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The Death Knell
By Judie Brown A death knell is “an action or event presaging death or destruction.” We can almost hear it today, as a cavalcade of despots leads the way in our modern-day rush to deny human dignity to the vulnerable. We know their names, and we know their deeds, but we have not overcome the dazed attitude of those who refuse to acknowledge the horrors in our midst. For instance, in Illinois,...
Who Is the Liar Now?
By Judie Brown There was a time when everyone tried to be honest, even when it hurt. Integrity beckoned us to be witnesses to reality. But those days are gone! In our age, we are besotted with false rhetoric designed to make us feel good about the horrific acts that...
Complex Issues Versus Charity
By Judie Brown Recently deceased preacher Voddie Baucham Jr. delivered a message on cultural apologetics for Christians. His words are striking in their generosity, their love for Christ, and in their advocacy for always acting with mercy, even when we are righteously...
Life-Affirming Influencers Rock!
By Judie Brown We consider anyone who defends life, stands up for life, or lives a pro-life life to be an influencer. The thing about such people—and there are many—is that their presence in our world influences others without fanfare and without a self-awareness that...
Angels and Predators
By Judie Brown Yesterday, we celebrated the feast day of our Guardian Angels. As Catholics, we believe that our Guardian Angel is always with us; that means that we are never really alone. We learned as children that our Guardian Angel is there to provide support in...
Step into the Light
By Judie Brown The events occurring in our world today should cause us to reflect upon Christ’s incredibly soothing words found in John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Christ is the light to whom all who...
Controversy or Heresy?
By Judie Brown Reading the comments made by Cardinal Blase Cupich regarding his reasons for giving for pro-death senator Dick Durbin an award made me think of the crucifixion of Christ. Cupich said, “The recognition of his defense of immigrants at this moment, when...