Are You Suffering? Trust God
By Mark Davis Pickup
This past weekend I met four other people with multiple sclerosis. It was not by design. I met them at events that had nothing to do with MS or disability.
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Advance Directives Are a Bad Idea
End-of-life care is a crucial component to healthcare and one that has received much attention lately. With the push for people to sign advance directives, and many not knowing the implications of their signature, education is key.
Planned Parenthood’s Big Lie: Protecting Women’s Health
By Joanne Moudy
As quickly as states like Texas, Arizona, and Kansas pass new definitive laws designed to protect women and children against subpar health standards in abortion clinics, pro-abortionists challenge those laws in court, purportedly on the grounds that said laws will restrict access to care and thus limit a woman’s right to affordable healthcare. But reality says that isn’t so.
A Response to Catholic Relief Services Regarding the World Social Forum
By Rob Gasper
On April 28, Catholic Relief Services launched a preemptive public response to American Life League’s concerns regarding findings that had, up to this point, remained unpublished. ALL had not yet published this research with the hope that private discussions could reach a satisfactory resolution and scandal could be avoided amongst the faithful.
A Little Thing Called the Pill
Our society has taken a step away from what used to be thought of as the joys of motherhood and has firmly planted that foot in the weeds of selfishness. Gone are the days of giving selflessly to a family. Here are the days of doing what you want when you want. All with the help of a tiny pill that can magically make problems go away. But is that really the case?
Two Popes and Today’s Sexual Chaos
On Sunday, history will be made as Pope Francis will canonize two new saints Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. This significant day is also a day to reflect upon their lives and to remember the contribution they made, not only to the Church, but to the world as well.
Should Catholic Politicians Oppose Legal Contraception? Yes; Prudently.
By Phil Lawler
Is a Catholic politician morally obligated to oppose the legal distribution of contraceptives? That question has come to the fore because of a surprisingly contentious Congressional campaign in Virginia.
Fame, Fortune, Abortion, and Miscarriage
By Rey Flores
This past week we saw three news items that caused us to ponder the sometimes painful realities of a child growing in the womb.
Asexual Human Reproduction
It is imperative in today’s world to have a good understanding of science and the terms frequently used. Today’s commentary explains these terms and helps us understand why some of the old terminology is no longer appropriate.
Why Miscarriage Matters When You’re Pro-Life
By Rachel Lewis
Back in my former life, I was a proofreader.
The Tree of Life
By Michael Hichborn
In the Garden of Eden, as all Christians know, Adam and Eve brought the curse of death upon all mankind by eating the fruit from the tree forbidden by God—the tree of knowledge of good and evil. The tree was in the center of the garden, was beautiful to look at, and produced fruit that appeared desirable.
Straightening Our Crooked Road
As we enter into Holy Week, we are constantly reminded of God’s never-ending love for us of the torment Christ went through so that we may spend eternity with Him. But we must make that choice. We can choose to follow Him or we can choose to follow worldly things. There is no better time than Holy Week to examine our actions, to make changes, and to set ourselves straight. We must never forget the purpose of life to someday look Christ in the eye and be invited into His arms.