Faith-Driven Voters
The clear and present danger to our democracy demands faith-driven multi-issue voters.
The Second Amendment Needs the Second Commandment
The Second Amendment and the Second Commandment suggest a disturbing link if we have ears to hear. In Luke 8:8 we hear Jesus say, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” after telling the parable of the sower of seed. We hear these same words in Luke 14:36 when Jesus talks about the saltiness […]
Video from Pope Francis to Religious Sisters, But I Have Questions
In a recent video Pope Francis expresses his gratitude and prayers for religious sisters and consecrated lay women. The Pope’s praise of the consecrated life of women is perceptive, and I am thankful for him and his compassionate leadership. To see the pope’s video to religious sisters, click here However, dear Father Francis, I have […]
Thoughts About Purgatory
In the Catholic church during this month of November, thoughts on purgatory often take center stage. We may hear phrases such as, the holy souls in purgatory, or we may be encouraged to pray for those in purgatory. I share some ideas from various saints, faithful Catholics and non-Catholics on this topic of purgatory. The […]
Stop Saying Thank You for Your Service
Why should we stop saying, “Thank you for your service” to active/retired military and veterans? And what new sentence can we learn to say that is more honest than “Thank you for your service”? Are you devastated by the messiness and chaos you saw during the Afghanistan evacuation? Take a moment to think of those […]
Anti-vaxxers, Anti-maskers, and Freedom
Does freedom offer an honest justification for the decisions and opinions of anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers? The definition of freedom is the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. When anti-vaxxers decide to not be vaccinated they cite their right to be make their own choices. When anti-maskers refuse to use a proven method to block […]
Vital Difference between “a” and “the”
Two words, a and the, are defined as articles in English Grammar. These two small words are called determiners and make/determine the vital difference in pro-life discussions, conversations and decisions. The argument against the phrase, equally sacred priorities, highlights the difference between a and the. The critics claim that equally sacred, makes abortion a preeminent […]
Truth Should Not Be Refreshing
Since the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the prevailing attitude expressed by many commentators as well as the general public is that truth is refreshing. The majority of our citizens understand why “refreshing” is the operative descriptor of the president’s comments, staff briefings to the media, and messages and updates to the people […]
President Joe Biden and Catholic Church Leaders
As a Catholic president, Joe Biden’s faith matters to church leaders. Acceptance or rejection of Biden as a person of faith depends on each leader’s image of God and their understanding of the Gospel. Biden’s Faith: A Positive Response Archbishop Wilton Gregory, recently named as the first African-American cardinal, was asked why he would not […]
Era of Change or Change of Era
What’s the difference between an era of change and change of an era? Our whole life has been about living in an era of change. And it is often said that change is the only constant. Living in an era of change can mean that protests challenge those structures that are wrong. New ideas can […]