Benefit of Doubt

“The disbelief of Thomas has done more for our faith than the faith of the other disciples.” [Pope St. Gregory the Great, Homily 26.7]

Jesuit Harry Elias is in good company when he acknowledged, “I am not convinced that [doubting] is a fair descriptor” of the Apostle Thomas. Another convincing quality for today: Father Elias wrote his reflection after leading a bible study with “immigration detention centre residents.”

Doubting Thomas and faith in the resurrection: https://t.co/hFctFM3aUE #feast

— Thinking Faith (@ThinkingFaith) July 3, 2020

Expressing Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving! Canada

Citizens as well as migrating peoples enjoy a national opportunity to be grateful and celebrate it. A story of a Syrian family Winnipeg welcomed echoes in communities across the nation.

For the Sake of Reform

“Jesuit scholastic Ben Anderson and 75 clergy, faith leaders and immigrant families hit the streets and made a six-day Pilgrimage for Citizenship in the Twin Cities last month.” It was a “36-mile walk that included stops at six churches and ended at Congressman Erik Paulsen’s (R-Minn.) office.”

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Wiki-image by Kerry Woo of Downtown Minneapolis CC BY-SA 2.0