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Falling Off the Wall
By Judie Brown In a whimsical nursery rhyme we learn that when Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall, “all the king’s horses and all the king’s men could not put Humpty together again.” One presumes that once an egg crashes to the ground, like truth, it cannot be repaired unless vigilance is pursued in the quest to do so. Having dropped more than a few raw eggs in my time, I know that with...
R Is for Radiant
By Judie Brown Recently Meghan Schrader, a defender of the rights of people with disabilities, came to my attention because of a two-part article she wrote on the fallout of using the word “retarded” to define certain members of the human family. According to...
Those Who Die in Violence
By Judie Brown When I saw this recent prayer petition at a daily Mass: “For all who have died or suffered because of violence,” I couldn’t help but think of all the babies who die so violently under the legal shield of medical, clinical, and chemical...
Judges, Women, and Justice
By Judie Brown Judicial prudence in America’s legal system often reminds us of a schizophrenic individual. Rather than being anchored in simple truths—facts that are obvious—it is politics that often, but not always, affect the decisions that judges render. The...
Trump’s Foxtrot
By Judie Brown In some circles, the foxtrot is a very popular ballroom dance because it is “adaptable to different tempos, allowing dancers to perform it to both fast-paced jazz and slower, more romantic melodies.” Anyone who has enjoyed dancing with someone who is...
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
By Judie Brown The Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, is a remarkable moment of holiness for all of us who believe that Christ suffered, died, and rose again out of love for each of us. In the celebrated hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” we sing God of glory,...
Pondering the Crucifixion
By Judie Brown Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once wrote, “It is part of the discipline of God to make His loved ones perfect through trial and suffering. Only by carrying the cross can one reach the Resurrection.” This simple statement has become the stumbling block for...