Pope Francis focuses on the term “indifference” in this year’s World Day of Peace message. “Indifference,” he says, “leads to …Read More
Category: Editorials
Make room at the inn of our hearts
Children’s Christmas pageants portraying Joseph and Mary’s search for a place to stay as they prepare for the birth of …Read More
Put an end to rhetoric of fear and hatred
In 1946, Pastor Martin Niemöller, who eventually became part of the Christian opposition to Hitler, acknowledged his early silence in …Read More
Interrupt the busyness this Advent season
Secular and religious Christmas music permeate the airwaves and stores. Christmas lights sparkle in neighborhoods at night. Shoppers carry bags …Read More
Post-NCYC: how to keep the flame burning
They’ve returned home pumped up for the faith. Now what do we do to keep 600-plus teens engaged, involved and …Read More
Stop discrimination of the refugees
For all the talk about security concerns, let’s call legislation aimed at banning refugees from the U.S. what it truly …Read More
Reach out to employees facing job loss
Parishioners throughout the Davenport Diocese have endured job losses before and after the Great Recession. As members of their parishes, …Read More