Sweatshops: where corporate greed and human misery meet
Making a Difference: The factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed 1,000 means it's past time to ensure all workers get fair treatment.
Making a Difference
Tony Magliano’s social justice and peace column covers the Catholic church’s entire consistent ethic of life, tackling conservative as well as progressive issues -- everything from abortion to war. Writing on timely national and international events, Tony attempts to inspire readers to consider these issues from the perspective of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching.
Invite Tony Magliano to speak at your next diocesan or parish gathering!
In his challenging keynote address “Advancing the Kingdom of God in the 21st Century,” Tony clearly explains how prayerful reflection upon the ancient teachings of the Gospel and the modern principles of Catholic social teaching can effectively guide a consistent, logical and life-affirming approach to the moral issues – everything from abortion to war – facing humanity in the 21st century.
Tony’s enthusiastic, informative and inspiring presentation has been well received by diocesan gatherings from Salt Lake City to Baltimore.
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Gosnell trial exposes abortion's horrific downward spiral
Making a Difference: The humanity of the child in both cases is equal. The only significant difference is a legal one.
Pope John XXIII's prophetic 'Pacem in Terris' turns 50
Making a Difference: As North Korea flexes its military muscles, we must remember the type of peace Pope John XXIII called for in his 1963 encyclical.
Turning the death penalty into a resurrection
Making a Difference: Capital punishment is a cruel fate, as Jesus shows us. But killing does not bring peace. Forgiveness does.
Pope Francis should be advised to push for peace
Imagine getting a call from Pope Francis asking for your advice concerning the most important issues facing the Catholic church and the world.
If he asked you what kind of pope the church and world need at this moment in history, what would you say to him?
Well, if our new Holy Father asked me that question, I would first suggest he deeply reflect on the challenge given to him by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Benedict's contribution to Catholic social teaching
Making a Difference: Pope Benedict might have been a controversial figure, but hopefully everyone can agree that he made a valuable contribution to the church's social doctrine.
A Lenten fast acceptable to the Lord
Making a Difference: If we honestly examine our consciences, many of us will come to the conclusion that we can do more to share with the less fortunate.
We must march for life all year long
Making a Difference: The 40th March for Life was an inspiring show of pro-life demonstrations, but once-a-year events are not enough to fully protect the lives of the unborn.
A King's advice to the president on his second inauguration day
Making a Difference: If Martin Luther King Jr. could speak to the president, he would push for compassion, peace and nonviolence.
Reflections on Pope Benedict's 2013 World Day of Peace message
Making a Difference: The pope laid out for us the foundation upon which the church's ministry for world peace must be built.
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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