When I was a young priest in the 1960s and 1970s, there was much experimentation and confusion in the Church. Teachers and clergy were encouraged to communicate an experience of God's love, but to do it without reference to the Creed, the sacraments, or the tradition. Donald Wuerl 1960s1970schurch share on social
The freedom to be able to offer education, human services, and health care in accordance with our own identity as a church should not be denied us simply because there may be the perception of a political majority who favors a new understanding of the American tradition of pluralism. Donald Wuerl accordanceamericancare share on social
No one should be forced to violate one's conscience, nor should anyone be forced out of service of the common good because there are some things their conscience tells them they cannot do. Donald Wuerl commonconscienceforce Change image and share on social
The things of Catholic life are never boring because we have such a rich tradition and so many stories to tell. Donald Wuerl borecatholiclife Change image and share on social
Our God who created all of us is the God who calls all of us to care for one another. I think that's going to be one of the big, big challenges of the future, helping refocus on the needs of others. Donald Wuerl bigcallcare Change image and share on social
In the pulpit, we're supposed to present the teaching with all of its unvarnished clarity, but when you step out of the pulpit, you have to meet people where they are and try to walk with them. Donald Wuerl claritymeetpeople Change image and share on social
One of the challenges of secularism is that it's not something outside us. In too many instances, secularism has so permeated the church that sometimes it's the frame of reference even for very good people, people who have a strong allegiance to the church. Donald Wuerl allegiancechallengechurch share on social
I think the strength of the Catholic church is that when it does finally identify a problem, it works to resolve it. Donald Wuerl catholicchurchfinally Change image and share on social
Confession has been my habitual homecoming since I was a child. It is a consolation and a joy, and such joy, our faith teaches us, is meant for everyone. It is our vocation to bring it to as many people as possible. Donald Wuerl bringchildconfession share on social
Confession is something we will never outgrow, even if we become the saints God made us to be. Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa of Calcutta were revered even during their lifetime; but both made frequent use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Donald Wuerl calcuttaconfessionfrequent share on social
