Pages tagged "Civic Participation"
Dr. William Cavanaugh on Catholicism & Nationalism. Are the two at odds?
In this episode of the Bridge Builder, we're talking about Catholicism and nationalism. Are these two things at odds, or can one be a goo...
Continue reading…Promoting the common good is not a spectator sport
After five very blessed years as associate director for public policy with the Minnesota Catholic Conference, I have decided to pursue a ...
Continue reading…Chris Arnade on his book, "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America"
In this week's episode we speak with Chris Arnade, author of "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America," the powerful photojournalist...
Continue reading…Lessons in Advocacy - Perspectives from MN Catholics
Lay Catholics provide insights and advice on advocating with your legislators.
Continue reading…Lauren McCormack on USCCB Legislative Priorities
In this episode of the Bridge Builder Podcast, we learn about some of the legislative priorities of the US Bishops. We speak with Lauren ...
Continue reading…Finding common ground for the common good
When I came back to the Catholic Church 20 years ago, it was due in large part to the Church’s public witness defending the sanctity of l...
Continue reading…Good politics is at the service of peace
The annual papal message for the World Day of Peace (Jan. 1, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God) — one of the best glimpses into the minds ...
Continue reading…After 2018: Does the Church have a ‘bigger agenda?’
In the aftermath of this past summer’s revelations of sex abuse and cover-up in the Church, there is a tendency for Catholics to slip int...
Continue reading…The evil within
In politics today, people have fallen into the habit of condemning the evil in other persons, groups, structures or oppressor classes, wh...
Continue reading…George Weigel on "The Fragility of Order", JPII & The Church in America
george-weigel-the-fragility-of-order-jpii-the-church-in-americaIn today’s podcast, we’re talking with George Weigel a Catholic theologian...
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