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When the U.S. bishops were at their prophetic best
Forty-years-ago the United States Catholic bishops wrote a document that stirred up public opinion like none other. Many Catholics, and ... continue reading
And so we fight!
Jesus was totally nonviolent. Any serious contextual reading of the Gospel reveals Jesus courageously, prophetically proclaiming the ... continue reading
Unborn babies still desperately need our help!
The recent 50th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. was a victory lap for the pro-life movement. After 49 years of marching to ... continue reading
I was 'a stranger and you gave me no welcome'
In the Gospel account of the "Judgement of the Nations," Jesus warns us that not attending to the basic needs of our suffering brothers and ... continue reading
Reflections on Pope Francis' 2023 World Day of Peace message
What is the greatest lesson you learned from Covid-19? For Pope Francis it is that "we all need one another." So true, and yet, so often ... continue reading
The Truth of A Charlie Brown Christmas Watch
After 49 years, Charlie Brown still outclasses all the other Christmas specials. For sure it was the first of many animated holiday ... continue reading
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Christmas: Here's to a Peaceful Family Celebration
"For the sake of my family and friends...Peace be within you." Psalm 122:8 // NIV Whenever we get together with family over the holidays, ... continue reading
Longing for Christmas peace in the Holy Land
During this wonderful time of the year, when Christians throughout the world focus minds and hearts on the coming of God himself upon the ... continue reading
Advent is a time of joyful anticipation.
Finding the Gloria during Advent and God in your every day life LOS ANGELES, CA - I mentioned to my husband on Sunday that I truly miss the ... continue reading
Advent messages from a prophet and a baby
Over 21 years ago, when Catholic News Service offered me the wonderful opportunity to write a biweekly syndicated social justice and peace ... continue reading