If you were watching the 2nd presidential debate last night, you probably remember President Obama’s claim that Planned Parenthood does mammograms. (Aww, bless his heart. Obama actually thinks that his buddies at the abortion-giant Planned Parenthood do mammograms.) Mr. President, I’d like to welcome you to the real world – where Planned Parenthood does not … Continue reading
The Lord Follows His Preachers
From a homily on the gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope The Lord follows his preachers Beloved brothers, our Lord and Savior sometimes gives us instruction by words and sometimes by actions. His very deeds are our commands; and whenever he acts silently he is teaching us what we should do. For example, he … Continue reading
Haunting Silence
Time to name the monster Who stirs at night. Who lives within To hide our sin. Time to make room, In memory’s caverns Rather than banish What simply won’t vanish. You had a choice once That gave birth to phantoms Making you live your choice Silencing not its voice. The monster lives and grows Curled … Continue reading
Saint Teresa of Avila – Let us always be mindful of Christ’s love
From a work by Saint Teresa of Avila, virgin Let us always be mindful of Christ’s love If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend. And I clearly see … Continue reading
“The world is changing; it’s time to wake up.”
VATICAN CITY — The screening of an anonymous YouTube clip about the decline of Christian populations in Europe and North America and the growth of the continents’ Muslim community launched heated debate and some serious objections at the Synod of Bishops Saturday evening. A cardinal who works in the Vatican asked that the 7-and-a-half-minute video … Continue reading
