Check out these recent articles from around the web: Family values hypocrisy by EJ Dionne: “Politicians talk about family values but do almost nothing to help families. They talk about parental responsibility but do almost nothing to help parents. They talk about self-sufficiency but do precious little to make self-sufficiency a reality for those who… Read More Around the Web
Pope Francis: “I call on everyone: individuals, organs of society, authorities, to do everything possible to assure that every family has a place to live.”
Controversies concerning Catholicism and healthcare have been front page staples over the last few years. Currently, it is the ACLU is suing the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on behalf of Tamesha Means, who suffered from an acute infection and tragically lost her baby. The lawsuit claims that Ms. Means was denied adequate medical… Read More In Defense of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare
We don’t know much about St. Joseph and his role as a father to Jesus. Most of his story can be left to the imagination—and I imagine that as he held his infant son, born under inauspicious circumstances in a stable surrounded by smelly, noisy animals, the whole world melted away for him. I imagine… Read More An Advent Reflection Inspired by Pope Francis
Pope Francis: “Let us pray that God grant us the grace of knowing a world where no one dies of hunger.”
At the beginning of the wonderful “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Charlie Brown is depressed, and he doesn’t know why. Christmas is right around the corner, but all the festivities just don’t feel right. The preoccupation with presents and decorating for Christmas display contests seem too commercial, and a mailbox empty of Christmas cards doesn’t help… Read More Isn’t There Anyone Who Knows What Christmas Is All about?
On Thursday, December 30, Millennial will reveal its 2013 Millennial of the Year. The award goes to a millennial who made an outstanding contribution to human flourishing and the common good. Their actions reflect a commitment to the dignity and worth of the person. Eligible persons must be born on or after October 16, 1978 (the beginning of Blessed John… Read More Millennial of the Year: Accepting Nominations
