The Good Steward — Peace on Earth
byThe encyclical that St. John XXIII published in 1963, “Pacem in Terris” (Peace on Earth) is a passionate and compellingly urgent call for an…
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The Good Steward — Pope Francis’ vision of synodality
byPope Francis is convinced that the synodal process — which involves prayerful discernment, attentive listening and respectful dialogue — is an important church gathering…
The Good Steward — For the true participation of all
byThe three-year synodal journey, which will conclude in October 2024, follows in the wake of the Church’s renewal proposed by the Second Vatican Council….
The Good Steward — Contempt is not Catholic
byHow many times have we listened to someone whose opinion of a public figure in society or in the church is nothing but pure…
The Good Steward — The Human Condition: Grandeur and Misery
byOn June 19, 2023, the 400th anniversary of the birth of the brilliant French layman Blaise Pascal, Pope Francis published an apostolic exhortation reflecting…
The Good Steward — Synod’s continental phase identifies vital issues
byThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have published the final document for the continental…
The Good Steward – Catholic schools: a blessing, not a burden
byDuring the past 50 years, every independent research study on the effectiveness of Catholic education in the United States has shown conclusively that Catholic…
The Good Steward — Religious women and men are close to God
byIn 1997, St. John Paul II instituted the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. This celebration, which honors all women and men in…
The Good Steward — An embrace of Jesus’ final words
byPope Francis’ homily for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI did not address the life and works of Joseph Ratzinger. Instead, his homily…
The Good Steward — Spring of hope or winter of despair?
byWe live in difficult times today. From one perspective, humanity has made enormous progress, suggesting a “spring of hope.” But from another point of…