Becoming a Prophet of Hope In the Old Testament, the prophets called for social change and a return to the Lord.  In our noisy culture, there are many distractions leading people away from the faith.  Technology and social media are just some of the things that people focus on more than God.  Come and see […]

A Culture of Hope: The Social Expression of Justice as Mercy What is a culture of hope? Hope, for our salvation and that of others, begins when mercy and justice are practiced. We see this in Abraham’s negotiations with God for the salvation of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham’s consultation with God “brings a new idea […]

Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics Saint Mary’s Press recently conducted extensive research with young Catholics who have left the Church. This session will identify the underlying dynamics that lead to disaffiliation, describe the factors that reinforce those dynamics, and examine the pastoral implications. We will hear about these issues from […]