A flare-up of sciatica has caused Pope Francis to cancel several appearances in the coming days.
Scripture
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The hand of God is with those on the frontline of care
Today’s Gospel prompts us to honor, appreciate and thank the many people who have been healers in our midst,
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Now, more than ever, God calls us to treat the sick with dignity
The Gospel reminds us to treat all people, especially the sick, with dignity, care and respect.
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God loves all of creation. We should too.
Today’s readings inspire us to be mindful and attuned to all of creation and the ways that we support or harm our fellow creatures.
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Lent reminds us we are not alone in our quest for understanding
Today’s readings remind us we are not alone in our quest for understanding and clarity.
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To discern the will of God, pay attention to faces over ideas
The disciples of Jesus were not pursuing ideas as they were coming to love and to understand a person.
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MLK believed there was ‘no slave nor free’ in Christ. A trip to Alaska taught me there’s no Black, white or Eskimo either.
Raised Catholic, I was familiar with St. Paul’s words. But it took an unforgettable trip to Alaska for me to appreciate what they might mean in my own life.
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The line between sin and holiness is not drawn at the doors of the church.
Consider the countless souls, those alive today and all those in generations past, who have never been given an opportunity to respond to the Gospel the church preaches.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The Biblical case for forgiving student loan debt
A genuine discourse about student debt among Christians would greatly benefit from an understanding of the rationale and wisdom embedded in their ancient Mosaic laws.
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Epiphany Saves Christmas from Sentimentality
The three are equally telling: here is the promised Messiah; here is the very presence of God; and here is the one who has come among us to die.