The Gift of Black Catholics to the Universal Church
I am grateful to all who virtually attended the 15th Annual Thomas Merton Black History Month Lecture,” on February 21, 2021, and …
Black Catholic History Month: An Invitation to Remember
November is Black Catholic History Month. This designation stands in its 24th year, named in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Congress of the …
Black, Catholic, and Proud: Can I Hear the People Say Amen?
Part of the challenge – and joy – of writing on race relations is not knowing or having it figured out ahead …
Black Suffering / White Revelation
Ten years ago, I published a major article in Theological Studies entitled “`Strange Fruit’: Black Suffering / White Revelation.” It was for …
Becoming Anti-Oppressive, Part 1: Growing Up Racist and Misogynist and Catholic
Editor’s Note: This first of a four-part blog post is contributed by my friend John Slattery, presently doing his doctoral studies in …
Like Lightning from Heaven
“In our world today there are some prophets like John the baptizer, who are spectacular. They prepare our hearts to see Jesus. …
Elijah McClain, Pray for Us
Elijah McClain 25 February 1996 – 30 August 2019 – just posted tonight by my friend, the artist and iconographer, William Hart …
Speaking
Forthcoming Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, William H. Shannon Lecture and Retreat, April 15-17, 2023 International Thomas Merton Society, Presidential Address, St. Mary’s …
Darkness, Fire and Light: The Wonders of Easter Remembrance
One of my earliest memories as a child involves standing outside the church entrance in the darkness of night during the Easter …
Overjoyed: Confessions of a Grateful Heart
“Joy cannot be held to oneself. It must be let go. Joy is a pilgrim virtue. It is a gift that walks …
