An article on the Aleteia website recounts the encounter between Pope Francis and a little boy named Emanuele. The Holy Father was visiting St. Paul of the… Read more “Pope Francis: “God is the One Who decides who goes to heaven.””
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No Catholic Need Apply?
An article by Deacon Jim Russell, published in Catholic World Report, made a connection between the severing of sex and procreation with the acceptance of contraception and, eventually,… Read more “No Catholic Need Apply?”
Why Does Facebook Want Our Medical Records?
This is troubling. According to this report by Tucker Carlson, “Facebook reportedly sought anonymous records from several U. S. hospitals for unknown research purposes.” Unknown research purposes?… Read more “Why Does Facebook Want Our Medical Records?”
Did School Officials Fail the Students in Broward County, Florida?
An article by Paul Sperry for RealClearInvestigations sheds some light on the situations in Broward County, Florida, the county where Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland sits.… Read more “Did School Officials Fail the Students in Broward County, Florida?”
Should Meek Mill Be in Prison?
I’m not familiar at all with the rapper Meek Mill. I’m not a listener of rap music, and I had never heard of Mill until his story… Read more “Should Meek Mill Be in Prison?”
Wise Words
Wise words from Dr. Peter Kreeft, professor at Boston College and Catholic author of many books on philosophy, apologetics, and how to be a Christian in the… Read more “Wise Words”
Pope Francis: “I fell into serious errors.”
This is an important story, and this article by Gerard O’Connell in America magazine is a well-written assessment of the matter. Pope Francis received much criticism when, during his… Read more “Pope Francis: “I fell into serious errors.””
Choose Your Evil
An interesting contrast. Tucker Carlson addresses the call by political leaders on both sides of the aisle for the Trump administration to respond with military force to… Read more “Choose Your Evil”
Supporting Student Protesters Opens A Big Can of Worms for Public Schools
Pro-life students across the country have organized a student walk-out to protest abortion. The event was to be held today, April 11. The plan was for students… Read more “Supporting Student Protesters Opens A Big Can of Worms for Public Schools”
Villanova Chaplain On “Being Part of Something Bigger”
This is great! Fr. Robert Hagan, chaplain and associate athletic director at Villanova talks about the philosophy Villanova takes in shaping the young men who play on… Read more “Villanova Chaplain On “Being Part of Something Bigger””