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2024-11-18T14:50:35-07:00

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If Jesus is God, Then Torture is Wrong

Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 2:50 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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Torture is one of those insidious sins that shatters the tortured person right down to the core of their personality and at the same time also destroys the torturer. It is a simple fact that torture can make any of us do or say anything, that it breaks people so thoroughly that they cannot be put back together in their previous psychological form. A nation that has a policy of doing this to other people is morally bankrupt. Christian religious... Read more

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2024-11-18T14:53:41-07:00

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Alfie Evans’ Death was Murder by Judicial Fiat

Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 2:53 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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I haven’t commented on the tragic death of Alfie Evans. I’ve reached a point in my life where these brutal acts of death-dealing coercion that governments lay on suffering people sadden me too deeply. But I am seeing good Christians veer off into the intellectual and moral weeds in their discussion about what happened. I think someone needs to clarify a bit. Alfie Evans’ death was not euthanasia. It also was not “justified” because those who killed... Read more

2018-05-09T12:31:49-06:00

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Shark Attacked, Snake Bit, Bear Mauled: Is He Lucky or Unlucky?

Last updated on: May 9, 2018 at 12:31 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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Shark attacked, snake bit, bear mauled, this guy is right to say “I don’t know if I’m luck or unlucky.” Evidently Dylan McWilliams puts up a good fight once the bear or shark has him in its mouth, even if his ability to avoid such situations seems a little lacking. He kicks, gouges, and otherwise discourages the beast into seeking easier prey elsewhere. Mr McWilliams has lived through everyone’s nightmare, times three. He was on a camping trip when he... Read more

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Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 2:56 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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House Chaplain Rescinds His Resignation.

Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 2:59 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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As usual, Deacon Greg has the story. Father Patrick Conroy has rescinded his resignation as House Chaplain. That puts the ball squarely in the court of Speaker Ryan. Instead of bullying Father Conroy into “resigning” under duress, the Speaker now has to come out in public and fire him. And that will involve the full House and all its members. Will the Speaker fire Fr Conroy? So far, all Rep Ryan has done is accept Father Conroy’s move to undo... Read more

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Paul Ryan Wants to Fire the House Chaplain. Why?

Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 3:03 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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Father Pat Conroy was the first Roman Catholic House Chaplain in history. He held the job for seven years prior to being asked to resign by Speaker Ryan. Evidently, he made the mistake of saying something negative about the massive tax cut bill Speaker Ryan pushed through the House, a statement which, Vox says was “perfectly in line with Catholic social teaching.” Read more

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2024-11-18T16:15:07-07:00

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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for April

Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 4:15 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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Pope Francis’ prayer intention for April is for those who have responsibility in economic matters. From Vatican News: The economy cannot attempt only to increase profits by reducing the work force and thereby adding to the ranks of the excluded. It must follow the path marked out by business leaders, politicians, thinkers, and leaders in society who place the human person in first place, and do everything possible to ensure that there are opportunities of dignified work. Let us raise... Read more

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2024-11-18T16:21:51-07:00

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Pope Francis Visits Prison

Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 4:21 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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I was in prison and you visited me. Jesus Christ When Pope Francis visited America, he took the time to visit with inmates in prison. This is not just an act of public piety. It is following the direct command of Christ. Read more

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2018-01-31T07:13:20-07:00

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Get Your Camera Ready for the Super, Bloody, Blue, Eclipsing Moon

Last updated on: January 31, 2018 at 7:13 am By Rebecca Hamilton

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Get your camera ready. It only happens every 150 years or so. We’re going to have a super, bloody, blue, totally-eclipsing moon. What is a super, bloody, blue, eclipsing moon? Why, it’s a super moon, that’s also a blue moon, that’s also a blood moon, that will undergo a total eclipse. Super moons happen when the moon’s orbit around the earth is at perigee, when it’s closest to earth. That makes it look bigger; up to 14% bigger and 30%... Read more

2018-01-24T10:23:10-07:00

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My Heart Attack Did Everything It Could to Warn Me

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 10:23 am By Rebecca Hamilton

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I wrote a post for the National Catholic Register discussing my latest medical problems. Here it is. My heart attack did everything it could to warn me, short of standing up, waving its arms and giving a stadium whistle. Looking back, with that oh-so-clear 20/20 hindsight, I can see that I had been having symptoms for a long time. Then about six months ago, things really kicked into high gear. I had no idea that this was my heart, trying... Read more

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