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at night she dreams of angels and
of boys who bring her flowers Read more [...]
Mary, Mother of Deep Looking
It is so much easier to shield ourselves from the pain of this world – to push it away - through mindless activity and myriad addictions than to let it touch us at a deep level. Read more [...]
We Have Our Marching Orders
Yes, whatever our field of study, the fierce urgency of these times demands from us a response. Read more [...]
Fire in Our Hearts
If we are unwilling to look at our own weaknesses, our own hypocrisies, our own shortcomings, it is unlikely that we will muster the maturity to listen to the criticism of those we call “enemy. Read more [...]
Resistance and Resurrection: Feast of Mary Magdala
Fortunately, we have a great cloud of witnesses who, following in the footsteps of Mary Magdala, have walked this wild road of resurrection. These are the women from whom we draw strength. ] Read more [...]
Something’s Burning
Yes, something is burning . . . Iraq. And we set the fire. We’re losing our souls alright, but not at the local movie house. Read more [...]
Here I am, George . . . Come and Get Me
Far be it from me to ask the government to spend money it needs to wage war and enrich the arms industry to hunt down yet another peace activist. Therefore, I consider it my civic duty to say, “Here I am, George. Come and get me.” Read more [...]
The Power of Our Hands
Our hands, dear sisters, have more power than we know. Read more [...]
Closing Schools Is Same as Turning Back on Students
I don’t recall Jesus saying, “Let the children come unto me . . . only if they’re Catholic.” Read more [...]
A Preferential Option for the Privileged
What a teachable moment it would have been if just a single man in his clerical garb had descended the steps of the cathedral and stood on the sidewalk in solidarity with our students. Read more [...]