Pages tagged "Faithful Citizenship"
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…Seek first the kingdom
Faithful citizenship requires transcending the ideologies and partisan divides of our time and working primarily for the salvation of sou...
Continue reading…Election 2018 - A Message to MN Catholics
Voting is Just One Step to Being a Faithful Citizen In the coming days, take time to form your conscience through prayer, reading the scr...
Continue reading…Fighting fake news with the truth of Christ
Fake news that distorts public discourse and manipulates the public will not be countered effectively by a renewed interest in journalist...
Continue reading…Caucusing for human dignity
It might not be a presidential election year, but in November, Minnesotans will still vote for a governor and all 10 of its representativ...
Continue reading…Taking battle notes from Star Wars
As Catholics, we lose a lot of battles in the public arena. Sometimes giving up and opting out appears to be the best option, but it’s no...
Continue reading…St. Francis: Tough words for lawmakers and citizens alike
St. Francis of Assisi is a beloved saint to many, but often a mischaracterized one. Usually shown with animals, the mainstream vision of ...
Continue reading…Politics for Love of Jesus
In my work as the Policy and Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Catholic Conference, I meet many Minnesota Catholics who have a deep ...
Continue reading…Immigration and an Easter People
The Easter season is a time to confidently celebrate the victory of Christ over death, once and for all. But the confidence of the Resur...
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