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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Posted in Abortion, Culture, Faith, Society on Aug 3rd, 2010
There has been no greater pro-life voice than the Catholic Church.
From Pope Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae to John Paul the Great’s Theology of the Body and Evangelium Vitae, to all the grassroot initiatives and organizations rooted in Catholic teaching and tradition, to the countless bishops, priests, and lay men and women who have spoken [...]
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Posted in Faith, Government, Law, Society on Jul 31st, 2010
Much like the healthcare debate, if there is one thing most can agree with the immigration debate it’s this–the system is broken and needs to be fixed.
The controversial “Arizona Immigration Law” has forced the issue with legislators and the media. The Catholic bishops, who have called for immigration reform for years, are among the voices [...]
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Posted in Faith, Society on Jul 30th, 2010
We could all use a reminder to be grateful for life. And to be fully appreciative of every moment of our lives.
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Posted in Culture, Faith, Society on Jun 7th, 2010
For years now, Saint Gregory the Great parish of Williamsville, New York has taken youth on mission trip. From New Orleans to New York, the parish leaders have sought to expose their youth to a larger world, and to those in the world who are in need. This year, they took their youth to Nicaragua, [...]
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Posted in Culture, Faith on Jun 6th, 2010
This past week the Roman Catholic pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI, visited the island of Cyprus. His visit was focused on inter-religious dialogue, religious courage, and communion. His farewell message to the divided island is a good message for all to hear.
Surely truth and reconciliation, together with respect, are the soundest foundation for the united and [...]
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Posted in Abortion, Faith, Government on Jun 3rd, 2010
When asked what her favorite word was, a well known politician responded:
That is really easy. My favorite word is the Word, is the Word. And that is everything. It says it all for us. And you know the biblical reference, you know the Gospel reference of the Word.”
“And that Word is, we have to give voice [...]
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Posted in Culture, Faith on May 8th, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI has been called the ‘technological pope’ for all his efforts to bring his presence to the world wide web. He’s written numerous messages on the importance of technological communication and the necessity to use it to promote humanity, the common good, and the message of the Gospel. His latest technological upgrade is [...]
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Posted in Culture, Faith on Apr 25th, 2010
Today, the Catholic Faith hears the story of the Good Shepherd proclaimed and prays specifically for vocations to the Priesthood. This Sunday, I’m reminded of a story a heard a few years in a homily.
A priest friend of mine, while still in seminary visited the Holy Land on pilgrimage. During the trip, he befriended a [...]
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