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Book Review: Be Transformed: A Biblical Journey Toward a More Just World by Micah D. Kiel
On many occasions in my 45 years as a member of a religious order, I have heard that we Christians must be “signs of contradiction” to the motivations and dreams of our society. To a young man, just starting out, this challenge energized and motivated me to seek to do and to embody such a challenge. Such an ideal was helpful in choosing friends, seeking activity for justice and peace and for deep prayer to be God’s instrument in a world whose motivation so often did not reflect ... continue reading
Join the Dorothy Day Guild
Invitation to Join the Guild for the Canonization of Dorothy Day You are invited to join the Dorothy Day Guild. Membership in the Guild is free. Write to the following address: *|Dorothy Day Guild c/o Manhattan University 4513 Manhattan College Parkway Bronx, NY 10471|* https://www.dorothydayguild.org/join-us Please also send information to this address about favors received after praying for Dorothy’s intercession. ... continue reading
Our Needs at Casa Juan Diego
School uniforms Rice in two-pound packages Pinto beans in two-pound packages Canned chicken, tuna Pasta Miralax Tylenol Baby wipes Underpads for the sick ... continue reading
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
