America magazine has an article on the Holy See’s testimony before the United Nations on the practice of aborting children with Down Syndrome and other birth defects. The… Read more ““The Greatest Hate Crime of This Generation””
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Conscience Protection for Healthcare Workers
The Department of Health and Human Services is considering adopting rules that would strengthen government respect for and protection of the conscience rights of healthcare workers. If… Read more “Conscience Protection for Healthcare Workers”
Tenth Station of the Cross: Jesus Is Stripped of His Clothing
Tenth Station: Jesus Is Stripped of His Clothing +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the… Read more “Tenth Station of the Cross: Jesus Is Stripped of His Clothing”
St. Joseph
Today, March 19, is the Feast of St. Joseph. Here are come prayers to St. Joseph: The Litany of St. Joseph Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.… Read more “St. Joseph”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 19
19. The Lord Jesus, after praying to the Father, calling to Himself those whom He desired, appointed twelve to be with Him, and whom He would send… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 19”
Ninth Station of the Cross: Jesus Falls the Third Time
Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.… Read more “Ninth Station of the Cross: Jesus Falls the Third Time”
Vatican-Chinese Deal: Good or Bad?
George Weigel has written critically of the Vatican’s proposed deal with China that would supposedly allow for improved relations between the Vatican and Beijing, but at the… Read more “Vatican-Chinese Deal: Good or Bad?”
Eighth Station of the Cross: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Eighth Station: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the… Read more “Eighth Station of the Cross: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem”
Pope Paul VI and Abp Oscar Romero to be Canonized
The Vatican has announced that Pope Bl. Paul VI and Archbishop Bl. Oscar Romero will be canonized after the recognition of miracles attributed to their intercession. Bl.… Read more “Pope Paul VI and Abp Oscar Romero to be Canonized”
Pope Francis Praises Nurses
Pope Francis praised the work of nurses while speaking to the Federation of Professional Nursing Colleges, Health Assistants, and Child Wardens earlier this month. Francis recalled the… Read more “Pope Francis Praises Nurses”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 