Posted in Faith, Government, Media, Politics on Aug 22nd, 2010
Discussion about the President’s religion as been circling in the media and what’s interesting is not only the points of discussion, but the fact that the discussion is being had.
Prior to President Obama’s statements regarding the controversial Ground Zero mosque, Pew Forum conducted a survey asking Americans what the President’s religion is. “Do you happen [...]
Posted in Abortion, Faith, Government, Politics, Right to Life issues on Aug 3rd, 2010
Remember when Nancy Pelosi said her favorite word is ‘The Word’ and I suggested that someone remind her that the Word was made Flesh because a young woman said ‘yes’ and courageously carried Him in her womb.
Well, someone did even better. They asked Speaker Pelosi when she thought the Word became Flesh.
Thomas Peters at CatholicVoteAction [...]
Posted in Government, Politics, Society on Jul 3rd, 2010
This Fourth of July, as families and friends gather across the nation to enjoy a holiday weekend and celebrate, we’re united in our celebration. It’s important that as America celebrates her birthday, that we look back with admiration and respect at our founders, and maybe even learn something from their example.
Peggy Noonan takes a moment [...]
Posted in Abortion, Government, Health Care, Politics on Mar 21st, 2010
The speculation surrounding the health care bill has been confusing and head splitting–to say the least.
But it’s over.
And it’s passed.
I’ve held off posting, as I figured nearly every other news site and blog had the issue covered. And I myself needed to process exactly what was happening. But a few thoughts now that I can [...]
Posted in Government, Politics on Jan 20th, 2010
It’s been a year since President Obama took office, and what a year it’s been.
WASHINGTON – When Barack Obama entered office, the expectations that he and others set for his presidency couldn’t have been higher.
Obama announced that he was embarking on an ambitious agenda — to create new jobs, to reform the nation’s health care [...]
Posted in Abortion, Government, Health Care, Politics on Dec 19th, 2009
Unfortunately, it looks like a deal for Senator Nelson and Senatorial Democrats who would like to sweep the health care bill through before Christmas.
I started a post last night covering the pressure being put on Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska. I needed to abandon the post but intended to [...]
Posted in Activism, Culture, Government, Politics on Sep 22nd, 2009
Democrats for Life are working overtime to remove abortion funding from the health care bill and defend all life. Many blue dog democrats are putting principles above politics as they understand, a human life is worth more than a political win in the next election.
But the Republicans, known for their conservative values, are having a [...]
Posted in Culture, Faith, Government, Health Care, Politics on Aug 31st, 2009
Senator Kennedy has been laid to rest and inundating coverage has by and large ceased but it’s time to turn conversation to what Catholic statements were really being made with the senator’s career, his funeral, and his legacy. The President, from the pulpit, called the Senator the greatest Senator of our time. And many are [...]
Posted in Culture, Faith, Government, Politics on Aug 26th, 2009
Long time lawmaker, Senator Ted Kennedy passed away today after a devastating battle with cancer. He and his family’s Catholic faith have been a subject of discussion for decades. Some call them the image of the faithful American Catholic family, others scorn at their poor display of adherence to Church teaching.
In so many ways, Senator [...]
Posted in Culture, Faith, Government, Health Care, Politics, Society on Aug 23rd, 2009
In today’s Gospel reading from the standard lectionary, Christ followers say, ”This saying is hard, who can accept it?”
These days, the modern Catholic seemingly finds themselves between the Church’s teachings and the crowd of secular society who turns from God. And all too often, the modern Catholic finds themselves struggling to avoid the influence of the Godless modern [...]