Pope Francis’s letter poses an implicit question to the whole church in the United States: Will we subject our political debates on immigration to the scrutiny of the Gospel or not?
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Sam Sawyer, S.J., is the editor in chief of America Media.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
A call for unity, reconciliation and peace
A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Posted inOf Many Things, Politics & Society
The problem with Donald Trump’s ‘common sense’ approach to America’s problems
For President Trump, there are obvious, common-sense answers to all the problems that plague America. Even when things may be challenging or require effort, they are never, ever complicated.
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Jimmy Carter and the lofty vocation of citizenship
Americans can learn much about citizenship from Jimmy Carter’s public service and humble faith.
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Welcoming the one who brings joy to the world
A Reflection for the Nativity of the Lord, Mass at Dawn, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
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The False Compassion behind the U.K.’s Assisted Suicide Law
A proposed assisted-suicide law in Britain does not serve compassion. Instead it presents an illusion of final autonomy.
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Small offerings that mean everything
A Reflection for Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
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The day after Trump’s victory: searching for mercy, justice and God’s providence
This election highlights the deep divisions in American society. But perhaps the strange working of mercy and providence is evident even there, keeping us attentive to the need for conversion and reconciliation.
Posted inFaith, Synod Diary
Synod Diary: The synod’s final document didn’t solve everything—and I’m grateful for that.
There’s an old joke that a camel is what you get when a horse has been designed by a committee. The synod’s final document bears the camel-like appearance of committee drafting. Maybe that‘s a good thing.
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What most needs to change at the synod? We do.
I have admittedly rolled my eyes at the language the Vatican uses around the Synod on Synodality. But it should prompt all Catholics to ask themselves: Do I know what I am really trying to say?