by Kevin Clarkein America Just a few hours after its bishop-members voted down the candidacy of Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark for the number-three spot at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Nov. 16, Bishop John Stowe, O.F.M. Conv. of Lexington, Ky., was smiling through evident frustration. In a few hours he would—again—implore his fellow bishops … Continue reading Bishop Stowe wants the USCCB to take Pope Francis’ priorities seriously
This Advent, amid a ‘polycrisis’, let us consider where we can find hope
by Joseph Nangle, OFMPax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace [NOTE: During these weeks of Advent our reflections will strike a continuous note: Searching for Hope.] “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. o God hear my voice.I wait with longing for the Lord, my soul waits for His word.” (Psalm 130) Those … Continue reading This Advent, amid a ‘polycrisis’, let us consider where we can find hope