Social Justice

Women are prominent characters in Luke's gospel.  It begins with Mary, the blessed one through whom grace and hope is born into the world; it ends with women running from the tomb, proclaiming the gospel. In between there are powerful stories that tell of Jesus' encounters with women, like the one who…

I'm writing this on Thursday—the day millions of people have been waiting for. This is the advent season of Star Wars; I wouldn't be surprised if someone somewhere has been lighting candles in preparation. There have already been pilgrimages, people lining up for over a week outside theaters…