I’ve heard many times that during Lent, you should not only give something up but also do something extra. Maybe that’s extra prayer time. Maybe it’s a commitment to attend Stations of the Cross each week or adoration. Perhaps you vow to make amends with someone or receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Here’s something else … Continue reading “Add Some Activism to Your Lent”
Last week I posted an article that looked like a takedown notice from the Department of Justice. It appears many of you thought the notice was real. Part of my intent of writing that article was to grab your attention and maybe even have the post go viral (which unfortunately didn’t happen). I wrote that article … Continue reading “Fear Not! RosaryMeds is Alive and Well”
Here are the results of a poll that I’m sure will ruffle a few feathers on both sides of the political and church isle. A recently released Gallop poll found that one’s “religiousness” is a great predictor of his political affiliation. It found that those who practices their faith regularly are more likely to lean conservative while someone who … Continue reading “The Strategy Behind Banning Public Religiousness”
It has been a big two weeks for both the pro-life and religious freedom causes. We saw the Supreme Court rule unanimously that the 35-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics in Massachusetts violated the pro-life advocates and sidewalk counselors right to free speech. And this week we saw the Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-4 “Hobby Lobby” … Continue reading “Obama’s Failed Poker Bluff”
I have been racked with anxiety deciding whether or not to write an article about the current comprehensive immigration bill that passed the senate. The reason why I’ve been so hesitant is that I find myself at odds with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. They enthusiastically support the bill with almost the same … Continue reading “Immigration: Theology vs. Politics”
We saw some huge wins for life and liberty this past week. Texas governor, Rick Perry, signed into law a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks and also sets tighter restrictions on abortion clinics. Those restrictions are so tight that currently only 5 of the 42 active abortion clinics in Texas meet the standards. There … Continue reading “Big Wins for Life and Liberty!”
There has been so much happening at the intersection of politics and religion lately (it’s a block down the road from the intersection of crazy and truth). We have the Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage, abortion standoffs, international issues in the Middle East, Obamacare’s HHS mandate, scandal after scandal, and immigration reform debates. Political … Continue reading “A World on Fire”
A few weeks ago, a federal judge ruled that pharmacies must provide the emergency contraceptive pill, known as Plan B, over the counter to women of all ages. Upon reading this story online, I immediately expressed my outrage and concern in the comments section of the article. Big mistake. No sooner had I posted my … Continue reading “Plan B: Pray for Those Who Hate You”
I listen to Michael Savage on the radio on my drive home from work. This past week he called attention to a federal court case where the government sentenced a group of Amish people to prison terms ranging from 2 to 15 years for forcibly cutting the hair and beards of others in the community. And … Continue reading “What Catholics Can Learn from the Amish”
Hobby Lobby is an arts and crafts retail chain and is currently under attack by the Obama administration because they (along with many other companies) refuse to follow the Health and Human Services (HHS) contraception mandate requiring employers to provide contraceptive and abortive services in their health care plans. I’ve written about this issue in … Continue reading “An Open Letter in Defence of Hobby Lobby”
