I’ve grown quite weary of listening to Cecile Richards and Kathleen Sebelius drone on about their supposed concern for my “reproductive choices” and my “health care”. Haven’t you? They remind me of those little dolls I used to play with as a child–the dolls that came with a string attached that, when pulled, would play a [...]
“We may never be faced with the big decision for or against Christ, but we are faced fifty times a day with the little decisions for or against Him.” – Dr. Kevin Hughes Recently I was talking to a friend and we were lamenting the appearance of brochures in parishes that are “Voting Guides for [...]
“No, you can’t deny women their basic rights and pretend it’s about your ‘religious freedom’. If you don’t like birth control, don’t use it. Religious freedom doesn’t mean you can force others to live by your own beliefs.” Thank you for the lesson, Mr. President, but that is not the issue. Did you see the [...]
There Peter was, chained, with two guards on either side of him. More guards were standing watch outside the gate. His crime? He was a part of a religious sect that followed the teachings of a man named Jesus, whom they profess had risen from the dead. According to the laws of Rome, Peter’s crime [...]
A few weeks ago I was asked to do an interview for a local women’s magazine that is published quarterly here in MN. Since the summer edition is already out, the story being written is for the fall/election-time issue and the topic is the controversial HHS contraception mandate. My initial excitement about doing the interview [...]
The story of the Cristiada – or Cristero War – was released today in the United States under the film title, “For Greater Glory“. It tells of the rise to power of President Plutarco Elias Calles and how he becomes obsessed with the idea the Catholic Church in Mexico is a threat as he tries [...]
Pope about The Pope Mnsgr Pope recently quoted some remarks the Pope made to the US Bishops during their ad limina visit. One thing that struck me was this statement by Pope Benedict XVI: “Here once more we see the need for an engaged, articulate and well formed Catholic laity endowed with a strong critical sense [...]
Abortion, for many Christians, is clearly morally wrong. But the issue of contraception is not so clear. When This is shocking primarily because this issue is not really about contraception but something much more fundamental – religious freedom. Many secular, objective people are saying just that. Clearly, many of them do not agree with the [...]
“Do you think they want to die? Tell me, do you think the people training the suicide bombers want to die? Do you? Do you think they want to die?” The inquisitor exacerbated his vile prodding by point his finger a few inches from my face. Such are consequences. Last week I travelled to the 2012 Conservative [...]
When walking in the woods, there is an amount of certainty when there is a worn path under our feet. That assurance lets us venture deeper into the wilderness with confidence we will arrive at our destination, so long as we stay on the path. At first, we follow diligently, with healthy caution to guide [...]
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Almost 7 years ago, my wife and I made the harrowing drive from our home to a hospital. Only 3 months before, our hearts were filled with joy beyond compare. We were to be new parents! Our jejune marriage was being blessed with a child–something that seemed à propos given our recent and quiet stoppage of [...]
Accompanying the HHS Mandate uprising and uproar from afar has not only brought me hope but also more admiration for the Church. About 90% of Catholic women use some form of contraception, it’s true. I suspect that in Europe (and Portugal, where I live) this number might even be higher. We may or may not [...]
There is no doubt in my mind as to why many Catholics call Humanae Vitae one of the most prophetic documents of the 20th Century. Issued in July 1968, in my opinion, has become the most sourced document when revering to Catholic pro-life teachings. But why is one small (30 page) document so controversial? Historically, this is what’s been happening [...]
Q. How do you pronounce “ignitum”? A. Well, you have some options. The Romans would have said ig-NEE-toom. In church, we’d say “in-YEE-toom.”
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