There is hardly an issue that is more polarizing today in American life and politics than immigration. I took the time once to explain what Trump’s policy… Read more “Immigration: A Polarizing Issue”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
2018 Report on “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People”
The 15th annual report on the U. S. bishop’s “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” was published earlier this month. The report publishes for… Read more “2018 Report on “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People””
Bishops Condemn New U. S. Asylum Policy
Catholic bishops are denouncing the decision of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to no longer consider domestic violence or gang violence as reasons for granting asylum in the… Read more “Bishops Condemn New U. S. Asylum Policy”
Why Is MS 13 Being Allowed to Menace a Maryland Middle School?
In Rotherham, England, 1400 girls were the victims of a sex ring carried out by Pakistani men over the course of fifteen years, from the late 1990’s… Read more “Why Is MS 13 Being Allowed to Menace a Maryland Middle School?”
St. Anthony of Padua
Today, June 13, is the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua. St. Anthony was born Fernando Martins in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195. He joined the Canons Regular… Read more “St. Anthony of Padua”
A Historic Summit
President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un signed on to four points in their summit: The U. S. and North Korea commit to establishing… Read more “A Historic Summit”
Priests Are Being Murdered in the Philippines
Fr. Richmond Nilo, parish priest at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Zaragoza town in the Diocese of Cabanatuan, Philippines, was shot dead as he prepared to celebrate… Read more “Priests Are Being Murdered in the Philippines”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 26
26. A bishop marked with the fullness of the sacrament of Orders, is “the steward of the grace of the supreme priesthood,” (48*) especially in the Eucharist,… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 26”
Suicide Rates Increase, But Living the Faith Helps
Tucker Carlson interviewed Johann Hari last night about the increase in the suicide rate in the United States. I’ve not read Hari’s book, “Lost Connections: Uncovering the… Read more “Suicide Rates Increase, But Living the Faith Helps”
Child Abuse Developments
There were three important developments this week in the Church’s on-going attempts to effectively address and heal from the sexual abuse scandal perpetrated by priests and bishops… Read more “Child Abuse Developments”
