Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mk 5:21-43 Christians have a lot of norms–things we are supposed to do and not do. It would be easy to see Christianity as a legalistic religion, and...
Read MoreLast week, Congress fell short of the 2/3 majority needed to pass the Prenatal Nondiscimination Act (PRENDA) which would have banned sex selective abortion in the United States. President Obama also voiced his opposition to the...
Read MoreExodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116 Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 24-26 As a self-identifying Thomist, I love this Solemnity. Thomas Aquinas composed the liturgy for Corpus Christi, writing his famous Pange Lingua for this purpose. As a...
Read MoreThe Sixth Commandment “you shall not commit adultery” pertains not only to sexual infidelity but encompasses the whole of human sexuality (2336), and is thus perhaps the most controversial commandment among the...
Read MoreA recent piece by Phil Lawler raises some significant concerns about the role of the bishops in promoting the common good (I should note that I know and respect Mr. Lawler and should he read this post, I hope he will consider it...
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