What Can We Learn from Pope Francis’ Visit?
Many young Catholics are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States. During the last few months, religious and political pundits have speculated…
What Giving Up Fast Food During Lent Reminded Me About Ending Injustice
Honestly, I love fast food. I specifically love Wendy’s. As a teenager, I discovered their spicy chicken sandwich (add cheese for 30 cents), and that…
Letting God Love Others Through You
Advent is a time of hopeful anticipation for the birth of Christ and the coming of God’s kingdom — a kingdom of love, peace, and…
5 Ways to Honor the Sacredness of Work on Labor Day
In the summer of 2014, Pope Francis released his “Top 10 Secrets to Happiness.” Along with “live and let live” and “be giving of yourself…
Making Black Friday About Our Values
Every year on Thanksgiving, 20 to 30 members of the DeRose clan descend upon one cornucopia-adorned suburban Chicago home for turkey(s), mashed potatoes, and pumpkin…
Stop Throwing Away Low-Wage Workers
Many advocates for economic justice were struck by Pope Francis’ candid remarks last month about our global economic system and the “idol” of money. The…
Remembering Immigrants on Labor Day
Earlier this summer, immigration agents raided the weekly Bible study that Omar, a New Orleans day laborer, and his family regularly attended. Along with four…
Laboring for Worker Justice
This Labor Day, many of us across the country will enjoy a day off. We might even pause and celebrate work and labor with our…
