The very first thing our new Pope did was to choose the name of Francis for St. Francis of Assisi. No Pope has ever been named Francis before. If Pope Francis had not done anything else, just claiming the name of Francis would have had a tremendous impact. (Para leer este artículo en español, haga… continue reading
Pope Wants a Church of the Poor and For the Poor, But a Well-known Catholic Writer Rejects Saint Francis of Assisi
July 5, 2013 by
Habemus Papam – We Have a New Pope Francis – What Does This Mean For the Catholic Worker?
March 18, 2013 by
Not only do we have a new Pope, we have a new, new Pope. Everything about him is unique. He is the first non-European Pope since the 8th century. He is the first Jesuit Pope Even more significantly, however – he is the first Pope Francis. The very first thing the new Pope did was… continue reading
“Take Away My Heart Of Stone and Give Me a Heart Of Flesh”
February 21, 2013 by
I picked up Thomas Merton’s last book, Contemplative Prayer, which I am starting to read, and the foreword by our good Quaker friend Douglas Steere brought back to my memory a strange incident in my life. He quotes William Blake: “We are put on earth for a little space that we may learn to bear… continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI Praises Dorothy Day
February 13, 2013 by
In one of his last general audiences before leaving his Petrine ministry (February 13, 2013), Pope Benedict XVI spoke about how difficult it often is to live one’s faith in God in the midst of modern secular society, as it has been in other periods of history. He emphasized the great conversions that… continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI Resigns, Leaves Us Wisdom On Living the Gospel
February 11, 2013 by
On February 11, 2013, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Holy Father Benedict XVI announced his resignation because of his advanced age and lessened strength. In the flurry of Internet articles and television commentary that followed, what seemed to be missed was the profundity of what he has had to say in his… continue reading
Mary, Model of Hospitality
December 2, 2012 by
Lauren, a recent graduate from Villanova University, is a Catholic Worker in Houston. At the Annunciation, Mary responded to Gabriel’s announcement of her role in salvation history with perfect humility, wisdom, and faith, saying, “Be it done unto me according to thy word.” With that statement, she offered herself as the vessel that would shelter,… continue reading
Our Lady of Guadalupe in My Life – and Answer to Prayers
December 2, 2012 by
It was exactly one year ago that I moved to the city of Houston. Starting a new life is not easy. One has to start from zero and try to adapt as quickly as possible. When I arrived here, I felt very alone, without realizing that I never was. Besides having my husband,… continue reading
Hospitality Takes Us Beyond Our Limits, Generates Conversion
October 9, 2012 by
A man returning from a long and difficult trip looks for someone who will be waiting for him at the station or airport. Everyone wants to tell his story and share moments of sorrow and joy with someone who awaits his return. A person can maintain his mental health and continue to live when there… continue reading
Monseñor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero
July 8, 2012 by
Monseñor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero. A film by Ana Carrigan & Juliet Weber. Produced by the Kellogg Institute at the University of Notre Dame. Reviewed by the Editors, Mark and Louise Zwick Watching the documentary, Monseñor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero, brought back to us our intense experience of living in El… continue reading
Works of Mercy, Psalms, and Resurrection
April 6, 2012 by
Mark’s surgery last spring was an inspiration to us in faith and a sense of God’s providence. We had hesitated for some time to proceed with an operation that he needed, but it was recommended. We worried about Mark’s heart, because it often beats very strongly, even shaking the bed. It flutters enough to get… continue reading
