Commentary
Faithfully Catholic. Authentically Franciscan.
“Go, rebuild my Church!” This divine inspiration, which St. Francis received at San Damiano provides a suitable backdrop for Franciscan Media’s new mission-oriented focus.
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Replacing Moral Outrage with Curiosity and Wonder
It would be wise in our age to return to the wisdom that arose from Vatican II around the notion of inculturation—the idea that diversity within differing cultures contributes to a “deeper humanity” and a “better plan for the universe.”
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The Work of Our Hands: A Meditation on Labor
This Labor Day, maybe every day, I will say a prayer for these unsung heroes.
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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
A growing movement seeks to blur the line between Church and state by imposing Christian values on others, which goes against the teaching of the Church and poses a threat to democracy.
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Editorial: The Ten Commandments in the Classroom
When you think about the purpose of the public schools in our country, what comes to mind?
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Building Peace in a Nation Divided
The example of St. Francis can be our guide as we navigate bitter divisions in our world, our nation—and perhaps even our dinner tables.
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Streaming: Thanksgiving Films
While cinephiles are awash in Christmas films this time of year, Thanksgiving has not proven as lucrative a theme for filmmakers to explore.