http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2017/06/judge_puts_hold_on_deportation.html Good news from Michigan: a federal judge has placed an emergency hold on the deportation of over 100 Chaldean Christians gathered up by ICE last week… Read more “Judge Places Hold on Deportation of Chaldean Christians”
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The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Today is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. St. John the Baptist, of course, was the cousin and forerunner of Jesus. He announced… Read more “The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist”
A Culture of Contempt
This is my article that appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel on May 25. It seems prescient in light of the recent shootings of Congressman Scalise, security officers and… Read more “A Culture of Contempt”
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
The Fear That Killed Philandro Castile
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/06/16/minn-officer-acquitted-of-manslaughter-for-shooting-philando-castile-during-traffic-stop/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.97adbc4444b8 http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-june-amid-a-typical-night-of-late-night-1498141529-htmlstory.html “What they’re basically saying is, ‘In America, it is officially reasonable to be afraid of a person just because they are black.’”: Trevor Noah’s comment… Read more “The Fear That Killed Philandro Castile”
A Victory for Religious Freedom in Mississippi
http://dailysignal.com/2017/06/22/circuit-court-win-religious-freedom-gay-marriage/ From the article: “Since 1973, then, U.S. policy has protected a right to choose an abortion right alongside an individual and institutional right to choose against… Read more “A Victory for Religious Freedom in Mississippi”
The King’s Good Servant, But God’s First
Today is the feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher. Both men were executed by the order of King Henry VIII of England after both refused… Read more “The King’s Good Servant, But God’s First”
The Miracles of Jesus
THE MIRACLES OF JESUS Modern science has helped us to understand much about our world that was once a mystery. In the distant and not so… Read more “The Miracles of Jesus”
Planned Parenthood’s 3% Lie, and Why It Doesn’t Matter Even If It Is Only 3%
http://babylonbee.com/news/serial-killer-released-explaining-murder-3/ It’s a wonder why, if abortions are nothing more than the “termination of an unwanted pregnancy,” involving no loss of human life, Planned Parenthood… Read more “Planned Parenthood’s 3% Lie, and Why It Doesn’t Matter Even If It Is Only 3%”
Trump Breaks A Promise
http://michiganradio.org/post/chaldean-advocates-working-fast-prevent-deportations-iraq http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/12/politics/detroit-ice-iraqi-christians/index.html http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/immigration-arrests-stun-detroits-chaldean-catholics-30294/ While running for president, Donald Trump promised that his immigration policy would not break up families. He has broken that promise. I have posted… Read more “Trump Breaks A Promise”