by admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Rev. Shay Auerbach, S.J. I have the privilege of working in a parish that is predominantly Latino and immigrant. At this time of year we have begun the traditional Posadas celebrations, a pre-Christmas novena common in Latino communities with origins in Mexico and...
by admin | Nov 1, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Faithful citizenship, Religious liberty, Uncategorized
After a wild and unpredictable election cycle, many voters may be counting down the hours to November 9th, hoping to gain a respite from the constant barrage of campaign ads and media firestorms. The vitriol and partisan rancor of the last 18 months has left some not...
by admin | Aug 2, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, Uncategorized
PART 2 International Trade & the Principle of Participation: The American Experience from 1778 to 1945 By Rev. Frederick Edlefsen Participation in community life is not only one of the greatest aspirations of the citizen, called to exercise freely and responsibly...
by admin | Jun 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Rev. Paul D. Scalia North Carolina’s bathroom laws have received no small amount of attention. But before such controversies arrived in North Carolina, they were already known here in Virginia. Stafford, Fairfax, and Gloucester counties have all had debates...
by admin | Dec 22, 2015 | Catholic social teaching, Christmas, Church teaching, criminal justice, Death Penalty, Economic justice, Environment, From the Tiber to the James, mercy, Uncategorized
As we finish last-minute shopping and prepare to receive friends and family for the wondrous and joyful feast of Christmas, let’s pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Christ, our Savior, who was sent among us to walk with us as a human and...
by admin | Sep 30, 2015 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
Last week, the world was fixed on Pope Francis as the Holy Father made his historic Apostolic Journey to the United States. Everywhere Francis was greeted by jubilant crowds of all nationalities, races, traditions and ages. Happily, in addition to the thousands of...
