Meeting Jesus in the Poor and the Privileged
The very ill and the paralyzed who come for help often tell us they are praying for us, that they know that we have a heart for the poor.
The Economic Crisis of 2008-2009
There is a disconnect for Catholics between the Word of the Gospel and the economic culture, which countenances every form of self-indulgence.
Not Just Solidarity, But Fraternity
Pope Francis invites us to find new creative ways to apply fraternity and solidarity as governing principles in the economic order.
Globalization Must Not Be a New Form of Colonialism
Years ago, St. John Paul II critiqued the economics of globalization, and raised serious ethical questions about the way it is implemented.
Hurricane or No Hurricane—Why Don’t They Just Go To Work?
After the massive floods in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey, even the harshest judge of the poor could hardly ask, “Why don’t they work?”
Politics and Mysticism, and Mysticism Is Better
Dorothy and Peter did not put their best hopes in partisan politics. Peter Maurin quoted Péguy: “There is politics and mysticism, and mysticism is better.”
Revolution Starts with “I,” Not “They”
In much of the criticism of the Church, an opinion emerges that She should be more like the State, like a secular democracy, or like a business corporation.
Catholic Social Doctrine Could Save the Day
The Catholic tradition emphasizes a commitment to the common good, the importance of respect for every person made in the image and likeness of God.
What the New York Times Did Not Say
People often seem to choose one of two sides of Dorothy. There is mysticism and activism in her life, and one cannot understand one without the other.
Justice in Economics Is Not Socialism
Dorothy, who had already tried socialism before she became a Catholic, decided not only to condemn Communism and socialism, but to create an alternative.
Distributismo en lugar de neoliberalismo
Nuestro Santo Padre ha condenado claramente el neoliberalismo que se ha apoderado de la economía mundial y la enseñanza en todas nuestras universidades.