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March 2012

March 24, 2012

Joe Six-Pack’s Public Comment on the HHS Mandate “Proposed Rule: Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act”

It's a lovely Saturday, following on the heels of a Friday in which many folks...

March 20, 2012

Because Everything Matters, When Christ is Our Center

Back in the Fall, I shared a post with you about fallen Hollywood heroes asking...

March 16, 2012

Another “Close of Business” HHS Mandate Press Release on a Friday

The Administration is getting good at squeezing off little last minute notices right before the...

March 16, 2012

Guess What? Parts of the HHS Mandate Aren’t Unconstitutional

Says who? Says First Amendment scholar, and Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, Thomas J. Curry....

March 15, 2012

O’Brien Industrial Holdings, LLC Sues the HHS Department

And the reason? The unconstitutional HHS Mandate, of course. As Frank O'Brien notes, the mandate...

March 15, 2012

Riding the Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters (Because Catholics Dig Science)

Way back at the end of January and into early February, I was pretending to...

March 15, 2012

Mr. Obama? Beware the Lee Shore…And the Rock UPDATED

Do you know where political careers go to die? Upon the rock that is the...

March 14, 2012

The Bishops Decide to Fight On…

Call it the "recalibration we can believe in," breaking news from the Bishop's Administrative Committee,...

March 14, 2012

A “Recalibration” of the Fight Against The HHS Mandate? Possibly An Announcement Soon UPDATED

Rocco Palmo of the Whispers in the Loggia blog tweeted that an announcement broadening the...

March 13, 2012

You Don’t Trust the Bishops Like You Don’t Trust the Stock Market? Eureka!

And in both ways, you are being foolish, and unreasonable. Permit me to explain with...

March 10, 2012

So Matthew Archbold Thought He Didn’t Sign Up For This

He starts his latest post over on the National Catholic Register like a marathoner who...

March 09, 2012

The Article on the HHS Mandate America Magazine Did Well By Publishing

Remember a few days back when I shared Bishop Lori's letter to the editors at...

March 08, 2012

For The Monks That Have Gone to the Dogs, and the Ones That Make Beer, et al…UPDATED

It's been that way for a while with the Monks of New Skete. Who are...

March 07, 2012

For Catholic Thoughts on Life and Death Brought About By Tragedy UPDATED

By the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread, Until you return to the...

March 06, 2012

Cardinal Dolan’s Letter to the Bishops UPDATED

Dated March 2, 2012 and presented below in it's entirety. All links added are the...

March 06, 2012

Not Sure If Donating to Making “All That Remains” is a Good Idea?

I can understand where you're coming from. You've been burned before. Or more likely, you've...

March 05, 2012

“Whereas Distractions are Evanescent, the Religious-Liberty Issue Hasn’t Gone Away”

Nor will it, because this is the crux of the matter. These revelations are nothing...

March 04, 2012

Ben Franklin’s Warning, Winston Churchill’s Observation, And Catholic Support for the Rights of Mankind UPDATED

For about a few months now, I've been mentioning things political that should matter to...

March 01, 2012

Because the Vatican has the Coolest Archive On the Planet

But you knew that already, right? A preview of the official video for the exhibition-event...

March 01, 2012

Another $1,000 Donation Received for “All That Remains”, And North Korea Is Giving Up Her NUKES?

Both events happened yesterday. Are they related? Honestly, I have no idea. But in the...

February 2012

February 27, 2012

An “All That Remains” Praise Report

Fresh off spending an evening at the Oscars with family and long-distance friends (thanks to...

February 21, 2012

Back in Port, On Shore Leave, Gone Readin’ and Prayin’

This is your Captain speaking. I have to inform you that the cruise we've been...

February 18, 2012

Why We Should Follow Our Bishops Now And Lead Them Too

But we also have to lead them by example. Sheep leading the shepherds? Bear with...

February 17, 2012

The Women That Testified to Congress that Planned Parenthood Missed?

They're right here, folks. Did you have any friends, relatives, or acquaintances plaster the photograph...

February 16, 2012

Why We Must Fight For Our Right of Religious Freedom UPDATED

Should Catholics fight the HHS Mandate, and the other moves by the Administration that seek...

February 15, 2012

Praying the Novena with the Dominican Sisters of Nashville

Nothing tells your children that you believe in the power of prayer more than praying...

February 14, 2012

The HHS Mandate and the Lord of the Rings

I know. This is a weird title for a post. What does the Lord of...

February 13, 2012

Mail Call! Items From My “In” Basket For Your Consideration

Occasionally, folks send me e-mails with tidbits and requests that I share with readers. It's...

February 13, 2012

A Message to the Administration from the Communion of Saints on the HHS Mandate

What the Obama Administration doesn't seem to understand is a truth that needs only to...

February 12, 2012

Because My Pope Speaks Truths Like This

Just recently, back on January 19, 2012 during his address to the bishops of Washington...