I hope the lessons I learned in caring for my mother, in forgiving my father, help me to forge a better path forward with my children.
Children
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
What can bring together pro-life Republicans and progressive Democrats? Expanding the child tax credit.
The expanded child tax credit kept millions of children out of poverty last year, but it expired amid partisan bickering. Making it permanent would be pro-family, pro-child, pro-life and anti-poverty.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Maryland investigation finds 158 abusive priests and over 600 victims
The attorney general’s report summarizes the sexual abuse and physical torture perpetrated by 158 priests and the Archdiocese’s response to that abuse.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
What is the kingdom of God like? Like raising children.
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Tim Reidy