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Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi – Needed for Our Time of War, Inequality, and Environmental Destruction
The proclamation of this year (2026-2027) as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi is perfect timing as we face similar dangers that were present at the time when Francis lived – 800 years ago. In a Jan. 10 letter to the ministers general of the Conference of the Franciscan Family, Pope Leo said St. Francis’ message of peace was needed now more than ever. “In this age, marked by so many seemingly interminable wars, by internal and social divisions that create mistrust and fear, ... continue reading
Every War Leaves the World Worse Than It Was Before
“Make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow Your love.” This well-known prayer, attributed to St Francis of Assisi and repeated so often that it may seem hackneyed, deserves our renewed and deep attention. We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis and also in the midst of a war in the Middle East. How should we respond? What does our faith demand of us? Recently, numerous Catholic leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Blase ... continue reading
Our Building at 4818 Rose Street Closed for Four Weeks for Plumbing and Foundation Repair
We have to close our main building at 4818 Rose Street for four weeks, beginning March 31, in order to work on water and foundation problems under the building. We will not be able to distribute food during this time, but our other programs will continue – the clinic, the program for the very ill or disabled and hospitality. The land in Houston is prone to shifting and it is not uncommon to have to repair foundations of buildings. We have watched as parts of ... continue reading
A Catholic Vision for Today’s World
In order that he shall find God, the Christian is placed on the streets of the world, sent to the manacled and poor brethren, to all who suffer, hunger and thirst; to all who are naked, sick, and in prison. From henceforth this is his place; he must identify with them all… for it is the same way that God sent a Savior to us. (Todd Walatka, Von Balthasar and the Option for the Poor: Theodramatics in the Light of Liberation Theology, Catholic University of America Press) One would ... continue reading
NEWMAN NAMED A DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
On July 31, Pope Leo XIV announced that John Henry Newman (1801-1890), known more familiarly as Cardinal Newman, is to be declared a Doctor of the Church, and this officially happened at the Vatican on November 1, 2025. This is a much rarer event in Christianity than having canonizations. It refers to a recognition of the highly influential teachings of a man or woman, already viewed as a saint, on the faith life of the church. The word doctor means teacher. The rather short list of recognized ... continue reading
