Second in a series: A theme that Pope Francis seems to return to frequently is that God is faithful. We can rely on God’s love and commitment. God will never abandon us or forget us. We can rely on God’s fidelity and love.
Arts and Culture
Fr. Robert Lauder is a philosophy professor at St. John’s University and the author of “Pope Francis’ Spirituality and Our Story” (Resurrection Press).
Mercy is Much More Than Forgiveness
First in a series: I have the feeling that everything I have written in several columns about Pope Francis has been summed up in the new book by Pope Francis: “The Name of God Is Mercy: A Conversation with Andrea Tornielli” (New York: Random House. Translated from the Italian by Oonagh Stransky, 2016, pp.176).
Father Lauder’s 51st Friday Film Festival
Father Robert Lauder and the Office of Faith Formation, School of Evangelization, present the 51st Friday Film Festival at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston, starting March 18.
Films for Recreation and Reflection
As I was re-reading Pope Francis’ new book, “The Name of God Is Mercy,” I was also thinking about the film “Calvary.” It is the first film that I am showing in the 51st Friday Film Festival, which will begin in two weeks on March 18.
Called to a Deeper Personhood
Though our culture does not encourage deep reflection about ourselves or our lives, there are many ways that we can be counter-cultural and enter into deep reflection.
Christian Life Commitments
As long as I don’t let go of my hurt feelings, to that extent, I don’t allow God to heal me.
God Has Tied Us All Together
Father Lauder reflects on his experiences and feelings visiting the newly renovated St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the new Whitney Museum, and sees in a new way how God has tied all of humanity together.
Working with the Spirit
Probably for people involved in the new evangelization, there can be a serious temptation to become discouraged, at least occasionally. I know I have experienced that temptation often.
Insights on the Mystery of Person
The section in the text was about the mystery of love. I have read and studied the section many times. But as I was reading it to the students, something strange happened. Insights that I had received from the text many times previously seemed to leap off the page.
Two Meanings Of Poverty
(10th and last in a series) IT IS ALMOST impossible to read a story about Pope Francis that does not mention that he emphasizes the needs of the poor. Many religious leaders have spoken about the poor and about our obligation to be concerned about the poor and to help the poor, but somehow Pope Francis’ message seems to be having a special impact.
