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S. Marco al Campidoglio
Today we visit the basilica of San Marco. First dedicated to Saint Mark the Evangelist, the church was later also…
Yearly Archives: 2011
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The Incoherence of Federal Sex Policy: Title X, Medicaid, and the Eisenstadt Decision
In a 1972 decision widely hailed by the political classes, the Supreme Court opined in Eisenstadt v. Baird, “If the…
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Easter Entertainment: JONAH, A VeggieTales Movie
When our children were young, my best friend shared a VeggieTale movie with us saying, “Your kids will love it;…
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Total Commitment
What does “Total Commitment,” mean? Well, the synonyms for “commitment” are: promise, pledge, binder, obligation, dedication, and loyalty. There is…
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Rare Good News About Christians in the Midle East: Bearing Witness in Lebanon
In a recent interview, Father Raymond Abdo, the Provincial of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers in Lebanon, said that the most…
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Don’t You Ever Give Up!
We buried a dear friend today. We’ve known Betty and her husband, Norm for more than 20 years and in…
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Imperfect Justice in Snyder v. Phelps
On March 2, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case Snyder v. Phelps that illustrates the difficulty of…
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The Samaritan Woman and the Original Meaning of Lent
Lent’s a time of introspection. We read Exodus, and watch the Israelites grumbling, even after the amazing things God had…
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Living by Example
As Lent progresses, we may find ourselves concentrated inward, often reflecting on the sacrifices or commitments that we have made…
