Jeanie Hannaman

By Fr. Brian A. Graebe, The Catholic Thing - Of all the parables Jesus told, the two most famous are found only in St. Luke’s Gospel. Both the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son are so familiar even to non-Christians that they’ve entered into the common lexicon. We have Good Samaritan laws, and we refer to anyone who returns from a wayward path as a prodigal son. That familiarity can induce a certain fatigue. Perhaps, though, we might take a different approach and look at such things, as we should look at all things, through the eyes of Jesus.

By Gavin Ashenden, Katherine Bennett, Catholics Unscripted - (They) discuss the complex issues surrounding the death of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, a figure emblematic of the sexual abuse crisis within the Catholic Church. The hosts discuss the implications of his legacy, the cultural context of sexual abuse, and the need for accountability within the Church. They explore the role of laity in demanding change and the importance of repentance and grace in the face of human failure. The discussion also touches on the broader cultural double standards regarding sexuality and the true nature of the Church’s enemies, emphasizing the need for prayer and compassion.

By Sean Fitzpatrick, Crisis  Magazine - Two decades on, in the fullness of time, Gibson's sequel to his magnum opus is set to begin filming this summer. No one knows if it will meet the high standard set with the original. Oremus!... After two decades of speculation following Mel Gibson’s groundbreaking The Passion of the Christ, it’s finally official: a sequel will begin shooting this summer in Italy. Like the first film, The Resurrection of the Christ will seek to challenge audiences as a wild work of cinema in a world (and a Church) growing devoid of anything like bold originality in art.