Imagining One World, the Reality of Another

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 9:00 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

It occurs to me, reading these two columns that they speak to each other, in a way. First, theologian Tim Muldoon’s consideration of the social mindsets and cultural understandings that would have to accompany a national repugnance toward abortion: These strong women would understand that in other nations where women have recourse to abortion, they do it because of social pressures that drive a wedge between sex and reproduction. They would learn the history of men’s manipulation of women’s bodies,... Read more

The Audacity of Wonder – UPDATED

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 9:00 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Illustration Source) Over at First Things, my Tuesday Column is looking at our mania for credentials and how it closes doors, narrows minds and holds wonder at arms length: He has authored over a dozen books, written a syndicated newspaper column and countless essays and articles covering a broad range of subjects—sports, politics, mobsters, union thugs, cultural touchstones, booze, and blades of grass—all of it written in a smart, literate voice of the casual sophisticate who takes his subject, but... Read more

Random Hair Growth…That's Special

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 9:00 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

After a long, tiring day, let’s have a laugh. Stick with this past the 1:22 mark. Read more

Pro-Life Marchers Roundup – UPDATED

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 9:02 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

NOTE: I’ll be adding to this post all day as I find new pieces, pictures, videos, etc, so keep checking back! It seems especially poignant to me that as we learn more about the hundreds, if not thousands of live babies slain by Kermit Gosnell, and the pro-abortion mindset within government agencies which assisted in those killings by looking the other way, that thousands of people are peacefully marching in freezing-cold Washington D.C. for life, and to speak up for... Read more

St. Francis de Sales

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 9:02 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

“To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.” Today is the feastday of this very great saint – a bishop, a prolific writer and Doctor of the Church; patron of writers and communicators. In this age where we are all of us communicating instantly, non-stop, and probably more than we ought, he is a good saint to keep in mind. If you have not read Pat Gohn’s reasons for keeping St. Francis on her fridge... Read more

A Travel Day

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 9:02 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Will be out all the live-long day today. Looked for something amusing to leave you with. Found this: I know. But it still makes me laugh. Read more

Abortion, Language and Looking Away – UPDATED

Last updated on: July 15, 2015 at 6:17 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Photosource “Over a period of two decades, government health and licensing officials were repeatedly presented with evidence about Gosnell, and repeatedly chose to do nothing…” “No action was taken, even after the agencies learned that women had died under Gosnell’s care.” Kermit Gosnell was arraigned yesterday on 8 charges charges of murder, and much, much more. Most of the news reports I’m reading on this story are surprisingly succinct, given the 281 page Grand Jury Report which brings his crimes... Read more

Benedict: The Burdened Do Not Shrug

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 5:42 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

A little fun. Because I am missing Rome desperately, particularly as I look out my window and gaze upon the silvery sky that promises more snow tonight, I reposted my lovesong to Rome’s Eternal Shrug: Amid the mod socialists, less politically-minded Romans observe the gathering from the shady comfort of a cafe awning; they drink frothy coffee and when asked what the Communists are demanding, they smile and shrug. “What does every crowd demand? Attention; a little money so they... Read more

Gosnell; Baby Feet Kick the Nation – UPDATES

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 9:02 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

If your stomach and your psyche can stand it, read the grand jury report on this fiendish abortionist, Kermit Gosnell. I have been afraid to write about this woman–killing, baby-slaughtering, fertility-stealing, heartless and exploitative freak since the story broke. It’s been that horrifying. But I agree with the assertion of the district attorney that Gosnell was able to get along with for so long by design. The State Legislature has charged the Department of Health (DOH) with responsibility for writing... Read more

A Golden Voice with a Word in Season

Last updated on: July 28, 2015 at 3:30 am By Elizabeth Scalia

Every time I talk to Pat Gohn speak, I find myself marveling at the resonance of her lovely alto. She has one of those voices that belongs behind a microphone or a podium, and that — coupled with her ability to reason smoothly and articulately — makes her podcasts at Among Women such soothing, thoughtful programs. She’s got a voice like rich honey. This week’s podcast is not quite so soothing, however. Pat is mellifluous as ever but her guest... Read more