Mar 12, 2020 | Money in Politics
Pope Francis calls on each of us to “meddle in politics” and we interpret this concept as a requirement that all Americans must have an equal say in the public square. However, working against this ideal is the impact of big money. The corrosive influence of big...
Mar 9, 2020 | Care for Creation
As Franciscans, we hold a special place in our heart for our Mother Earth. We see our God reflected in her beauty and remember the necessity of a balanced ecology. This year we join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th anniversary of Laudato...
Mar 9, 2020 | Immigration, Uncategorized
The Supreme Court is expected to make their decision on the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) between now and the end of June. Thousands of DACA recipients are in danger of losing their status and in danger of deportation. We need faith...
Feb 10, 2020 | Peacemaking
In November, the Franciscan Friars Conventual invited Unity Production Foundation and the Franciscan Action Network to a day of discussion in commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan Malik Al-Kamil. The...