OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The depiction of Jesus’ birth is itself a simple and joyful proclamation of the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God … The nativity scene is like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture.” (Pope Francis’ apostolic letter on the nativity scene, “Admirabile Signum” [“Enchanting […]
Talk story: Be self-giving, not self-serving
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We need to cling to this example of an authority that is authentic, humble, honest and self-giving rather than self-serving. We find it in Christ the King, who longs for us to live in the ways of his Kingdom of justice, love and peace.” (Bishop Larry Silva, homily for the Feast […]
Talk story: Embrace a thanks-giving spirit
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Night will be no more, nor will they need light from lamp or sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever and ever.” (Revelations 22: 5) Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to celebrate the blessings in our lives with family and friends, to talk story […]
Talk story: The campaign that empowers the poor
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I strongly encourage all to give generously to this CCHD collection as a way to witness to Jesus. Your support for this very important collection helps empower vulnerable people living in poverty to transform their families and communities into reflections of the Kingdom of God.” (Bishop Larry Silva, letter to the […]
Talk story: The cry of the earth, the cry of the poor
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Laudato si’, mi’ Signore.” (“Praise be to you, my Lord.”) In the words of this beautiful canticle, St. Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life … and a beautiful mother, who opens her arms to embrace us.” (Pope Francis, […]
Talk story: Meeting the wounded Christ at the border
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “It is not just about migrants … it is about not excluding anyone.” (Pope Francis, World Day of Migrants and Refugees) In celebration of the Vatican’s 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Sept. 29, Pope Francis called us to “encounter God at the margins.” In response, the U.S. Conference of […]
Talk story: Meeting migrant servants at the lower border
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “It is not just about migrants, it is about our humanity.” (Pope Francis, World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2019) During a recent mission trip to Tapachula, Mexico, we were blessed to break bread and talk story with migrant families, on the move amid life-threatening challenges. As we huddled in an […]
Talk story: Some GOOD NEWS!
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Despite the recent news of mass shootings, hurricanes, typhoons, and families suffering from the effects of migration, it is important to remember that the Holy Spirit continues to bring GOOD NEWS and hope to the vulnerable. Our last “Talk story” column reported the GOOD NEWS that St. Augustine Parish in Waikiki […]
Talk story: Hearts for the vulnerable
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The Lord reserves a special place in His heart for whoever has a disability … the church cannot be ‘mute’ or ‘tone deaf’ when it comes to the defense and promotion of people with disabilities.” (Pope Francis) Reaching out to the vulnerable is a fundamental part of “witnessing to Jesus.” As […]
Talk story: The bishops speak out
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We ask our leaders and all Americans to work to unite us as a great, diverse, and welcoming people.” (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, August 2019) In August, three serious crises devastated American families, spurring the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to raise its collective voice about upholding the dignity […]
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