Father Dan Griffith introduces the adult faith formation theme for the 2019-2020 program year, "Catholic Social Teaching & Evangelization." This first talk in the series is titled, "Gift and Responsibility: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching", with Father Griffith. The calendar of events for this program year can be found on the parish website. This talk … Continue reading Gift and Responsibility: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching
The Church’s Role in the Attainment of Justice
September 13, 2019 In my new blog, I explore the intersection of Catholic thought, culture, law and politics. In particular, I plan to use often the lens of Catholic social teaching through which to view contemporary issues – asking the question of how we best promote justice and human flourishing. Catholic social teaching is a … Continue reading The Church’s Role in the Attainment of Justice
The Ever Increasing Whiteness of our Teeth – What about our Souls?
August 24, 2019 In my new blog, I intend to concentrate primarily on the intersection of Catholic thought, culture, law and politics. Here is a description and introduction to the blog. From time to time, I will focus on the intersection of culture and Catholic spirituality as I do today. I have noticed recently a … Continue reading The Ever Increasing Whiteness of our Teeth – What about our Souls?
Mary Provides a Model of Holiness for a Church in Crisis
August 15, 2019 Today at Our Lady of Lourdes in Minneapolis and throughout the world, Catholics celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I am always moved as a priest when folks pause from their busy lives and worship the God who made them and redeemed them. Today, in a particular … Continue reading Mary Provides a Model of Holiness for a Church in Crisis
Faith, Justice & Flourishing 