So I ask myself – what does that mean to me? I never really gave it much thought, as may be true for many people whose lives do not intersect with it, or with the reality of people living with Alzheimer’s or brain conditions. That was the case with me – until things changed. I...
Love God, & Love Your Neighbor (Mark 12) and Wednesday, June 7 is World Caring Day I was looking at National Days again, and at Daily Readings for Thursday, from the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). I was amazed to find that these complimented one another! The...
June is The Sacred Heart Month In the Catholic Church, the month of June holds a special significance as it is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is an expression of love, gratitude, and reverence towards the heart of Jesus Christ, symbolizing His divine and compassionate...
Love God, & Love Your Neighbor…. (Mark 12) and Thurs., June 7th = “World CARING Day!” I was looking at National Days again, AND at Daily Readings for Thursday, from the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). I was amazed to find that...
June always makes me feel that summertime is finally real. It brings a newness with it – a sense of possibility – a feeling of really being alive! What a wonderful extension of our call to be joyous and active “Easter People” – people of the resurrection! Jesus...
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be...
Today is National Cultural Diversity Day. “We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity, life would be very boring.” ~ Catherine Pulsifer I love the feeling of being unique, one of a kind, a special creation from God. I also am so...
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable...
"The Hands of God are so often found at the ends of our very own arms.” ~ Sr. Monica Joan, from the television series “Call the Midwives” I love this series (found on Netflix). If you haven’t seen it, Sr. Monica Joan is the elderly Nun who is having some memory...
DO WE LIVE THESE CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS? Rights and Responsibilities The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to...
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