The notion of “the common good” may be the most familiar concept of Catholic social teaching. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church cites it as the first principle of CST, and as something “to which every aspect of...
Read MoreThis summer, I discovered Rev, a delightful British comedy about an urban vicar in the Church of England and his daily struggles leading a dwindling congregation. Adam Smallbones, played by Tom Hollander, is far from your...
Read MoreThis post is part of a series on the Faith of Theologians. A full list of the previous responses by fellow colleagues can be found at the bottom of Dana Dillon’s post introducing and explaining the series. If you want to...
Read MoreJeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalm 40 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-51 I’ve been reflecting recently on an article written by Jean Porter titled “The Subversion of Virtue: Acquired and Infused Virtues in the Summa...
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It is no secret that abortion has come up once again as a fiery, game-changing political issue in...
Read MoreThis latest post in the series on the Faith of Theologians comes from guest contributor MT Dávila, a Roman Catholic laywoman. MT lives in Malden, MA, with husband Rob and 4 children, and in her spare time she teaches Christian...
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In the past few days, both the New York Times and the Huffington Post have posted stories about...
Read MoreNineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 117 Wis 18:6-9 Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 Lk 12:32-48 Last night, my husband and I watched an incredibly moving episode of Downton Abbey. For those of you still in...
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Pope Francis has once again denounced consumerism in the strongest possible terms. Speaking at an...
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Today was an exciting day for those of us in interested in faith and public life. Secretary of...
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