Daily Archives: 28 April 2018

Alfie Evans

So, a very ill child has died in Liverpool. It’s a case that has stirred up many keystrokes in social media, and a combination of heartache, heartburn, and heartless politicization. A brief summary at all things wiki is here. The … Continue reading

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GeE 20: The Imitation of Christ

Paragraph 20 continues the discussion on the mission of the baptized person. Pope Francis counsels the imitation of Jesus Christ: That mission has its fullest meaning in Christ, and can only be understood through him. At its core, holiness is … Continue reading

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Aparecida 411: Pastoral Accompaniment of Migrants

A good reminder about those millions of people on the move–and we’re not talking First Worlders’ vacations. For migrants, it’s not about the destination so much as it’s something to do with a home that is no longer livable. What … Continue reading

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