The following is the fifth in our series on Catholic social teaching.
By Marian Friedrichs
Hardly had our human family tree put down its roots and begin sprouting branches before the first murder was committed.
The Bible commands us to shelter the homeless and welcome the stranger, but is it ever acceptable to close our doors to newcomers?
Consider the rich man in the parable. I always wonder if he truly was a wicked, cold-hearted Scrooge who spat on poor Lazarus.
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