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Courage
By Judie Brown For Catholics, the sacrament of confirmation is a wonderful source of the increase and deepening of the graces we receive at baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that confirmation “unites us more firmly to Christ,” “increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us,” and “renders our bond with the Church more perfect.” As we read in the Book of Wisdom, “Virtues are the...
Over 200 Members of Congress Publicly Decry ‘Roe,’ or Do They?
By Judie Brown The headlines were consistent in suggesting that more than 200 members of Congress—both representatives and senators, including two Democrats—had “asked the Supreme Court to consider overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion...
New Jersey Governor a Sham Catholic
By Judie Brown New Jersey governor Phil Murphy defines himself as a person who “grew up in a family that was middle class on a good day.” According to his website, he was “the youngest of four children with only one parent who graduated high school. His...
Vanishing Respect for the Innocent
By Judie Brown Baby Tinslee Lewis is at risk of being killed because in Texas law there exists a 10-day rule (Sec. 166.046 3e) that permits healthcare institutions to act against life regardless of the wishes of the patient and/or her family. The law permits...
A Christmas Reflection
By Judie Brown This is my last commentary for this amazing year—2019. So rather than write about some problem that negatively impacts the culture, I have chosen to write about my grandmother. Bertha Tekla Baldi was quite the lady, in my opinion. My mother, my sister,...
Fifty Reasons to Protect Truth
By Judie Brown When Californians awoke to the news that Planned Parenthood will open 50 reproductive health centers in high schools throughout Los Angeles, we wonder how many gasped in horror. One report states: “The nation’s largest abortion provider plans to spend...
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
By Judie Brown When I read the news reports about why the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen had been put on hold, it disturbed me more than words can say. The nuanced announcements were many, but the one that sums it up best is this: “It has now been...