenicie
Keep Moving Forward
MagazineLetters
Money in Politics
Re “America’s (Un)Civil War,” by Matt Malone, S.J. (Of Many Things, 11/26): Civility and compromise, perhaps, are joined at the hip. Politicians and candidates inclined to compromise could face election opponents backed by mega-money. Why would any politician or candidate intentionally incur the wrath of mega-money?
Chuck Kotlarz
Addressing Clericalism
Politics & SocietyYour Take
When asked who they donate money to, respondents mostly named local organizations, such as those that support the homeless.
MagazineYour Take
I see what the author speaks of and realize that they are all gifts God has placed in our lives to show God’s presence and grace.
Politics & SocietyYour Take
Respondents cited current events as evidence for how irresponsible political rhetoric can result in violence.
MagazineYour Take
“Am I interested and concerned about the widening sex abuse scandal? Heck yes. It deeply grieves me. But I trust God’s work within our church.”
FaithYour Take
“If they care about money above all, maybe they will listen to our outrage more once they suffer financially.”
FaithYour Take
“The church should provide opportunities for young people to live out their faith in the world, not just keep it in a building during class or Mass.”
MagazineYour Take
"I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: If anyone deserves to be a saint, it is Óscar Romero."
MagazineYour Take
Let’s face reality.... Only people of means can choose Jesuit education.