The Word of God this Sunday is a summons to follow the pattern of self-emptying way of Jesus. We are called to be a beacon of light for the world not by domination and superiority but embodying the dynamic presence, power and energy of the God of relational transformation. [Read More]
None of us has the answers to the conflagration unfolding in the Middle East. No matter where any of us lays the blame, we all lament the loss of so many lives of innocent non-combatants whose homes, schools and hospitals are in close proximity to military targets in a style of warfare that no longer discriminates between the innocent children above ground and the combatants in tunnels below. [Read More]
Given the deep divisions within and across our societies, advancing a culture of encounter is a both a Gospel imperative and a practical one. Francis’s humble and generous approach to interreligious dialogue can help us along that path. [Read More]