A variety of voices call for immigration reform | The Giving Pledge promises charitable support | Archbishop: Catholic education of more than parochial interest | Egg companies grilled over role in salmonella outbreak | Prognosis rather poor for Commonwealth Games
This Sunday’s psalm praises the one who “protects strangers” as well as the effort to secure justice for the oppressed, give food to the hungry, and raise up “those who were bowed down.” Those calling for better treatment of illegal immigrants in the U.S. . . .
The rich man in this Sunday’s gospel learns too late of the consequences of ignoring the poor and suffering during his lifetime. Apparently he missed the memo from the prophet Amos . . .
This Sunday’s readings have a lot to say about the responsibility of those with much to share generously for the common good. The Archdiocese of New York is talking in similar terms in a new initiative designed to . . .
This week’s readings contain references to the fine dining and sumptuous feasts of the uncaring wealthy. But if your own meals this summer included the humble egg, . . .
From this Sunday’s reading from the First Letter to Timothy comes the encouragement to “compete well for the faith.” The Commonwealth Games, however, . . .
Religious studies have become one the top ten subjects in exams most British 16-year-old students take. In addition, the number of students taking religious studies for their general certificate of school education increased for the 12th consecutive year.