http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/ tag:newsweek.washingtonpost.com,2008:/onfaith/religionfromtheheart//559 Mon, 12 May 2008 08:39:28 -0500 This is a blog on re-thinking, re-taking and reviving faith authored by Timothy Shriver for On Faith. http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/05/my_mothers_heavenly_role_model.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/05/my_mothers_heavenly_role_model.html Mon, 12 May 2008 08:39:28 -0500 My mother's devotion to Mary taught me how to be a more devoted son, a better man and a more loving Christian. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/05/this_is_the_season_of.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/05/this_is_the_season_of.html Mon, 05 May 2008 00:48:03 -0500 The flame is alive and well. Deep in our DNA, we Americans want to create a country of dignity and hope. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/experience_this.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/experience_this.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:52 -0500 Grinding poverty consumes two thirds of the human family, creating a giant tinderbox of humiliation and explosive anger. These battered billions represent the greatest threat to our future safety and economic stability. Which candidate has a realistic view of what the United States can do about that? Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/with_all_the_excitement_surrou.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/with_all_the_excitement_surrou.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:31:07 -0500 The greatest challenge of this century is that of overcoming fear of difference—and of learning how we can get along on this increasingly small planet. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/proud_to_be_catholic.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/proud_to_be_catholic.html Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:25:22 -0500 The Pope is what we’re not: regal, authoritative, indifferent to polling data, able to ask that we follow without giving us a vote on the issue. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/post.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/post.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:50:12 -0500 Sadly, too often, giving is defined in terms of money. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/benedict_xvis_upcoming_visit_t.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/04/benedict_xvis_upcoming_visit_t.html Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0500 If Benedict could establish a connection with the seekers, he'd be able to challenge them not to let an inward search turn into a search only about self. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/opening_day_op.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/opening_day_op.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:01:08 -0500 Opening Day is a reminder: we can live a fresh start. We can teach our own sons and daughters to believe in their country and in making it better. We can search for our own generation’s combination of hope and purpose. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/the_mystery_of_sex.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/the_mystery_of_sex.html Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:12:36 -0500 Even the most committed human sexuality educators would admit that what goes on in schools can only serve as a conversation starter. It’s up to parents to help children decide how best to pursue the conversation. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/the_flareup_over_the_hateful.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/the_flareup_over_the_hateful.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:03:06 -0500 Obama must make it clear that he and Wright are worlds apart, that unlike his pastor he chooses to unite. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/shopping_for_god.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/shopping_for_god.html Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0500 About 90% of us retain some form of spiritual or religious faith. But we’re not going to accept religion of the past. It’s got to meet our spiritual needs or we’ll move on. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/the_politics_of_fearlessness.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/03/the_politics_of_fearlessness.html Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0500 We test candidates to find those who will dedicate themselves completely to their mission but not be threatened by the fear of defeat. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/02/after_castro_new_energy_same_s.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/02/after_castro_new_energy_same_s.html Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:32:22 -0500 We can't be afraid of our faith in the spirit—whether we call it human or divine—just because religious ideologues are the new opponent. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/02/getting_grief_right.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/02/getting_grief_right.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:01 -0500 Love is the triumphant force. And it is present most acutely in grief. Timothy Shriver http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/02/with_neither_george_bush_nor.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/religionfromtheheart/2008/02/with_neither_george_bush_nor.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:01:00 -0500 Calls for political change speak to deeper spiritual needs for renewal and hope. We don't need plans. We need vision. Timothy Shriver