Life, Confession, and Hope for Infinite Love

O happy confession! I went just this morning.  Life begins again with renewed hope for the coming days, maybe, many years, or, perhaps, only moments.  I just need to go forward, open to life and, most of all, charity, giving it, as best I can with apologies to match my failures. A powerful instinct, certainly … Continue reading →

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS

1. THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew. In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new … Continue reading →

Changes to China’s One-Child Policy ‘Too Little, Too Late’ | Daily News | NCRegister.com

The Communist Party’s ‘tweaks’ will not prevent forced abortions or demographic disaster, critics contend. BY CELESTE MCGOVERN 11/25/2013 Comments (2) – djcadchina.files.wordpress.com BEIJING — China is graying rapidly: By 2050, one-third of the country will be aged 60 years or older, and, before then, each Chinese worker will have to support two parents and four … Continue reading →