On October 9th, 5:00 pm, at the Catholic University of America, I will be giving this lecture on the Christian meaning of justice, how it differs from the dominant concept of justice, the will to render another his due, and how Christian justice can contribute our national public life. One of the themes is that forgiveness is an element of justice, a teaching that Pope Leo XIV just offered this past Sunday, September 21st. That same day, Erika Kirk, wife of slain activist Charlie Kirk, publicly forgave her husband’s killer. These events inspired me just as I was finishing up the draft of the lecture. I would be delighted to see you at CUA if you are in a position to attend.
By Daniel Philpott