On Grace
Matthew Fox
December 22, 2023
Recently a DM reader asked me to write on grace. I am happy to oblige. A number of years ago I was leading a workshop on
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More on Gay Catholics, Pope Francis, Science
Matthew Fox
December 21, 2023
Yesterday I spoke of the courage of Pope Francis in making the significant—albeit modest—step of allowing priests to bless gay couples (though not acknowledging gay
Pope Francis Blesses Gay Unions
Matthew Fox
December 20, 2023
Pope Francis has now signed off on Catholic priests blessing gay couples. It is a major step forward in recognizing that gay people exist and gay
Our Earth, a “Rare Gem” in the Universe, & Us
Matthew Fox
December 19, 2023
In Saturday’s and Monday’s DMs, we heard from scientist Marcelo Gleiser how, “Exoplanet discoveries reveal Earth’s profound rarity in the cosmos.” After studying about 1/3 of
Science Calls Earth “A Rare Gem in a Universe Very Hostile to Life”
Matthew Fox
December 18, 2023
Physicist Marcelo Gleiser reminds us that science is asking this question: “Are we alone in the Universe?” And: We live in this very special time when
WPA, Good Work, and Artists
Matthew Fox
December 15, 2023
The WPA, created by FDR during the bleakest days of the Great Depression—when over 20 million Americans were unemployed—accomplished a lot. It put 8.5 million
Creation, Liberation, & Supporting of Artists in Depression Times
Matthew Fox
December 14, 2023
The God of creation is also the God of history and of liberation/salvation as is clear from the prophets. Indeed, the prophets who preach justice and
The Role of Art in Healing, Love & Justice-Making
Matthew Fox
December 13, 2023
Our two most recent DMs celebrated the life and work of Norman Lear who revolutionized television comedy and television itself by daring to shed light
The Moral Imagination & Holiness of Norman Lear
Matthew Fox
December 12, 2023
Norman Lear was a champion of moral imagination, as all prophets are. I believe Norman Lear was a holy man employing a saintliness fit for
A Thank You to Norman Lear, a Bearer of Light
Matthew Fox
December 11, 2023
Advent and Hannukah season are now both upon us. Each brings promises of light to a world clearly wrapped in darkness at this time of history.
