Thomas Aquinas College to Open Branch Campus in New England
February 8, 2017
Weak Point: Shout!
February 7, 2017
In the margin of a public speaker’s manuscript was the notation: “Weak point. Shout.” Such is the rhetoric of those who place emotion over logic and make policy through gangs rather than parliaments. In Athens 2,400 years ago, Aristophanes described the demagogue as having “a screeching, horrible
2017 BRINGS EXCITEMENT, HOPE FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE
January 31, 2017
It was a calm New Year’s celebration at Vanessie Piano Bar in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Something my wife, Pat, and I have enjoyed for multiple years—to hear good music, enjoy good food and the city’s uniqueness. Mass was wonderful on New Year’s Day in the beautiful Cathedral.
HR 7 Permanently Stops Taxpayer Funding of Abortion: Passed U.S. House of Representatives 238 to 183. Now What?
January 25, 2017
The No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act (HR 7), introduced by Hon. Chris Smith, R-NJ, passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, January 24, 2017, with a 238 to 183 vote. This legislation would permanently ban taxpayer funding of abortion.
Huge Victory for Pro-Life and Unborn; Trump Defunds International Planned Parenthood
January 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the day after the 44th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, President Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits federal funds from going to international organizations that provide or promote abortion. This will in turn result in the defunding of International Planned Parenthood.
Golden Globes: What Happened to Gratitude and Role Models?
January 10, 2017
It’s so easy to be a hypocrite. Most times, all we have to do is open mouth, insert foot. Multi-award-winning, multi-million-dollar actress Meryl Streep, just proved the point. In accepting a Lifetime Achievement award at the Golden Globes Monday night, she couldn’t wait to abuse the honor she’d been bestowed by her peers to rant…
Famed Catholic Economist Thomas Sowell’s Farewell Column
December 27, 2016
Thomas Sowell is one of the most incisive economists of our times and has been a weekly syndicated columnist for over a quarter of a century. This week he bids farewell to his readers to, at age 86, pursue other passions that include
Logan, age 11
December 17, 2016
DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, MY BROTHER-IN-LAW’S GRANDSON, LOGAN, 11 YEARS OLD, SUPPOSED TO BE TWELVE NEXT WEEK, IS VERY, VERY ILL, AND MAY NOT MAKE IT THROUGH THE DAY! PLEASE, PLEASE PRAY REAL HARD FOR A MIRACLE HEALING!!! THANK YOU! Mrs. Jacqueline Marie Whittler
The Power of Story, and the Truest Most Wondrous of Stories
November 27, 2016
In the winter months, it would be salutary for people young and old to put down their iPods and other electronic devices and tell each other stories. Any subject will do, and I submit as an example the curious saga of the
BISHOP ROBERT BARRON APPOINTED TO INSTITUTE FOR CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION BOARD
November 22, 2016
VENTURA, CA—Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez has appointed Bishop Robert E. Barron to serve on the board of The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE), a Ventura-based nonprofit dedicated to serving Catholic educators nationwide through an understanding and appreciation for the riches of authentic Catholic education.
Crushing Defeat of Pro-Abortion Advocates: Now What? Watch Trump Victory Speech
November 9, 2016
In a crushing defeat for pro-abortion advocates, mainstream news reporters and their pollsters, Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States of America, and Michael Pence, the nation’s Vice President-elect. “The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer,” says Trump in his call for
VOTE! – Yes – YOU – Today!
November 8, 2016
Regardless of who we like or don’t like, as a Catholic and as a citizen of the United States of America, it’s our civic duty—and our great privilege—to cast our vote today. As a Catholic, it’s also our moral, religious and common sense duty to vote with integrity and with a well-formed conscience, putting resepect for each individual human life—especially the innocent, defenseless unborn—first and foremost.
Think about it. You and I had no say whether or not we would be born. We had no say who our parents or siblings or relatives would be. We had no say in which part of
Black Church Leaders Write Open Letter on Religious Freedom
November 1, 2016
In an historic action, just two weeks before the election, 26 prominent African-American church pastors and religious leaders delivered a letter to Hillary Clinton on Monday. The 26 signees include Jacqueline Rivers of the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy
Chinese Family Hides to Escape Forced Abortion of Third Child
November 1, 2016
In a triumph of investigative journalism, the BBC has released a Report, “China’s forbidden babies still an issue,” conf
Mel Gibson, Raymond Arroyo and a Thriving Catholic Business Club
October 25, 2016
Catholic business professionals of the Catholics at Work OC business club in Orange County, California, integrated more than business and faith this month. As part of a membership drive, the innovative club sponsored the an event that included a private screening of the film “Hacksaw Ridge,” a reception hosted by the Orange Catholic Foundation, and a live taping of “Storyented” with EWTN’
Frustrated with the Elections? Phoenix Priest Cuts Through the Noise
October 21, 2016
Amid ongoing WikiLeaks email revelations about such disturbing strategies that include “a Catholic Spring” cleaning, various character short-comings and more, a Catholic priest in Phoenix—Fr. John Lankeit at Sts Simon and Jude Cathedral—cuts through the noise. No names. Just clarity. The most
America’s Future and Your Eternal Soul come before party politics
October 13, 2016
Mother Teresa said, “We are not called to be successful we are called to be faithful.” That includes bringing our beliefs into the voting booth with us and voting accordingly. On a recent Sunday one of the Bible readings during Mass was from the infrequently quoted Book of Amos from the Old Testament and it…
History Matters: The Remarkable Victory of Christians Centuries Ago and Its Global Impact
October 4, 2016
Our faith is based, not on abstract speculation, but on historical events. Christ does not hover around us as a philosophical idea, for he “was made flesh and dwelt among us.” The Church’s feasts are acts of thanksgiving for actions of God that have affected the course of human
Beautiful, Courageous Abortion-Survivor Speaks Before the House Judiciary Committee
September 24, 2016
This article–and the accompanying video– is an important and inspiring one to watch! -ed. (CNSNews.com) – Abortion survivor Gianna Jessen recounted to a House panel on Friday how she survived being “burned” in her mother’s womb for 18 hours, the result of a saline abortion at an abortion clinic.
Sept 14: Constitution Day — Did You Know These Facts?
September 14, 2016