We don't need more divisive language or programs and policies that are going to tear the fabric of the nation apart. — Blase J. Cupich Divisive Copy Share Image
Christ receives people; because of that mercy, conversion happens. — Blase J. Cupich Because Copy Share Image
We are a people who have learned repeatedly throughout our history that economic distress can help us to appreciate that there are… — Blase J. Cupich Help Copy Share Image
This business of demonizing or pre-defining people by the way they look, the religion that they practice, or where they came from… — Blase J. Cupich America Copy Share Image
When the state imposes the death penalty, it proclaims that taking one human life counterbalances the taking of another life. This assumption… — Blase J. Cupich Another life Copy Share Image
It's important for people to give every leader the chance to step forward and look for ways to have dialogue. — Blase J. Cupich Chance Copy Share Image
We must band together to call for gun-control legislation. We must act in ways that promote the dignity and value of human… — Blase J. Cupich Band Copy Share Image
We budget quite a bit of money every year in order to assist people who are migrating here, people who are trying… — Blase J. Cupich American Copy Share Image
The Catholic Church is an enormous footprint in Chicago, doing a lot of good. That aspiration is felt by a lot of… — Blase J. Cupich Chicago Copy Share Image
I don't think sometimes people in positions of leadership in the church really engage gay and lesbian people and talk to them… — Blase J. Cupich Church Copy Share Image
The state and its leaders have not only a responsibility but also a vested interest in defending the sacredness and value of… — Blase J. Cupich Human life Copy Share Image
Catechesis, preaching, and passing on the faith must not only be about educating the members of our communities in the content of… — Blase J. Cupich Faith Copy Share Image
We want to inspire people to work together, giving them hope that we can do something even if we cannot do everything. — Blase J. Cupich Everything Copy Share Image
Here are the ingredients of a tragedy: untreated mental illness, a society where life is cheap and crime is glamorized, and a… — Blase J. Cupich Cheap Copy Share Image
Bishops need to resist the defensiveness that institutions often fall back on in crisis moments. — Blase J. Cupich Crisis Copy Share Image
Some pro-life advocates focus almost exclusively on the rights and suffering of the unborn baby, while some pro-choice advocates focus equally exclusively… — Blase J. Cupich Focus Copy Share Image
We realize there is no political party or politician who fully takes into consideration the issues the church is about. This is… — Blase J. Cupich Church Copy Share Image
Hope in the future is deeply rooted in our national psyche. It is part of the soul of our nation. — Blase J. Cupich Future Copy Share Image
I always tell myself... that the faith I have is a gift, so I shouldn't take that for granted. And so when… — Blase J. Cupich Faith Copy Share Image
There is a temptation to have shortcuts and not put in the time and the effort. I think you have to be… — Blase J. Cupich Effort Copy Share Image
My folks were very practical. They were also kind of able to think outside of the box. They were not going to… — Blase J. Cupich Find Copy Share Image
We have to believe in the mercy and grace of God to trigger conversion rather than the other way around: that you're… — Blase J. Cupich Believe Copy Share Image
Once kids begin to realize that they are connected to a greater good and greater whole, then that will lessen the possibility… — Blase J. Cupich Begin Copy Share Image
