Then and Now: The Descent of Ethics
By Nancy Valko
I feel blessed to have grown up and become a nurse in the era of TV programs like Marcus Welby, MD; Ben Casey; and Medical Center.
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Humanity of the Comatose Denied by Inhumanity of Euthanasia
By Mark Davis Pickup
The following was previously published in the Western Catholic Reporter, for the Edmonton Archdiocese.
Tolerance as Moral Principle
It seems to be the mantra of today’s society that we are told to be tolerant and to just accept the changes in morality that occur almost daily. Belief in God’s commandments is scoffed at. Holding fast to faith is looked down upon. When we allow morality to fade away and tolerance to take over, the face of God is obscured and His teachings lost. The result is a society also lost a society aching and hurting.
The Big Lies of Our Age Versus the Truth Found in Jesus Christ
By Mark Davis Pickup
My father’s generation knew the Holocaust of the Nazis. The holocaust of abortion and, soon, euthanasia and assisted suicide hangs over mine.
What Is a Suffering Man Worth?
By Arland K. Nichols
How much is man worth? So asked Pope Francis in a recent letter to the Pontifical Academy for Life on the occasion of the estimable academy’s annual meeting and celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Creating a Civilization of Love, Not Death
Unselfish love a true, Christlike love means always wanting what’s best for the other person and putting others before yourself. This love in no way includes the premature death of a living person. On this day of love and affection, let us not forget all that Christ has taught us. Let us not forget that He suffered and died for us. And let us allow our Christlike love to spill forth and cover our loved ones who are in pain rather than allowing our fears and misguided compassion to snuff out their lives.
Christian Love Gives the Dying Souls Peace
By Mark Pickup
My wife, LaRee, and I were asked to address a conference about critical life issues sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey.
To Kill or Not to Kill: It All Depends
Nearly two years ago, the European Union voted to ban export to the United States of lethal injection drugs used for the execution of prisoners on death row.
Mercifully Killing Our Cat
I took my cat to the vet for a checkup. While I waited to be seen, I noticed an elderly couple apparently also waiting. We struck up a conversation.
Imposing Death with Quality Control Standards
We’ve all heard the “quality of life” argument applied to everything from an excuse for abortion to the reason posited to justify assisted suicide or some other form of euthanasia.
Proposing that Society ‘Reduce’ Evil
In March of 1981 Pope John Paul II told his audience during the March 15 Angelus message, “Our prayer during Lent, aims at awakening [consciences],” and making men aware of God’s voice.
WARNING: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Can Kill You!
I invite you to read this sermon by Bishop Clemens August Count von Galen delivered exactly seventy-one years and one day ago.