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 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 [...]
We could all use a reminder to be grateful for life. And to be fully appreciative of every moment of our lives.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 13th, 2010
Friday was an epic sports day for sports fans all over the world. In Chicago, we celebrated the Blackhawks Stanley Cup win with a parade unlike any before. But as one news commentator pointed out, the city of Chicago came together for a celebration only to divide an hour later as the crosstown series, Cubs [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]