Links for 01/20/16 | National Catholic Reporter by MSW. MGB: This could simply be a Pastor preaching the readings of the day. Would that every pastor did likewise. Of course, I can see where this particular homily might have some geo-relgious meaning that the old guard who thinks change is a mark of error would not like.
While attacking racism is essential, attacking classism is as essential in the Church if it is to accomplish its gospel mission. That means establishing adult education high schools for remedial students - black, white and Latino and seeking to compete with for-profit private prisons by establishing secure Catholic Hospitals who will treat rather than simply house non-violent (and even violent) drug or mental health related offenders. For too long Catholic Charities organizations have worked with organizations like Corrections Corporation of America - doing good work but at the same time cooperating with evil. The Church must be the lead partner. Likewise, our academic system has been about steering people to college - especially future priests. There are a whole lot of people who won't ever go to college who need a trade - although even these programs might intervene on poor past education and send the under-served onto a college track.
Mark Silk says what I did a few days ago, that the New York thing is really a Jewish thing. Of course, the New York Jewish Elite was self-conscious about its status way back when and its values did inform the social liberal movement, from the women's movement to gay rights - and for that I say thank you.
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