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The Black Cat
By Judie Brown There is an old superstition that if a black cat crosses your path on Friday the 13th, something bad could happen to you. This is similar to the sop that suggests that walking under a ladder will bring you bad luck. All superstitions have one thing in common: They are refutable with common sense and result in a belly laugh. But the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The...
Wishing You a Filthy New Year?
It is that time of year to evaluate your life, to examine behaviors, and to determine how to make the next year better. Today’s commentary shows us how Planned Parenthood plans to spend its next year and future years. Are you committed to making the world a better place or to merely watching what happens in the world? How will you resolve to act this coming year?
Is There Still No Room for Him at the Inn?
Our Lord Jesus Christ, who created us in His image and likeness, came into the world as a tiny baby over 2,000 years ago to save us from sin. We rejoice at this gift, at this perfect act of love. This Christmas season, let us open ourselves fully to Him, let us allow into our hearts the love He shares with us each and every day, and let us shower that love on all those around us.
Pope Francis and the Rumor Mill
Though we may not always understand the pope s actions, we must trust him to do God’s will. God’s will is not always clear to us right away, so often we must silence our hearts and listen, for when God speaks, we must be ready to hear.
POLST: Let the Signer Beware!
It’s normal to want to trust your doctor’s advice, to heed his every word when it comes to your own care, or the care of a loved one. You know he has taken the Hippocratic Oath and you believe he has your best interests at heart. But is that always the case? What happens when you have a serious or terminal illness? Will he still give you the care that everyone deserves? When it comes to POLST forms, education is key.
Contraceptive Worshippers Decry Fairness
Two cases coming before the Supreme Court are a reflection of the morality inherent in our society today. Rampant sexuality and the use of contraceptives seem to be the new norm. And many think their right to contraceptives should be provided by our tax dollars. What example will the court provide?
Wrong-Headed Ethics and Mayhem
What happens when we make up our own set of ethics? What lengths will we go to to justify our evil actions to justify the murder of the preborn, the elderly, the infirm? Imagine the suffering that will result if we do not stand up and clarify the meaning of ethics and help others understand.