May we embrace our migrant sisters, brothers
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, September 18–24 is National Migration Week here in the United States of America. This is a time for all of us to grow in … Learn More
Tag: Rejoice in the Lord
Formation is necessary to sustain synodal culture, spirituality
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I continue to reflect on themes that are presented to us in the Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the Synod of Bishops on synodality in Rome … Learn More
Co-responsibility in mission: How we can better share gifts and tasks in the service of the Gospel
“Co-responsibility” is fundamental to the teaching of the Church as reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council.
Cardinal Tobin highlights Instrumentum Laboris, characteristic signs of a synodal Church
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, With this newsletter, I would like to begin a series of reflections inspired by the Instrumentum Laboris, the “working document” for the first session … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin calls for action, responsible stewardship of God’s creation
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, In recent weeks, the smoky haze arising from nearly 150 wildfires burning outside Quebec, Canada coated much of the northeast of the United … Learn More
Explore el poder de las conexiones genuinas en la era de las redes sociales
La sinodalidad comienza con la escucha atenta y el diálogo respetuoso, pero su objetivo final es el encuentro, el tipo de compromiso personal que conduce a la comprensión mutua, la … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Explore genuine connections in the age of social media
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Synodality begins with attentive listening and respectful dialogue, but its ultimate goal is encounter, the kind of personal engagement that leads to mutual … Learn More
Pray for an end to all instances of violence
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Today’s news is dominated by senseless mass shootings that take the lives of innocent people, often the most vulnerable and unprotected. Gun violence … Learn More
Synodality challenges pragmatism with a patience that is based on hope
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Last month I was invited to give a talk at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, on the topic of “Pope Francis and … Learn More
We are challenged to be Spirit-filled evangelizers
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), is filled with references to the Holy Spirit. In his first chapter, … Learn More