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Benedict in Assisi: Paradox and Astonishment
Pope Benedict’s talk in Assisi today, on the 25th anniversary of the Day of Prayer for Peace summoned in the…
Monthly Archives: October, 2011
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Pope Benedict XVI: Speech in Assisi
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Distinguished Heads and Representatives of Churches, Ecclesial Communities and World Religions, Dear Friends, Twenty-five years have…
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The Arab Spring’s Forgotten Freedom
For at least one group of Middle-Easterners, the Arab Spring is turning out to be a decidedly wintery affair. And…
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This Is My Body
A few months ago, I was e-commiserating with a friend about the physical challenges of having children. We were neighbors…
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What Happened to Our Health Freedom?
It was early in the morning in Venice, California. A multi-agency raid by police in full SWAT gear, automatic weapons…
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If You Quit, You Can’t Blame God
We all feel tempted to quit sometimes. Whether they are related to relationships, parenting, or work, there are moments in…
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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: Sheep Leading Themselves to the Slaughter
Recently I encountered the inane phrase “redistribution of wealth.” We all know that it refers to the evil plan of…
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Poem: “The Invitation”
The Invitation When I see the blazing of the redbud tree, The tulips filled with ruby and with ivory, The…
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Catholic Media: Right and Wrong Approaches to the Occupy Movement
Call it an occupational hazard, but I can’t look at Marybeth Hicks’ article without wondering, “What is this piece doing on…
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Shining the Light of Truth on Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism must be exposed by the light of truth so it can be soundly defeated – the operative phrase here…