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Pope Francis in Africa: 5 Powerful Quotes

Pope Francis's visit to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic was historic in many ways. While there are many stories to be told and messages to be highlighted I wanted to identify five quotes from his time in Africa that illustrate some of the themes of the trip.
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Advent: Dorothy Day and the Holiness of the Mundane

As we enter Advent, I find great consolation in Dorothy Day's life as a mother and grandmother, which I discovered in her musings about daily life on a visit to West Virginia to help her daughter Tamar with her young children in 1948.

Responding to the Reality of Syrian Refugees: It is Our Obligation

This is a reality that Syrians and other refugees face every day. Over 2,500 refugees have drowned in their attempts to find freedom from violence and hatred.