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December 21, 2016

The Light will always conquer the darkness

The Light will always conquer the darkness

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 8 (Year A) Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12

Darkness does indeed often cover the Earth and its people, and it is one of our own making.

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
September 10, 2015

All are equal in the eyes of the Lord

All are equal in the eyes of the Lord

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Sept. 20 (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; Psalm 54; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37)

Why was Wisdom’s holy and righteous man such an inviting target? One would think that an inspiring example of goodness and righteousness would be welcome. But truly upright individuals generate a lot of resentment, guilt and anger. Their presence can provoke a nagging sense of what we could or should be.

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
July 22, 2015

Mayors discuss ways to promote equality, environmental protection

Pope Francis addresses mayors from around the world at a workshop on climate change and human trafficking in the synod hall at the Vatican July 21. Local government leaders were invited by the pontifical academies of sciences and social sciences to sign a declaration recognizing that climate change and extreme poverty are influenced by human activity. Also pictured is Cardinal Francesco Montenegro of Agrigento, Italy.

VATICAN CITY - Many of the mayors who met July 21 with Pope Francis stayed at the Vatican for a second day of discussions focused on city planning that promotes economic growth, equality and environmental protection simultaneously.

Published in Vatican
March 12, 2015

Gender equality report hits centre court

National Basketball Association superstar LeBron James, right, and Facebook chief operations officer Sheryl Sandberg has teamed up to promote gender equality.

Basketball superstar LeBron James and the National Basketball Association have joined best-selling author Sheryl Sandberg in promoting gender equality, the timing coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8.

Published in Robert Brehl