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Reflections of a Friar in Training

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Catholic Church=Liberal Marxism?

I hear it all the time: Pope Francis is a Marxist. He advocates for just wages, fair working conditions, maternity leave, greater responsibilities for the super rich, and even a need for wealth distribution and people cast him… Read More

 3 Comments

 Posted on September 10, 2020 by CaseyOFM

 Catholicism In Focus, Justice

     Benedict XVI, Catholic social teaching, dignity of the worker, John Paul II, Leo XIII, pope francis, Rerum Novarum, workers' rights

Should Catholics Boycott Walmart?

I owe part of my vocation to Walmart. Yes, you read that correctly: Walmart played a part in me becoming a Franciscan. Let me explain. When I went to college, I was very excited about my faith. I… Read More

 7 Comments

 Posted on August 17, 2020 by CaseyOFM

 Justice, Video

     Catholic social teaching, labor rights, Laborem Exercens, Rerum Novarum

I’m a bit racist. And so are you.

Ready for a video that many people think is the most controversial thing I’ve ever done… and yet isn’t controversial in the least?! (Oh, the internet.) Before you watch this video, let me put something in your head:… Read More

 2 Comments

 Posted on May 15, 2020 by CaseyOFM

 Video

     african american, black, casual racism, Catholic Church, Catholic social teaching, Christianity, microaggressions, race relations, racial justice, racism, solidarity, white

Not Called to “Build Bridges”

In the wake of yet another tragedy yesterday, after yet another clash of ideologies that has resulted in violence, many Church leaders have called upon all Christians to “build bridges.” Taken at face value, who can argue with… Read More

 10 Comments

 Posted on August 13, 2017 by CaseyOFM

 Justice

     building bridges, Catholic Church, Catholic social teaching, Charlottesville, Christianity, KKK, nazi, racism, white supremacy

Called to Justice

“Love one another as I have loved you.” How do we do that in our world today?

 2 Comments

 Posted on April 4, 2016 by CaseyOFM

 Justice, Video

     Caritas in Vertitate, Catholic Church, Catholic social teaching, Catholic vlog, charity, economic justice, Economic justice for all, Gaudium et Spes, if you want peace work for justice, justice, Laudato Si, pacem in terris, Populorum professio, social justice

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