This morning the International Union of Superiors General had an audience with Pope Francis, and by all accounts (or at least the account I read on Twitter), they were really giving it to him, pushing for more leadership opportunities, asking preaching by women, and asking why there are no female deacons seeing as Scripture mentionsContinue reading >>
How Pope Francis made me cry
Whenever our interior life becomes caught up in its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others, no place for the poor. God’s voice is no longer heard, the quiet joy of his love is no longer felt, and the desire to do good fades. – Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium 2 IContinue reading >>
The loving vision
I began the descent to San Damiano a half hour before the church and monastery were due to reopen after riposa. Knowing I would arrive before that time I eased down the hill, admiring olive trees and Umbrian vistas while trying not to think about the impending ascent after I visited the holy site. TuckedContinue reading >>
The Papal statements we should focus on
There has been much sound and fury about the Pope’s recent statements. Between the interview he gave to Jesuit periodicals and his recent apostolic exhortation, he has given us a lot to chew on, and the media’s fascination with him has allowed his quotes to creep into the mainstream. Plenty of folks have put wordsContinue reading >>