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November 2013

November 30, 2013

Closing the American Embassy at the Vatican and Frogs

Five former American Ambassadors to the Holy See, who were appointed by both Democratic and...

November 25, 2013

Religious Freedom and Gay Marriage: Are They Intrinsically Inimical?

Does the First Amendment apply to individual people or only to the institutional church,...

October 2013

October 24, 2013

Obamacare as a Tax

The Supreme Court says that Obamacare is a new tax on Americans. President Obama...

October 22, 2013

The Exorcist Author Signs Petition to Halt Georgetown’s Drift From the Church

Many Catholic universities have become salt that has lost its savor. They've drunk so...

October 19, 2013

Southern Baptist Convention Files Suit Against HHS Mandate

The Southern Baptist Convention has joined dozens of other religious organizations by filing suit against...

October 12, 2013

The HHS Mandate and the Government Shutdown

I met Dr Alveda King a few years ago when she spoke at our annual...

October 11, 2013

Hundreds Gather to Pray the Rosary for Religious Freedom

This is one of those heartening stories that can make your day. More than 750...

October 09, 2013

Oh Good Grief

I stand corrected. I wrote yesterday that the trustees of Marymount Loyola University -- a...

October 09, 2013

Vatican Analyst Warns of Global War Against Christians

John Allen, the respected Vatican analyst, digs into the issue of anti-Christian abuse around...

October 07, 2013

We’re Not Living in Mad Max Land

The shut down continues. The stock market responds to the shut down with a rumble,...

September 2013

September 30, 2013

Government Shuts Down

When the buffalo fight in the swamp, the frogs lose. The morons in Washington...

September 30, 2013

President’s Full Statement on Government Shutdown

President Obama made this statement today on the impending government shutdown. I believe, based...

September 26, 2013

Doing Good

I've talked quite a bit about people who -- without being aware of it...

September 26, 2013

The Public Scandal of Pro Abortion, Pro Gay Marriage Catholics in High Places

Cardinal Burke has issued a bit of advice to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi: Don't take communion....

September 16, 2013

The Prez Who Hates the Bill of Rights and His Senatorial Minions Write a Little Law

The HHS Mandate. (First Amendment) Surveilling the American people. (Fourth Amendment) Gun control. (Second Amendment) ...

September 08, 2013

The Burden of Sin: What Jesus Endured on the Cross

The One Who knew no sin became sin for us. Graphic images, not for children.

August 2013

August 18, 2013

Christianity in China

This video talks about Christianity in China. Christianity is growing, despite persecution. It is...

August 16, 2013

Cardinal George, the HHS Mandate and Prayer

I just can't face writing about Christian persecution today, even though that's my usual...

August 16, 2013

Note to Bishop Tobin: If You’re Looking for God in a Political Party, You Need a New Roadmap

It is, in that grand Public Catholic tradition, roast and toast Rebecca time. Get out...

August 14, 2013

Constitutional Rights for Me, But Not for Thee

In America, almost nobody has read the Constitution. But ... Everybody is a Supreme...

July 2013

July 21, 2013

Christians’ Dual Citizenship and Engaging the Culture for Christ

In the video below, Cardinal Wuerl discusses what he calls the "subtle" loss of religious...

July 19, 2013

Same Judge Who Turned Hobby Lobby Down, Now Grants Them a Stay on HHS Mandate

I've read the news reports on several outlets, and I'm not exactly sure what the...

July 16, 2013

Conscience Rights and the Obama Administration

The USCCB released a new video today discussing the war on the right of conscience...

June 2013

June 28, 2013

Marriage is a Mess and Homosexuals Didn’t Do It Redux

I think we need to look to ourselves first when we consider the post Christian...

June 28, 2013

Pray for Marriage

We are called to a day of fasting and prayer today for marriage and religious...

June 27, 2013

USCCB: Tomorrow is a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Marriage and Religious Liberty

Bride and groom, praying before their wedding. I think we've exhausted the emotional discussion about...

June 21, 2013

Why are the Bishops Doing This?

In honor of the Fortnight for Freedom, I am going to limit today's quick picks...

June 21, 2013

Fortnight for Freedom 2013: Meatless Fridays and Prayer for our First Freedom

Today is the first day of Fortnight for Freedom 2013. The American bishops have asked...

June 12, 2013

Is an IRS that Targets Religious Groups for Unjust Discrimination Unfit to Make HHS Mandate Decisions?

Suppose you were an IRS agent. Suppose you had been tasked with singling out a...

June 10, 2013

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We are Catholics. And we will be heard.