336 million abortions under China’s one-child policy – Telegraph.The figure illustrates the enormous impact that the one-child policy has had on China in the four decades since it began. Official statistics showed that in addition to the terminations, Chinese doctors have sterilised 196 million men and women since 1971. Perhaps unexpectedly, most people in China … Continue reading
Francis, the Jesuits and the Dirty War | National Catholic Reporter
Francis, the Jesuits and the Dirty War | National Catholic Reporter Those who have not lived under a dictatorship should not be quick to judge those who have, whether the dictatorship was in ancient Rome, Latin America, Africa, Nazi Germany, Communist Eastern Europe, or today’s China. We should revere martyrs, but not demand every Christian … Continue reading
I Was Irish Once
I was Irish once: I was Irish for brief moments, As they danced on makeshift stage. Three sisters donned in green and white, With ribbons in curled hair. I was Irish for brief moments, As locks bounced to rhythms tapped, By jigging, flying feet, Flitting blithely through the air. I was Irish for brief moments, … Continue reading
Originally posted on Be Holy!:
Lorica of Saint PatrickI arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth and His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion and…
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
It’s time once again for Sunday Snippets. We are Catholic bloggers sharing weekly our best posts with one another. Join us to read and contribute if you like. To participate, go to your blog and create a post titled Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. Make sure that the post links back to here, and leave a link to your snippets post on our host, … Continue reading
