Pope Francis: Politics Can Still Be a Force for Good
Politicians can still fulfill what Pope Francis calls a lofty calling working for the common good. But also, what role does the church play in fulfilling that goal?
What Does a Healthy Populism Look Like?
What does a healthy populism look like? Pope Francis explores this in chapter 5 of Fratelli Tutti.
Globalization or Localization? Pope Francis says, “Both!”
Pope Francis says we need to hold the two goals of dealing with global problems and taking care of our own in tension with one another.
What does Loving the Immigrant Actually Mean?
God wants us to love the immigrant and refugee in our midst. But what does that really mean? Pope Francis addresses the practical steps countries need to take to love the stranger in their midst.
Why I am Catholic – Biblical Evidence
The Bible, however old school it is, is still one of the reasons I’m Catholic. It is evidence for faith.
Yes, Even Countries Should Care about Other Countries
If I am my neighbor’s keeper, does that mean families, communities and even countries need to care about others on a larger level? Pope Francis says, “Yes.”
Pope Francis: See the Poor and Act in Concrete Ways
Pope Francis encourages us to see how we can be a little bit like the characters in the story of the Good Samaritan. He counsels us to really see the poor and disadvantaged and act in concrete and local ways to help them.
What Does the Good Samaritan have to do with Global Issues?
Pope Francis insists that the parable of the Good Samaritan has a lot to say about how we must address pressing global problems today.
Pope Francis: Texting ≠Real Relationship and the Need to Help Immigrants
Pope Francis makes the case for relationships IRL and explains the responsibility we all have to be open to immigrants.
Toxic Politics and Globalization – YouTube Video
This is the third Wisdom of Pope Francis podcast episode I have converted into a YouTube video. Continuing in Fratelli Tutti, I get into the section where Pope Francis talks about the benefits and perils of globalization and also the way a toxic political culture can divide us.
Intro to Fratelli Tutti – YouTube Episode
This episode of Wisdom of Pope Francis covers the introduction to Fratelli Tuttie, the pope’s latest encyclical. These are podcast episodes I am converting to YouTube videos.
We Need to Hear Pope Francis’ Call to Fraternity
Now more than even, we need to hear Pope Francis’ call to friendship on an individual and societal level.
Pope Francis: Communities can be Self-Focused, Too
Pope Francis encourages families, communities, and even whole countries to stop being self-focused and look to how they can help others.
Forget the Year of the Ox. This is the Year of St. Joseph!
Pope Francis has declared this coming year in the Catholic Church the Year of St. Joseph, encouraging Catholics everywhere to look to the foster father of Jesus as a model for our own lives and for intercession.
Pope Francis on the Good Samaritan and Global Issues [Podcast]
Episode 7: In chapter 2 of Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis explores what the parable of the Good Samaritan has to do with addressing global problems today.
Pope Francis Outlines the World’s Most Pressing Problems [Podcast]
We’ve got human trafficking, poverty, abuse of the environment, and disregard for the disabled, unborn and elderly. Pope Francis encourages us to come together globally to do something about it.
Is Pope Francis OK with Gay Marriage?
Pope Francis said he’s fine with civil unions. What does that actually mean?
Toxic Politics and Toxic Globalization – Pope Francis Weighs In
In this podcast episode, I explore the first half of chapter 1 of Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti where he give his thoughts on the new “cultural colonization” and unhealthy politics in our world today.
Wisdom of Pope Francis: Ep. 2
In this episode, I explore the beginning of Pope Francis’ latest encyclical: Fratelli Tutti. Listen and join the conversation!
New Podcast! Wisdom of Pope Francis
A new podcast delving into the writings of Pope Francis and how they apply to our lives today.