Continuing from the previous week , we go deeper to the underlying principles of a life steeped in and committed to mercy.. There are four core principles in the Catholic Church’s social teaching: respect and protection of the dignity of the human person, the pursuit of the common good, the value of solidarity, and subsidiarity—that… Continue reading Catechesis of Mercy 2
The Beginnings of Mercy Mercy begins not when we are old enough to study social justice teaching, but indeed began before we are born. It began with God, fulfilled in Christ and is to be continued with each one of us. Thus, it is not an add-on to our Christian discipleship but inherently intertwined in… Continue reading A Catechesis of Mercy: Part 1
Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World (Loyola Press) With the incredible appeal of Pope Francis, there has been understandably a vast array of books on him or by him featuring his homilies, angelus’, addresses and encyclicals. Yet, I am so thrilled to be able to preview a book composed of… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: A Child’s Perspective “Dear Pope Francis”
Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World (Loyola Press) With the incredible appeal of Pope Francis, there has been understandably a vast array of books on him or by him featuring his homilies, angelus’, addresses and encyclicals. Yet, I am so thrilled to be able to preview a book composed of… Continue reading A Child’s Perspective: “Dear Pope Francis”
You are invited to join me this week for An Engaging Faith on Breadbox Media daily at 4pm EST. Enter To Win a Copy of Pray with Me by Grace Urbanski (Ave Maria Publishing) or A Catechist's Backpack by Joe Paprocki (Loyola Press) Drawing runs 8/30-9/6 Click to enter.. Get prepared for Back to school with all… Continue reading An Engaging Faith: 8/31-9/6
Today, please join me as I am featured on A Seeking Heart with Allison Gingras along with a week of several outstanding Catholic bloggers. Join in as we chat about the busyness of life as a blogger, graduate student, mom, and the beautiful invitation of lay ministry. Undoubtedly, there will be many surprise conversations as… Continue reading A Seeking Heart: On Faith Journeys, Blogging & Catechesis
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