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 …
Speaking
Forthcoming Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, West Coast Deans, Regis University, Denver, May 30, 2019. Catholic Theological Society of America, Pittsburgh, …
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. …
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 …
(DT) The Church is Not Yet Dead: An Interview with Dr. Shannen Dee Williams
This post originally appeared at Daily Theology, a partner blog of Hope Sings So Beautiful. See the original post here. By John …
Courage to Follow
Editor’s Note: I write today from New Haven, CT, where I spoke last evening at St Thomas More Chapel, the Catholic community …
