Vaccinations in Schools and Parental Rights

Last updated on: December 4, 2025 at 10:46 am By Dennis McIntyre

On December 3, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a civil rights investigation into a Midwestern school accused of vaccinating a student without parental consent. The school allegedly disregarded the family’s legally recognized religious exemption. Let’s take a look. The Current Incident The Midwestern school reportedly administered a federally funded vaccine to a child without parental consent and in violation of the state-recognized religious exemption. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that the agency is taking... Read more

Salvation and the Message of John the Baptist

Last updated on: December 3, 2025 at 10:36 am By Dennis McIntyre

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The central theme for the readings this Sunday, December 7, is God’s promise of salvation through the Messiah to those who believe and follow Jesus. This is the Second Sunday in Advent, and the gospel reading is from the book of Matthew. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Matthew 3:1-12 “John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah... Read more

Holy Days: Celebrating Togetherness in December

Last updated on: December 2, 2025 at 10:13 am By Dennis McIntyre

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As we enter December, several faiths celebrate Holy Days. Although this season is a time for family and friends, it is also, moreover, an opportunity for all of us to set aside our differences and, ultimately, come together as one people. Let’s take a look. December Holy Days December is full of holy days across traditions—Advent, Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, and others. Each connects to public virtues in ways that help shape civic life: Christian – Advent and Christmas: Themes... Read more

Giving Machines: A New Way to Donate Easily

Last updated on: December 1, 2025 at 11:21 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Giving Machines are bright red vending machines that let people donate essential items—like food, hygiene kits, livestock, or medical supplies—to charities instead of buying something for themselves. This is an amazingly simple way to donate. Let’s take a look. What Are “Giving Machines?” They originated in 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of the “Light the World” campaign by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Instead of dispensing snacks, they dispense donation cards representing items... Read more

The Season of Hope and Waiting Begins

Last updated on: November 25, 2025 at 9:59 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Christians traditionally understand Advent as a season of hope and waiting. It is the time when Christians prepare for both the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas and His promised return at the end of time. This Sunday, November 30, is the first Sunday of Advent. Gospel Text – Matthew 24:37-44 “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before... Read more

Immigrants: A Divide Over Trump’s Policies

Last updated on: November 25, 2025 at 9:14 am By Dennis McIntyre

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President Trump campaigned on performing the largest mass deportation of illegal immigrants in America’s history. He said they would deport “the worst of the worst,” meaning those with criminal records. The resulting raids have been very polarizing across the country. Let’s take a look. Current Statistics on Trump’s Mass Deportations President Trump’s administration is actively carrying out mass deportations, with over 527,000 people deported so far, and 1+ million “self-deportations.” In his second term, he conducted widespread raids in sanctuary... Read more

Christ’s Kingship in Focus

Last updated on: November 21, 2025 at 8:44 am By Dennis McIntyre

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The readings for this Sunday, November 23, focus on the kingship of Christ. This Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday in the Church’s liturgical year. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Luke 23:35-43 “The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.” Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine, they called out, “If... Read more

The U.S. “Culture of Death” Continues to Expand

Last updated on: November 18, 2025 at 7:36 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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Drawing from Scripture and tradition, the Catholic Church teaches that we must respect life from conception until natural death.” This teaching rejects procedures of abortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia. It also affirms the dignity of dying with faith, sacraments, and care. Let’s take a look. What is the “Culture of Death? The mindset that people are disposable is on the rise in the U.S. The phrase “culture of death” comes directly from St. John Paul II’s 1995 encyclical Evangelium Vitae... Read more

Mainstream Media Accountability in Question Again

Last updated on: November 13, 2025 at 5:46 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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Do you trust the mainstream media (MSM)? There was another issue, this time with the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), that should put that question right into the public discourse. Let’s take a look. What was the BBC issue? On October 28, 2024, the BBC aired the documentary “Trump: A Second Chance?” as part of its flagship investigative series Panorama. In the program, editors altered Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech to purposely mislead the public. The actual speech stated: Early in... Read more

The Day of the Lord

Last updated on: November 12, 2025 at 9:57 am By Dennis McIntyre

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The theme for the readings this Sunday, November 16, is the Day of the Lord. This will be the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading is from Luke. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Luke 21:5-19 “While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here– the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will... Read more

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