New Oxford Notes: December 2013
Pope Francis & the Primacy of Conscience
The most egregious remark in the Pope's interview with Scalfari concerns a subjective definition of conscience, one that the self-described atheist says he "perfectly shares."
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Pope Francis: Delight of the World
Jorge Mario Bergoglio is fast becoming one of the most popular persons on the planet, a global celebrity of the greatest appeal.
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The First Amendment speaks of not impeding "free exercise of religion." It does not say public life must officially pretend that religion and religious citizens do not exist.
Through His Church, His covenant, His liturgy, His sacraments, His Word, and His Spirit, Christ continues to dwell among us.
Perhaps we'll get concern for the poor, advocacy for peace, and a reaching out to believers on the margins along with a restoration of jettisoned elements of Catholic tradition.