It is amazing to think about the great Catholic communion of believers, across the epochs of history. Today, we are comprised of more than 1.2 billion members, spanning all seven continents and employing almost every language known to humanity. Yes, there are real issues of concern within our communion – most pressing is the need … Continue reading Reflections on the Great Catholic Communion

In the introduction to this blog, I promised that from time to time I would pass along other writing, scholarship or blog pieces I found interesting or inspiring. Today, I do so from two of my law school colleagues: Teresa Collett and Mark Osler. Both are committed Christians, thoughtful colleagues and passionate advocates. Teresa has … Continue reading To the Heart of the Womb and to the Peripheries

On this day which falls between the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade – and which also marks the official beginning of the impeachment trial of President Trump - I offer a few reflections on important principles that connect these important American events. Beginning with the latter, at the heart of … Continue reading The Betrayal of the American Spirit

Last spring, on Holy Thursday, I was invited to join a group of diverse Catholics for a National Convening on Lay Leadership. The Convening was held at Georgetown University this past June. I was encouraged and enlightened by the group of committed Catholic leaders who gathered over Father’s Day weekend for a critical and robust … Continue reading Report from National Convening on Lay Leadership for a Wounded Church and Divided Nation Released

As we move from respect life month in October to the Solemnity of All Saints, I wanted to briefly reflect on a number of inspiring events that took place in the last week which manifest the importance of living a consistent ethic of life as Christian disciples. Friday, October 25: Frank Meuers, right, a survivor … Continue reading Consistent Ethic of Life on Full Display at Separate Events in Twin Cities

Fr. Daniel Griffith shared this homily at the Masses the weekend of September 28 and 29 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eagan, Minn., part of his ongoing work as Liaison for Restorative Justice and Healing for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.