What is the Church’s Message without Christ?

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 9:10 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Christianity without Christ would seem to be an oxymoron that anyone could identify. But millions of people today are attending churches that preach and teach a fake christianity that either ignores or flat-out denigrates the basic teachings of Christ. Liberal churches are prone to ignore the demands for justice, while conservative churches ignore the demands for mercy. Both of them trim Jesus out of their teachings to make those teachings fit into the framework of the sins they love more... Read more

Hate and Violence are the Devil’s Handiwork.

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 8:42 am By Rebecca Hamilton

I may not write specifically about the latest mass shooting. I’ve been dealing with the tragic death of a close family friend, a young person who should have had their life ahead of them, and that makes this terrible tragedy too painful. I am so sorry for the lives that were taken Saturday. It echoes the shooting in a black church a few months ago. Like them, these people were gathered in their house of worship, and they were shot... Read more

Pope Francis: Practice Humility, Gentleness and Patience

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 8:37 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Pope Francis homily at mass today was an important message for all of us. We sometimes forget that the way of Christ is not the way of the world. Humility, gentleness nd patience are not virtues that our culture promotes. But, the Holy Father told us, they are the way of peace. From Vatican News: Difficulty in making peace The path to peace in the world, in our societies and also in our families is that of humility, gentleness, and... Read more

Supremes Consider Hearing Case that Could Reverse Roe v Wade

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 9:16 am By Rebecca Hamilton

The Supreme Court is considering hearing a case that could lead to the overturn of Roe v Wade. From the Los Angeles Times: Reporting from Washington — The Supreme Court is weighing whether to hear its first abortion-related appeal with newly seated Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. The case involves whether conservative states may exclude Planned Parenthood clinics from the Medicaid program that provides healthcare for low-income women. Access to abortion is not directly at issue, but some states object to providing... Read more

Suspect Arrested in Mail Bombs Case

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 9:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

The FBI came through, and it didn’t take them long to do it. They have arrested a suspect in connection with the mail bombs that were sent to President Trump’s critics in the past week. The suspect has been identified as Cesar Sayoc, a 56-year-old Florida resident. President Trump followed the arrest with a presidential-sounding statement, calling for national unity and applauding our quick-acting law enforcement. Earlier in the day, he had been referring to the “bomb stuff” as a... Read more

Jame Clapper Interview After Mail Bomb Sent to Him

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 9:21 am By Rebecca Hamilton

James Clapper gave a phone interview immediately after he learned that he was the target of a mail bomb. I am impressed by his even and balanced attitude. We need level, intelligent people like this in positions of power. Read more

Murderer of St Oscar Romero Charged

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 9:29 am By Rebecca Hamilton

An arrest warrant has been issued for Álvaro Rafael Saravia, a 78 year old former army officer who is alleged to have been the trigger man who murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero while he was saying mass. Archbishop Romero has since been canonized a saint. From Catholic News Service: A court in San Salvador issued an arrest warrant for the man suspected of the March 24, 1980 killing of Saint Oscar Romero, who was canonized this month by Pope Francis. The... Read more

We Need to Remember What Presidents Do.

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 9:31 am By Rebecca Hamilton

I’m sure that Public Catholic readers will have their faves who aren’t on this list. I imagine you’ll also disagree with the inclusion of one of two of those who are already on it. However, watching this is a good reminder of what presidents do … or did … for this country; how much they cared about all the people, and how they conducted their office. Read more

Pope Francis: Fidelity is another Word for Love.

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 10:22 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Pope Francis gave a teaching on the meaning of the Sixth Commandment. Thou shalt not commit adultery might better be referred to as the late great sixth commandment, at least in today’s society. The Holy Father emphasized that fidelity is one of the hallmarks of true love for another person. Without this fidelity, there is no trust, and without trust, love withers and dies. From Vatican News: Waiting for the Pope at the Pope Francis: You can’t love only... Read more

Pope Francis Fires Bishop of Memphis

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 10:43 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Pope Francis has removed Bishop Martin Holley, the bishop of Memphis Tennessee. Bishop Holley was removed because of his management of the diocese during the clergy sex abuse scandal. Archbishop Louis Kurz of Louisville Tennessee will run the diocese until a replacement is found for bishop Holley. From CNN: Pope Francis has removed Bishop Martin Holley of Memphis, Tennessee, the Vatican announced on Wednesday. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville will run the diocese in Holley’s absence, the Vatican said. A Vatican... Read more