Solving Our Century

Solving Our Century

Lately I’ve become really interested in computer jigsaw puzzles – all the random tiles of shapes and colors that crowd the laptop screen before eventually revealing the mosaic! It’s satisfying to solve the mystery. “Solve?” Not really. I actually have nothing...
How to Respond to a World in Need of Mercy

How to Respond to a World in Need of Mercy

Flickr: Luis Felipe Salas In the Gospel, we hear John the Baptist answer the crowd begging him to help them understand how to prepare for the one “who will bring a powerful Spirit and a burning fire.” What should we do? Share one of your two cloaks; share your food;...
Pope Francis and Mercy

Pope Francis and Mercy

Remember the municipal employee—Kim Davis—who refused to issue marriage licenses because of her rejection of same-sex applicants? The one who announced that Pope Francis had told her to “stay strong,” even as she went to jail for her beliefs? A Vatican spokesman...