Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 28th, 2008
Archbishop Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas has been a public voice these past few months as he sought to protect the dignity of life. In today’s edition of The Leaven he issued this call to Catholics to work with the new presidential administration to continue to protect the unprotected human beings. The instructions are specific
If [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 27th, 2008
“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything God has given us- and God has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of God’s love, every moment of existence is a grace… Gratitude… is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 26th, 2008
Here in Minnesota, the Senate race recount charges on in a remarkably narrow race. With nearly 3,600 contested ballots, the end of this recount is still off in the distance. And while the state waits, some contested ballots have been released for the public eye.
Who should get these votes?
As the Minnesota public is learning quickly, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 24th, 2008
President-elect Obama has visibly sought to mirror his presidency after Abraham Lincoln. His entrance as president included some of Lincoln’s words and the framing of his cabinet has been labeled the ‘Team of Rivals’ as it includes former foes such as Hilary Clinton. Rivalry exists between President Obama and some of his staff as well [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 22nd, 2008
This line of lyrics from Christian recording artist Jennifer Knapp rang loud in my head as I read this interview.
Interview: Bishop Expands on Why a Bishop “Would Consider It a Privilege to Die to End to Abortion”
The defense of the preciousness of life cannot be won without sacrifice, and for many, the sacrifice could go [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2008
Writers Note: I am a little behind on this post, but this is part 2 of a continuing series on the discrimination of persons with disabilities.
Part I of this article highlighted the ‘quiet eugenics’ of children with Down Syndrome. As the article highlighted, 9 out of 10 persons diagnosed with Down Syndrome are aborted [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 19th, 2008
As the United States Federal Government considers a third bailout, this one aimed for the auto industry of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, the questions of morality arise as it relates to America’s powerful CEOs and our national debt.
This headline has raised a lot of eyes today:
Big Three auto CEOs flew private jets to ask [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 17th, 2008
First Things recently published a piece revealing one mother’s journey through the acceptance of her child with Down Syndrome and ultimately her deeper understanding of what it means to be human. Amy Julia Baker’s raw honesty is, to say the least, utterly precious. I urge readers to read the whole piece. It is compelling.
But just [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2008
In the Catholic Church, today’s Gospel reading was the parable of talents. For those who are unfamiliar, in the story, a master gives his servants a number of talents (Roman gold coins) and departs. The first two servants double the number of talents they were given; the third servant buries his and returns with only [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2008
The pro-choice movement has cleverly sought to twist and redefine words to soften the anti-life message of their movement. But recently for some, there is no more mincing of words.
On September 11, 2008, the LA Times ran an article on their blog, based on a Canadian news article from the Toronto Globe and Mail noting [...]