We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
One sleeting afternoon in downtown Chicago, walking to our theater destination, my 70-something mother abruptly stopped, unhooked her arm from mine, and asked me for money.
Does our practice of the Catholic faith consist of merely going through the motions, or does it reflect a personal, committed relationship with Christ?