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 Government, Media on Jul 12th, 2010
There were moments of laughter for Minnesotans during the painfully long recount of the 2008 Senatorial election, such as the one illustrated on the left–the infamous vote for ‘Lizard People.’
But since taking office, former funny man, Senator Al Franken hasn’t cracked many jokes . A new discovery of the 2008 Minnesota election has turned a [...]
Posted in Culture, Faith, Media, Uncategorized on Apr 7th, 2010
It’s been a somber couple months for Catholics, first because it’s been the sacrificial season of Lent, but also because of the current events regarding priest abuse scandals. The media coverage of the Catholic Church has been less than pleasant and during the holiest week of the year, Catholics felt an even deeper pain as [...]
Check out Sheila Liaugminas‘ appearance on EWTN radio last week. Listen as she shares her experience of conversion, faith, and evangelization. Some highlights:
The world keeps creating desire in us. Desire for goods. Desire for experiences. Desire for pleasures. Desire for more and more and more. And it’s all a lie because none of it will satisfy [...]
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Media, Right to Life issues on Jan 24th, 2010
It’s been reported that roughly 300,000 individuals attended the National March for Life in Washington DC, and of those 300,000 about half were under the age of 30. This is promising news for the pro-life movement, and pro-abortion activists recognize that.
This column from the Washington Post, written by a pro-abortion writer, explains:
Iwent to the March [...]
Posted in Activism, Media, Right to Life issues, Society on Jan 23rd, 2010
The media has the power to control what we think and what we think about. Historically, the have overlooked a epic protest in Washington DC and missed a powerful story to share with the world. This year it was a record number protest.
Some 300,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. today [Jan 22] to mark the [...]
Posted in Culture, Entertainment, Media, Society on Jan 15th, 2010
American Idol is known for it’s critical judges. It’s their jabbing and sometimes downright mean critiques of singers that raise laughs (and ratings).
Some amateur performers gain the judges’ praise though. Like 16 year old Maddy Curtis of Bluemont, Virginia who gained a unanimous vote to the Hollywood round.
In the audition, Maddy sang a beautiful rendition [...]
I’ve had barely a moment to read news and catch up on the situation in Haiti, but nearly all know the situation is horrible and our prayers and support are needed urgently. Exteriorly, my day appeared normal but interiorly I struggled to make sense of how my life can go on when so many fellow humans [...]
Posted in Culture, Government, Media on Dec 23rd, 2009
Yesterday, I awoke very early to fly to be with loved ones for the Christmas holiday. The early morning alarm was difficult but the reality of being with loved ones in a few short hours made it bearable.
I arrived at a crowded airport, waited in long lines, and went through the tedious but necessary security [...]
Posted in Culture, Health Care, Media on Dec 21st, 2009
Democrats worked very hard to get the health care legislation passed the key first vote last night. Senators Ben Nelson, Bob Casey, and numerous other ‘pro-life’ Democrat and independents caved to pressure and deals. “Whatever it takes” seems to be the mantra of proponents of this bill.
The example this sets for the youth of America [...]