In my kitchen I have about half a dozen frying pans, and at least that many spatulas. It’s not that I have any special affinity for them; it’s simply that I make scrambled eggs far more often than I do dishes. I didn’t know you are supposed to periodically clean out the bacon grease (I… Read More Is Porn the Biggest Threat to American Families?
Millennial co-founded and contributing editor Christopher Hale has a new article in Time on Pope Benedict and Pope Francis, a year after the former announced his resignation. He writes: There’s no question that Francis is shaking up the Church in new and profound ways. But for those who thank God for the Francis Revolution that… Read More Christopher Hale in Time: Remember Benedict the Meek
Last month, fourth grader Tyler Doohan perished in a fire at his grandfather’s trailer home. It is the ultimate nightmare of every parent—to lose one’s precious child at so young an age. But Tyler’s character, his heroism would make any parent proud: Tyler raced through his grandfather’s trailer home in suburban Penfield early on the… Read More Fourth Grader Shows True Heroism
Last month, my mother told me she was receiving food stamps. When she told me, my first reaction was one of embarrassment—what was my mother doing wrong that she wasn’t able to provide for herself? Then frustration—why didn’t she tell me that this was how she was surviving, since I am very fortunate to have… Read More My Mom Is On Food Stamps?!
Pope Francis has made a conscious shift in the Church’s language on abortion, one that places the issue within the context of human rights and social justice, while recognizing the difficult situations that lead many women to procure abortions. When it comes to addressing the issue in this way, Cardinal Sean O’Malley is definitely on… Read More Top 10 Quotes from Cardinal O’Malley’s Whole Life Homily
A little over a week ago, I was at the opening Mass for the Vigil for Life at the Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC. I find these events are often very high energy and are filled with the frequent use of phrases like “culture of death” and “save the babies.” But this… Read More Vigil for Life 2014 Opening Mass
Last night’s State of the Union touched on many issues that are connected to achieving the common good. Check out some of the top quotes below. On creating a more just economy: “Average wages have barely budged. Inequality has deepened. Upward mobility has stalled. The cold, hard fact is that even in the midst of… Read More Top Quotes from the State of the Union
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