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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
Pipe bombs were sent to Former President and Mrs Bill Clinton, Former President and Mrs Barack Obama, George Soros and CNN. I read about the pope bomb which was sent to Mr Soros early this morning. Evidently, the bombs sent to the former presidents and CNN were found later. From what I’ve seen on the news, there is strong evidence that the bombs were sent by the same people. There was evidently what is being called a “hoax” device sent... Read more
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