Scripture for Life: The Gospels portray discipleship as a long apprenticeship that comes to fruition as Jesus' followers begin to comprehend their vocation in the light of his death and resurrection.
Scripture for Life: When laws and traditions become ends unto themselves, "doctrine" used to sustain mausoleums built with bricks and mortar reflective of times past, then the Spirit will have difficulty in renewing the face of the earth.
NCR Connections: I asked about readers' favorites, and nearly 50 of you shared Catholic reading recommendations. Curiously, I did not define what constitutes a Catholic novel, nor did any of you.
The Catholic faith provides hope for many farmworkers during exhaustive and demanding work. The church is also involved, through parishes and other institutions, working for justice and nourishing community for farmworkers.
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