By Fr. Vincent Fitzpatrick
Here is the text of Canon 915: “Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty and others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion.”
By Michael Hichborn
In today’s modern society, we often hear the discussion on abortion, euthanasia, and other matters related to life as based upon one’s “choice.”
By Regina Hiney
‘Twas the night before Ash Wednesday
And all through the rooms
Every cushion was overturned
Every piece of old candy found and consumed
The children were negotiating their Lenten promises in bed
Trying to find loopholes in saintly feast days ahead
With wine and Facebook and chocolate on tap
I was trying to reconcile myself to the long Lenten slap
When all through the house there arose such a clatter
I ignored all the noise for I cared not for their chatter.
Not to the window,
By Brendan Clowes
Last Sunday, the National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers was celebrated.
By Mark Pickup
At the conclusion of his brilliant essay, “The Weight of Glory,” C.S. Lewis wrote, “Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbour is the holiest object presented to your senses.”
By Dennis Howard
The success of a new Texas law prohibiting abortion unless the abortionist has hospital admitting privileges within 30 miles of the abortion is a major step ahead in the abortion battle.
By Rob Gasper
Planned Parenthood Federation of America closed 48 locations while opening 13 in 2013, marking eight straight years of decline.
By Mark Pickup
I’ve been thinking about eternity. As I mentioned in an earlier post, my wife is grieving the death of her mother. She asked me when the pain stops.
By Rey Flores
When I used to do community organizing work in Chicago, yes I did say community organizing in Chicago, I quickly learned that it was all for naught.
By Rita Diller
“Just when you think you have seen the worst Planned Parenthood has to offer.” Seems I repeat that phrase every year around St.
By Mark Pickup
Is there anything so wicked as a man trying to silence his conscience?
By Michael Hichborn
A martyr doesn’t enter battle seeking death, but enters battle with the will to risk his own life, in order to preserve life.