The inspiration for public theology lies in the Catholic belief that the church has a role in transforming the wider society under the influence of the Gospel.
Catholic Social Teaching
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Why does it take so long for the Catholic Church to recognize martyrs of justice?
The church is now recognizing what the local church in Central and South America has always known.
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
Why I can’t support “the right to a peaceful death” for Colorado citizens
The poor, minorities and disability activists are the most vocal opponents of assisted suicide.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Activists seek immediate halt to Algonquin pipeline near NY’s Indian Point nuclear plant
Activists are demanding that the New York Senator take a stand against the Algonquin natural gas pipeline.
Posted inColumns, Politics & Society
Why are Catholics so good at creating co-ops?
Business, too, is a kind of formation, for better or worse.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
With gratitude for two life lessons from Dan Berrigan, separated by decades
Father Berrigan’s quote reminded me to make my mark based on hard work and decency—through a commitment to do my best, rather than a hunger to get ahead.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
We will need more Dan Berrigans to combat injustice in the future
Daniel Berrigan knew any true encounter with God will scandalize us, destabilize us.
Posted inFaith, Signs Of the Times
Daniel Berrigan: poet, priest, prophet
Daniel Berrigan, the Jesuit priest and acclaimed poet who for decades famously challenged U.S. Catholics to reject war and nuclear weapons, died on April 30. He was 94. He was a Jesuit for 76 years and a priest for 63 years.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Cardinal Rodriguez: On the need to question capitalism
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga during the Q & A following his Jan. 20 talk on “The Meaning of Mercy” at Santa Clara University.
Posted inPolitics & Society
Paul Ryan: We can do better in the fight against poverty
Paul Ryan: There is a lot of untapped potential in this country; I have seen it firsthand.