Feature Articles 
Shame, Hope and the Church: A Journey with Mary(0)
by Thomas Ryan, SM
St Pauls Publications 2020
Reviewed by Fr Brian Cummings SM
With so much having been written about the sexual abuse crisis within the Church, and, no doubt, with still much to be written, there can be a certain sense of weariness when faced with yet another book on the topic.… More
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A Climate of Loving and Caring
In the more than seven years since Pope Francis was elected, he has shaken up the Church and the world, which seems to be divided into those who love and admire Francis and those who do not. The latter have criticised and undermined him, accusing him of fault and even heresy.… More
A Faith Greater Than Fear
This article is adapted from the SM Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) blog
jpicblog.maristsm.org
It is used with permission
San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church, Brownsville, Texas
Here we were: ministering to Central American Minors in their centres and in the parish; taking food, clothes, and provisions to the asylum seekers over the border; and to the poor ‘ranchos’ on the other side of the river, in cooperation with the valiant people there; getting our children ready for First Communion and Confirmation; 30 R.C.I… More
Francis Speaks
The 50th Earth Day
... is an occasion for renewing our commitment to love and care for our common home and for the weaker members of our human family. As the tragic coronavirus pandemic has taught us, we can overcome global challenges only by showing solidarity with one another and embracing the most vulnerable in our midst.… More