Category Archives: bishops

Today, we look at the distinctive call of the Christian. Unfortunately, Christianity is often presented “old-school,” in an antique way, as the Aparecida bishops describe how it used to be for pagans: 131. The call issued by Jesus, the Master, … Continue reading →

Today, we commence Chapter Four, exploring “The Vocation of Missionary Disciples To Holiness.” Paragraphs 129 through 152 will give us a window on the thinking of the Aparecida bishops as to this universal call to holiness. It may seem new to … Continue reading →

The Latin American bishops wrap up Chapter Three, a two-paragraph conclusion confident about their “Continent of Hope and Love.” The term is from the pope emeritus. And there are reasons for optimism and gratitude, first for a plenteous Christian identification … Continue reading →

Before Laudato Si’ the Aparecida bishops preached “Good News” on “the Universal Destiny of Goods and Ecology.” 125. With the native peoples of the Americas, we praise the Lord who created the universe as the realm of life and the … Continue reading →

In the last post on this document, we looked very briefly at human work. It’s a topic worth considerable study, prayer, and thought. But we must move on. “Science and technology” is very much on peoples’ minds these days. The … Continue reading →

Pope John Paul’s 1981 encyclical provides support for looking at work in this section on “The Good News Of Human Activity.” 120. We praise God because in the beauty of creation, the work of his hands, there shines the meaning … Continue reading →

Christians acknowledge a basic positive regard to marriage and family. The love we experience is partly due to God’s positive regard for us. God loves us as a creation, and God loves each person individually. how do we know this? … Continue reading →