social justice

Podcast cover featuring a statue of Saint Augustine, fried chicken from Gather&Share, and text "Praxis of Liberation and the Judases in the Church by John B. Manos."

BFP: The Praxis of Liberation

Father Rothrock was sent to Siberia – we look at Judases who balk at worship of God and suggest helping the poor instead – Gramsci’s transformed Marxist Church

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Announcement poster for "40 Years of People Power" annual meeting by The Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition. Black and white illustration of a diverse group celebrating together in front of buildings. Text includes event details: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 6:00-9:00 PM at St. Simon Stock Church, Bronx NY. Spanish translation provided; bring a dish or beverage to share. Contact information for more details."

Why Not Give to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development?

Hasn’t it undergone a major overhaul recently? When asked to explain, in a nutshell, why a Catholic might continue to oppose the annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) collection, despite recent protestations that the CCHD has put its house in order, there are four solid responses: CCHD continues to make grants to organizations that…

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Text "From Under the Rubble" over a background of rough, gray and brown stones with some green moss."

From Under the Rubble…Defining Conservatism Down

Every New Year the usual suspects on the Left generously offer their advice on how to preserve and protect the Republican Party. This time around, two of the liberal media’s anointed “conservatives,” Peter Wehner and Michael Gerson, take their turn. In several recent offerings, these co-authors attack the Tea Party and insist that, to “save…

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Text reads: "The Two Feet of Love in Action" with colorful footprints and the word "what!" in large, bold letters. Footprints are green, orange, and yellow."

Standing on Two Feet? Does the USCCB get Social Justice?

For years, Catholic educators have used the visual of two footprints to explain the difference between two kinds of charitable works, that is, the traditional “works of mercy” and what is, in some places, called “social justice.” This latter work is explained in different ways, depending on the degree of fidelity given material has to…

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