Do Business Owners Lose Their Constitutional Rights When They Earn A Living?

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

The short answer is, “No.” The long answer is “show me where it says that (or even implies it) in the Constitution, and the amendments to the same (particularly in the Bill of Rights).” What about when it comes to the HHS Mandate, which requires nonreligious entities provide coverage for artificial contraceptions, abortion services, etc.? (more…) Read more

To Join Pope Francis In Adoration Of Our Eucharistic Lord…UPDATED

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Right here. Right now. (more…) Read more

For Catholicism Or Casuistry? I Choose The Former (A Reply To The Archdiocese of New York Blogpost)

Last updated on: January 7, 2015 at 3:54 pm By Frank Weathers

—Feast of St. Justin Martyr Pope Francis wants us to be joyful. He said so in a homily just the other day. There is much to be joyful in when we embrace the true, the good and the beautiful. (more…) Read more

The Prophet Thomas Merton On The Archdiocese of New York’s HHS Mandate Problem

Last updated on: January 7, 2015 at 3:52 pm By Frank Weathers

Problem? What problem? So the Archdiocese of New York provides healthcare to unionized employees of ArchCare through SEIU 1199’s National Benefits Fund, which provides coverage for contraceptives and abortion services. What could it hurt? (more…) Read more

Cardinal Dolan on the HHS Mandate: “If we give in now, they will not leave us alone.”

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Kathryn Jean Lopez, a blogger neighbor of mine here at Patheos, and a writer for National Review Online, has been closely following the story that the New York Times published back on Sunday. More importantly, she has been following the response of Cardinal Timothy Dolan after the story was published. (more…) Read more

Let’s Help Push Fr. Pontifex Over The Goal Line!

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Only 70 hours, and $3300 left to reach the goal of $42,000. How awesome are those who gave?! Join our ranks, fellow fans of the New Evangelization. Go here. (more…) Read more

The Archdiocese of New York Responds to the New York Times Piece From Sunday…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Source, May 28, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2013 STATEMENT OF JOSEPH ZWILLING IN RESPONSE TO NEW YORK TIMES STORY (more…) Read more

Archdiocese of New York Health Plan Covers Contraception and Abortion Services

Last updated on: January 7, 2015 at 4:05 pm By Frank Weathers

According to Sharon Otterman of the New York Times. Cardinal Dolan? Say it ain’t so! The story ran yesterday and it begins as follows, (more…) Read more

For Thoughts on the Trinity By Way of China, Circa 1700…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

…with a little help from a few other sources. Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. I have no doubt that my friend Wu Li, SJ was exposed to the Athanasian Creed. Why? Because Wu could not have written the orthodox poems below without having believed in the Mystery of the Triune God. Wu wasn’t just parroting something he had heard from his Jesuit catechists either, you see. It is obvious that he pondered this mystery in his... Read more

Archbishop Chaput: “The HHS Mandate Can Only Be Understood As A Form Of Coercion.”

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend, Archbishop Chaput’s weekly column notes the IRS scandals, the HHS Mandate, and what it all means for Catholics and religious liberty. Religious Freedom And the Need To Wake Up By Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (more…) Read more