16. Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God.(18*) In the first place we must recall… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 16”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Standing Up for Conscience Rights
Sandra Mendoza Rojas was a pediatric nurse who had worked for the Winnegabo County Public Health Department in Illinois for 18 years. In 2015, her new supervisor,… Read more “Standing Up for Conscience Rights”
Stopping Gun Violence Requires Local Action
The debate over gun control has come to the fore again after the Florida school shooting, where seventeen students and school staff members were killed. Demands have… Read more “Stopping Gun Violence Requires Local Action”
First Station of the Cross: Jesus Is Condemned by Pilate
First Station: Jesus is Condemned by Pilate + We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy… Read more “First Station of the Cross: Jesus Is Condemned by Pilate”
Where, O Death, Is Your Victory?
Among the stories being reported about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida yesterday is that of the heroic actions of Assistant Football… Read more “Where, O Death, Is Your Victory?”
It’s Ash Wednesday. Repent!
From the Office of Readings for Ash Wednesday: Let us fix our attention on the blood of Christ and recognize how precious it is to God his… Read more “It’s Ash Wednesday. Repent!”
Notre Dame Caves on Contraception
The University of Notre Dame has announced that, though they are exempt from doing so, they will provide coverage for “simple contraceptives” through the university’s own insurance… Read more “Notre Dame Caves on Contraception”
Yuna Kim, Devoted to Christ, Lights Olympic Torch
Yuna Kim, the South Korean gold medal skater who is a household name in her country, had the honor of lighting the Olympic torch at the opening… Read more “Yuna Kim, Devoted to Christ, Lights Olympic Torch”
Refections on Lumen Gentium, Part 15
15. The Church recognizes that in many ways she is linked with those who, being baptized, are honored with the name of Christian, though they do not… Read more “Refections on Lumen Gentium, Part 15”
The Sweet Gospel of Christ
Rachael Denhollander has received a great deal of well-deserved recognition and praise for her victim impact statement at Larry Nassar’s trial. According to the article by The… Read more “The Sweet Gospel of Christ”