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Reel Time

Rose Pacatte, FSP August 24, 2017

Detroit

On July 23, 1967, what would become known as the “12th Street Riot ” erupts in Detroit, Michigan, when police raid an unlicensed bar in the early morning hours. The angry cops treat the black patrons like criminals and herd them outside. A crowd gathers, a store window is smashed, and an uprising is born from years of mistreatment by police, housing segregation, and a lack of jobs, opportunities, and education. Five days later, 43 people are dead and 1,189 people are injured.

Notes from a Friar: Jesus and the Moth

Jim Van Vurst, OFM August 23, 2017

Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of Matthew’s Gospel contain Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. These chapters contain about 101 verses and are considered a basic summary of Jesus’ teaching for anyone wishing to become his disciple.

John Vianney: The Saint Who Could Read Souls

Greg Heffernan August 4, 2017

John Vianney, a beloved saint, the patron of parish priests and confessors, has a lot to teach believers the world over.

A Franciscan in Syria

Father Ibrahim Alsabagh, OFM July 24, 2017

He’s pastor of St. Francis Parish in war-besieged Aleppo, Syria. Here is an excerpt from his gripping daily journal.

Bridging the Generation Gap

Christopher M. Bellitto, PhD July 24, 2017

Pope Francis encourages us to build bonds between young and old.

The Martha and Mary Balance

Mark P. Shea July 24, 2017

We are called to serve God and neighbor. Scripture guides us to accomplish both.

Which Party Reflects Catholic Teaching?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 24, 2017

Although I was raised Catholic and attend Sunday Mass regularly, in recent years I am finding the Church’s position, or perhaps its silence, on many political issues disturbing. I understand pro-life concerns, but I don’t understand why the only pro-life issue the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) really seems to care about is abortion.

Purgatory Seems Unnecessary

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 24, 2017

As Catholics, we believe that faith and works are needed to get to heaven. If Jesus died for our sins, why is purgatory needed? Didn’t he already repair what was needed?

Catholics don’t regard faith and works as though they were steps one and two to get into heaven. Genuine faith must always overflow into works of mercy and compassion.

Where Are Bold Catholic Leaders?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 24, 2017

Pope Francis is the best thing that has happened to the Catholic Church since St. John XXIII. I know there are lots of dedicated priests, religious, and laypeople working on the front lines with refugees, the poor, the elderly, single mothers, and other at-risk groups of people. But where among today’s leaders are the Oscar Romeros, the Daniel Berrigans, and the Dorothy Days? I don’t think I’m having a crisis of faith; it feels more like a crisis of religion because of tepid leadership.

Reel Time

Rose Pacatte, FSP July 24, 2017

Wonder Woman

Diana (Gal Gadot), a princess and demigod of the Amazon race of women, was created by Zeus from clay to protect humanity. The women live on an island hidden from the rest of time and creation. Diana’s mother, Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen), forbids her to train for war despite pressure from her aunt, Antiope (Robin Wright), a great warrior.