Catholic citizenship – Page 3

Pope Francis on the common good:”Get right in there!”

Lobbying’s behind me, but civic engagement isn’t. I keep track of what my state legislature is doing and not doing on things like the right to life. A few days hence – when I’ll be away, as it happens – there will be seven hearings over two days on relevant bills. Part of the workContinue reading “Pope Francis on the common good:”Get right in there!””

9 Days for Life: join the novena

Note: this post and its featured image refer to the 2023 9 Days for Life program. The program is renewed annually. The most current information is at respectlife.org. Beginning today, you can join others in a focused nine-day program of prayer and reading for the protection of human life at all its stages. 9 DaysContinue reading “9 Days for Life: join the novena”

A week of observances: honoring MLK Jr., recalling Roe, seeking justice

Today is a federal holiday, honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Later this week will be the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. This is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, an ecumenical project promoted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The year’s theme is “Do Good; Seek Justice.” We included prayersContinue reading “A week of observances: honoring MLK Jr., recalling Roe, seeking justice”