LORD, SHOW US THE FATHER
It is comforting to know that our belief in Christ Jesus is our means to eternal life. But if you listen to the gospels carefully, it is clear that they ask more of us than simply believing in Jesus. Jesus asks us not simply to believe in His name but to do His works. He says, “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do.” Faith, while an essential part of discipleship is not sufficient in itself. It must be lived out in such a way that it reflects God’s love in our lives.
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Iranian parents whose children died in the February 28 U.S. strike have written Pope Leo XIV a letter of thanks — and the phrases they quote back are his own. The White House has yet to apologize.
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Trump and his supporters have both misunderstood and distorted the role of religion in a democratic society. Religious communities are not supposed to be cheerleaders for the state. They are supposed to be umpires, calling strikes and balls — and mostly, foul balls.
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It has been a year since the death of Pope Francis, a pope who, through his compassion, humility, and vision, left a lasting mark on the Church and the world. Known for his emphasis on mercy, pastoral care, and a Church that listens, he inspired Catholics to live their faith with courage, justice, and solidarity.
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There is a stubborn desire that seems to follow every human being like a shadow: We want to be happy. And yet, there is an equally stubborn fact that follows just as closely: Suffering is unavoidable. For Christians, the tension can feel especially sharp because the language of joy is so bold in the tradition.
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From its earliest centuries, Christianity was bound up with politics, with frequent tensions between government power and religious authority.
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Pope Francis, who died a year ago, is remembered for his two intuitions: the Church as a 'field hospital' and the 'third world war fought piecemeal'
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In Africa, Leo has shared a stage with authoritarian leaders and, at their own invitation, admonished aspects of their governance. It is precisely because the pope is not a politician that he can operate in such a way.
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Consistent with his duty to give witness to God’s justice and love for the human family, Pope Leo — together with some of his leading supporters — has spoken out against these grave threats to human dignity and the common good. Some of the most prominent American Catholic conservatives,however, are now beginning to push back.
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