Liberation Theology never became mainstream, but it did have a number of Catholic proponents, mainly in Latin America. This essay explores the origins, proponents, opponents,
In his 11/1/22 article, I was delighted that Father Nathaniel Dryer spoke of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. As per my
The Christian duty to provide for the poor and the needy is conditioned only by our own capabilities. Whether the poor person “deserves” to be
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at fundamental principles for our interior life. Our relationship with God is rooted in the time spent
Said Paul Tillich, one of the most significant theologians of the last century, In indigenous Filipino psychology, there is a methodology that involves the concept
Every branch of the American military has a motto. “This we’ll defend” is the U.S. Army’s motto going back to the Revolution. In many respects,
Throughout human history, society has treated people unjustly based on race, gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. The practice continues today. Perpetrators of social injustice include
In earlier columns, I presented the Catholic view of justice and racism. As protests, rioting, and controversy continue in the wake of the killing of
Today, in the United States of America, on Memorial Day, we honor and remember all the brave men and women who died while fighting to
Like every other social issue before it or concurrent with it, the COVID-19 Crisis calls us to practice justice. Unless we understand justice, we will
Here in Portugal, it is common to say to a pregnant woman, “As long as the baby is healthy… that is most important.” What if
My meditation on St. Veronica has been ongoing for years now. This Lent, as I sat in the church of St. Veronica praying the Stations
I recently went to mass at a Convent of the order of St. Clare in Sintra, Portugal. We talked to one of the nuns briefly
Intersectionality theory is the most dangerous political ideology to sweep academia since the 1960s resurgence of Marxism-Leninism, to which it owes a heavy (if not
The Power of Images To Change Lives Marie Constantin, the photographer and author of Finding Calcutta: Memoirs of a Photographer, understands images have power, more power than words alone
When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him. The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love
Recently, I have begun a series on the Catholic understanding of human nature from a philosophical perspective. Before returning to the next installment in the
The March for Life has just passed. The shouts, chantings, and ever-creative handmade signs are still vivid in many minds, images redolent with pro-life enthusiasm.
The Easter Bounty- Chocolates When we walk down any candy aisle in a grocery store, we are guaranteed to see many beautifully wrapped and enticing
The Power of Images To Change Lives Marie Constantin, the photographer and author of Finding Calcutta: Memoirs of a Photographer, understands images have power, more power than
The upcoming presidential election has sparked great debate. Many feel there is no good candidate and are left wading through issues with no easy answers. Of top concern
With the cacophony of opinions clashing on the Donald Trump-Pope Francis cyber conversation, another voice is hardly necessary. But since I haven’t read too many