Last week, Pope Francis affirmed, once again, that Saint Mary is not the “co-redemptrix,” a title and role some theologians, and at least one purported visionary, have… Read more “Pope Francis: Jesus Gave Mary to Us As Mother, Not Co-Redemptrix”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
NYT Argues No Obligation to Distinguish Facts From Opinions
This is an important story. I encourage you to read the entire article. The New York Times (NYT) is being sued by James O’Keefe’s independent journalism organization,… Read more “NYT Argues No Obligation to Distinguish Facts From Opinions”
PA Child Abuse Bill Dies in Legislature
A bill that would remove the statute of limitations on child sex abuse crimes has died in the Pennsylvania legislature. Why? Because the bill removing the statute… Read more “PA Child Abuse Bill Dies in Legislature”
Palm Sunday Bombing at Indonesian Cathedral
Twenty people were injured and two terrorists killed in a suicide bombing at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi province in… Read more “Palm Sunday Bombing at Indonesian Cathedral”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XII
12. The holy people of God shares also in Christ’s prophetic office; it spreads abroad a living witness to Him, especially by means of a life of… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XII”
What Future for the Post-COVID Church?
What does the post-COVID future look like for the Catholic Church in America? According to an article by Russell Shaw in The Catholic World Report the future… Read more “What Future for the Post-COVID Church?”
Dangers of the Equality Act
Anne Hendershott has written an article for Crisis online magazine delineating some of the possible consequences for people of faith if the Equality Act, passed last month… Read more “Dangers of the Equality Act”
Solemnity of the Annunciation
Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the… Read more “Solemnity of the Annunciation”
Virginia to Abolish the Death Penalty
Wonderful news out of Virginia. Gov. Ralph Northam is scheduled to sign legislation passed last month by the state legislature that will abolish the death penalty in… Read more “Virginia to Abolish the Death Penalty”
Officer Eric Talley, R.I.P.
Most of the media surrounding the recent shootings in Atlanta and, now, Boulder, CO have focused on the suspects. I would like to take this time to… Read more “Officer Eric Talley, R.I.P.”
