The Kin-dom of God
When I first encountered a prayer using “kin-dom” instead of “kingdom,” I remember thinking that it was a sort of liberal watering down of the robust vision of Christ the King in glory, diminishing the power of his lordship.
Where Is Jesus in the Pandemic Protests?
One person’s expression of unlimited liberty is another person’s experience of unwelcome restriction.
The Time is Now for Justice for Caregivers
But the truth is that home care workers are struggling to make ends meet.
The Mark of Cain: On Who Deserves to Live
Killing in the name of God should be the ultimate oxymoron – the most extreme self-canceling, obvious-to-all contradiction.
Stewards of Our Home: A Litany for Our Interdependent Relationship with All of Creation
To be a true steward of a truly hospitable home means we must remember that sacredness.
Transcending Boundaries as People of Faith
God’s love, if we believe it, is unlimited and crosses every human-made boundary.
A Time to Grieve
Then I return to bearing witness, recognizing that there is indeed a time for grief, and we are in that time.
Money and Activism: Faith-Fueled Investing to Fight Climate Change
As someone who has been in advocacy work for a while, I’ve begun to wonder how much all this 'righteous anger' accomplishes if we don’t learn to examine our own ethical choices as well.
Hope for Hunger: We can Answer the Moral Call to End Malnutrition
I believe in our country's ability to boldly lead an effective global response to food security and adequate nutrition and this initiative offers a blueprint for faith-based and U.S. government action.
Bishop Barber’s Remarks to the Vatican Conference on Ending Poverty
I am honored to be here at the Vatican on the feast of St. Francis to share with you on behalf of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival in my home, the United States of America.