Life today is clearly in the fast lane. Most people hit the ground running in the early morning and then crash due to exhaustion after dinner. Stress and anxiety have become a significant part of our daily existence. An “attitude of gratitude” has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety while bringing one closer to God. Let’s take a look. There is Always a Reason to be Grateful We’re all grateful for some things in our lives. Parents are... Read more
This past week, President Donald Trump started to reverse the previous administration’s pro-abortion platform. Trump executed three Executive Orders (EOs) supporting pro-life policies. While these initial policies are a good start, we still must codify them into law. Even though the EO is in place, the next President can quickly reverse it. Once a law is in place, Congress must change it. Trump signed the orders the same day as the March for Life. What Are the Three Pro-Life Policies... Read more
The 118th Congress introduced a bill to protect the family structure and reinforce parents’ rights over their children. Left-wing ideology has attacked the family structure for many years, intensifying under former President Biden’s administration. Congress sponsored this bill to reinforce parents’ rights regarding their children. Do you think this is necessary? Let’s take a look. Why Do We Need This Bill? Unfortunately, this bill would generally be unnecessary, but that is not the case here. The bill must reinforce... Read more
Former President Biden and President Trump completed the transfer of power this week. During the transition period, both presidents issued controversial pardons, which caused dissatisfaction among both political factions. Let’s examine what has occurred in greater depth. What is a Pardon? It is essential to understand precisely what a pardon does for those granted pardons: “Presidential Pardons are a subset of the President’s clemency powers. The President can issue pardons for federal offenses at any point after a crime is... Read more
One of the biggest internal battles we face relates to pride. Our society encourages us to be proud of our accomplishments and who we are as people. We see it constantly in the sporting world, where the players perform elaborate celebrations to highlight what they have done on the field. Often, these celebrations are at the expense of other players. What impact does pride have on your life? Let’s take a look. “Pride Goeth Before a Fall” C.S. Lewis... Read more
There is potentially a battle brewing in Canada concerning euthanasia. People can choose euthanasia in Canada today under certain circumstances. A recent change to the law in Quebec has sparked many early requests for end-of-life care. Let’s take a look. Euthanasia in Canada Canadians today are eligible for medical assistance to end their lives under the following conditions: Must be 18 years of age or older and have decision-making capacity Must qualify for publicly funded healthcare services The person must... Read more
U.S. Bishops have called on President Biden to commute the death sentences of all death row inmates in federal prisons. This call for mercy would remove the death penalty and replace it with life sentences. The Bishops have repeatedly called for the end of the federal death penalty since 1980. Death Row Inmates Currently, there are 40 men on death row in federal prisons. An article from the National Catholic Register speaks to the use of the death penalty:... Read more
Welcome to the liturgical season of Advent. Catholics and Christians worldwide are preparing for the arrival of our Lord on Christmas Day. The Christmas season tends to be very stressful and busy, causing many to lose sight of its true meaning. Let’s look at some ideas that can help you focus more on the “reason for the season.” The Beauty of the Advent Season What is the meaning of the Advent season to Catholics and Christians? The United States... Read more
Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am grateful to all who read my articles and commented. Thanksgiving Day in the United States is on November 28th this year. There is a historical context for this day going back to 1621 when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a harvest feast to express gratitude for the assistance provided by the Native Americans. For Catholics and all Christians, this day is an opportunity to ask God to forgive our sins, repent for what... Read more
Pope Francis: “The Poor Continue to Wait!” Truer words were never spoken! In a world where the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” keeps growing, the poor continue to wait for the help they need. Caring for the poor is one of the most sacred charges Jesus has given us. We must do better. Let’s see how we can help. Are We Focused on the Poor? The answer to that question is a resounding “NO. ” The United States... Read more
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