President Joe Biden has been out-front and publicly pro choice for decades. In all that time, the American Catholic bishops have never excommunicated him. Now that he is president, they are suddenly making noises about how Joe Biden is causing “scandal” and, for that reason, should be denied the Eucharist. They are huffing and puffing and winding themselves up for a really big political blow in which, at long last, they fire their spiritual cannon at the president. In normal... Read more
Caitlin Jenner, who, in her previous life gold medalist Olympic athlete, has taken a stand against the trendy claim that only bigots oppose allowing transgender biological males to compete in women and girls’ sports. I agree with Jenner and I thank her for taking this courageous stand. I well remember how hard we fought to get recognition and any funding at all for women and girls’ sports. It was an uphill battle all the way. It is still an uphill... Read more
Pope Francis released a beautiful message for Lent. It mirrors the teachings of St Paul when he said, “these three abide, faith, hope and love. I believe that what this means is that when we die, the only things we get to take with us are faith, hope and love. That is, in the end, the only lasting thing we accumulate in this earthly life. Here is the summation of the Holy Father’s message: Accepting and bearing witness to the... Read more
Every so often, I feel the need to go back to the basic tenet — and the only tenet which holds up — of pro life opposition to abortion. It’s really quite simple. Abortion is wrong because abortion kills a living child. That’s it folks. Abortion is not a “right.” Abortion is killing. Any time we have laws that allow us to pick a group of people and say that it is permissible to kill them at will, the entire... Read more
Due to COVID-19 and security concerns resulting from the Trump insurrection, the March for Life 2021 will be a virtual event. To watch, follow the links in the website I link to below. From March for Life. STATEMENT ON 2021 MARCH FOR LIFE The protection of all of those who participate in the annual March, as well as the many law enforcement personnel and others who work tirelessly each year to ensure a safe and peaceful event, is a top... Read more
My Bible reading this morning included Psalm 15. I was so struck by it that I decided to share it with you. Here it is: Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.... Read more
Pope Francis’ Angelus today was especially touching. John the Baptist pointed out Jesus to two of his followers and they turned and began to follow Jesus, instead. Jesus turned to them and asked, “Whom do you seek? They gave what sounds like a strange reply. “Where are you staying?” they asked Our Lord. Jesus didn’t answer them directly. Instead, He merely said, “Come and see.” Here is Pope Francis’ take on this Gospel passage: Jesus does not respond: “I live in... Read more
Why do Catholics say the Church is infallible? It’s not what it sounds like. The video below explains it all. Read more
Martin Luther King, Jr expressed his frustration with the white churches in his famous letter from the Birmingham Jail. Here is what he said: I had the strange feeling when I was suddenly catapulted into the leadership of the bus protest in Montgomery several years ago that we would have the support of the white church. I felt that the white ministers, priests, and rabbis of the South would be some of our strongest allies. Instead, some few have been... Read more
There are days in my life when I need to re-orient myself around the basics. The most important basic of my faith is the set of truths contained the Apostle Creed. This creed is the summary of what I, at the core of my being, believe. It is my touchstone in troubled times. Praying it settles me, orients me, and, no matter how confused I may be, clarifies things for me. It’s a palate cleanser for troubled times. I believe... Read more
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