Catholic Moral Theology
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Catholic moral theologians blogging toward deeper friendship, wisdom, and discipleship, for the sake of the kingdom of God. RTs mean interest, not endorsement.
Catholic Moral Theology
5d ago
First Reading – Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Gospel – Luke 13:1-9 The readings for today remind me of the theological notion of massa damnata. Prominently associated with St. Augustine and an integral part of some strands of Reformation theology (especially ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
1w ago
The economy is on the mind of many Americans today. The House passed a spending bill to avert government shutdown, and that’s going to the Senate. But Catholics need to continue to mine our tradition for wisdom in these challenging times. When thinking about a just economy, the option for the poor is essential. The ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
3w ago
Conclave, directed by Edward Berger, is based on the book of the same name by Robert Harris. It has been nominated in several categories for the Academy Awards and may even win Best Picture. Conclave stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini. Most of the commentaries I’ve read focus on what the ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
1M ago
First Reading – Jeremiah 17:5-8 Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6 Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Gospel Reading – Luke 6:17, 20-26 The theme of hope is certainly prominent in this Sunday’s readings, with a detailed exposition of the question in what (or whom) we should put our hope. This ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
1M ago
The first three weeks of Trump’s second term as president have been marked by disruption, cruelty, and intentional disregard for human dignity at home and abroad. It is remarkable, then, that we haven’t heard more from the USCCB. While I am grateful for the leadership of Cardinal McElroy, who on Sunday in San Diego concelebrated ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
2M ago
In March of 2016 I wrote my first post in this series, encouraging prayers to five saints whose legacies challenge Trumpism (Louise de Marillac, Genevieve, Cosmos and Damian, and Therese of Lisieux). Last summer I added a second reflection with four more saints (Gertrude of Nivelles, Mary Magdalene, Phoebe, and Denis of Paris). I also ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
2M ago
All the readings for this Sunday deal with transformation in one way or another, and specifically the transformation God desires to bring about in his people and in all humanity. The dominant image is that of marriage, of authentic spousal love. In today’s world, the claim that “God loves us” can often seem like a ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
2M ago
In this guest post, Sarah-Jane Page, Associate Professor, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, UK, responds to the book chapter by Suzanne Mulligan entitled “Thinking about Reproductive Justice in Contexts of Violence,” in Reproduction and the Common Good: Global Perspectives from the Catholic Tradition. This is the thirteenth post in our series ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
2M ago
First Reading – Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm – 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Second Reading – Acts 10:34-38 Gospel Reading – Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 The stories of Jesus’s baptism are an intriguing part of the Gospel witness, as they raise some thorny theological questions. If, for instance, the chief purpose of baptism is the forgiveness ..read more
Catholic Moral Theology
2M ago
The Mass readings for Epiphany Sunday can be found here. The Nativity of Christ celebrated at Christmas does excellent work reminding us of Jesus’s humanity. He is born of a woman in Bethlehem, the city of David, where his parents went for the Roman census. His parents are human and bound by the circumstances of ..read more