Imagine being utterly helpless, wanting to cry for somebody-anybody-to come to your aid. Yet no one can hear you. No one comes for you; you are incredibly alone. And then suddenly there is intense pain and you can cry no more.
When people become blind to Church teaching and put their wants and needs above Our Lord’s, they lead their souls into jeopardy. It is not only then that our leaders should step in and intervene, but before this mentality takes hold. In a world saturated with selfishness and the absence of God, we desperately need leaders who lead.
The people of Nevada suffered a temporary setback on January 8, 2010. On that day, a district court judge granted an injunction sought by Planned Parenthood and the ACLU against the Personhood Nevada initiative
Controversy appears to have adopted a different framework, and we now have a new adaptation of what it means to be outside the mainstream.
Catholic leadership often creates a level of discomfort among those of us who believe that today’s culture wars require saints and martyrs rather than politicians masquerading as bishops and priests.
Colorado is no stranger to the scene of bone-chilling events. These include the mysterious JonBenet Ramsey murder and the Columbine massacre.
Judie Brown is a zealot. American Life League sits self-righteously in judgment of our Catholic shepherds.
Though fear and worry may dominate a parent’s emotions upon finding out that a child may have Down syndrome, or another genetic abnormality, the birth and sight of their sweet baby allows them to see what a true miracle is each and every child. Today’s commentary shows the unconditional love of a parent through three different people and it reminds us that a child is never a burden.
When we encounter a mystery, we must examine the clues, look at all the evidence, and make a decision based on what those things tell us. We have a bizarre mystery at hand, and we must sift through all the clues to find the truth. What exactly is that truth?
A fun celebration of a beloved Catholic saint has been usurped by a part of our community bent on shouting immorality for all to hear. And where is our Catholic clergy?
Why is it that people feel they must argue with and protest against a Catholic leader who is standing firm in his faith, who is teaching others to do the same? Our faith was given to us by Christ. Our faith is precious. It’s time we treat it as such and it’s time we treat those who instruct us with the respect they deserve.
Imagine that your doctor has just given you the terrific news that your annual checkup went well and that all of your tests show that you are in perfect health. Then imagine that he hands you a script and says, Take this every day. It has many side effects, including lethal ones. You would be loath to begin this regimen. Yet, this is what countless women do each day when they use contraception to prevent a pregnancy.