BREAKING NEWS: Pope and Final Voting at Vatican Synod on Family
October 27, 2015
.- With a two-thirds majority vote, the more than 200 bishops gathered for the Vatican’s synod on the family supported Church teaching on hot-button issues such as homosexuality and communion for divorced and remarried persons.
Another Catholic Diocese Sets Fundraising Record
October 27, 2015
Brooklyn, one of America’s biggest sees.
Are You the Author of Your Life?
I have been co-leading a ministry, SING (St. Isidore’s Networking Group, Danville, CA), since 2002 which is focused on providing tools and support to those in career transition.
Another Film Star for Christ
October 13, 2015
It takes special courage to say so, in that business—the business of Anitchrist?…. Read More>>
The TRUTH About Natural Procreative Technology – NaProTECHNOLOGY
October 6, 2015
We must all pray for the success of the World Conference on the Family this September and the Synod on the Family following in October. Pope Francis is optimistic about the work to be done and recommendations that will be made to him. Pope Francis will make the decision on any outcomes of the Synod. Pope Francis is particularly concerned about “stress” on the family.
BREAKING NEWS: California Suicide Bill Signed into Law by “Catholic” Governor Brown
October 6, 2015
As of Monday, October 5, 2015, California became the fourth state in the U.S. with a state law allowing doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medications to terminally ill patients, thanks to a former Jesuit seminarian, California Governor Jerry Brown, who signed the bill into law.
Catholic Business Owners Alert: LGBT Activists at the Clinton Global Initiative Have Big Plans for You
September 29, 2015
Now that the U.S.
Did You Miss it Last Night?
September 28, 2015
The Super-Harvest Blood Moon on Sunday night…. Read the easy-to-understand, fascinating NASA explanation and video here>>
Pope Francis at the UN: Full Transcript of Pope Francis’ Talk at the UN
September 25, 2015
.- Read the full text of Pope Francis’ address to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 25, 2015, here:
Mr President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Thank you for your kind words.
It’s About Fear, It’s About Money, It’s About Death – It’s NOT About Dignity
June 19, 2015
CA SB 128 is legislation currently being considered in two separate committees in the California Assembly. It allows for patients who have received a terminal diagnosis to request from a physician a lethal dose of medication for the purposes of pre-emptively killing themselves. In other words, this legislation advances doctor assisted suicide, sanctioned by th
How To Find Peace in Unexpected Unemployment
May 18, 2015
Three acquaintances of mine have recently lost their jobs in what appears to be unjust circumstances. One was a well-respected director at a Fortune 500 company. A new boss came in and fired her unceremoniously, despite the fact that a few months earlier, she had received a stellar performance review and an above-average bonus.
5 Words That Will Decrease Turnover in Any Workplace
April 28, 2015
If you are a leader in your company/organization, I’d encourage you to take a look at a 2013 study conducted by Gallup, a company that’s well-respected in the field of employee engagement and retention research.
Ave Maria School of Law Ranked #1 in the State For Bar Passage
April 14, 2015
Ave Maria School of Law’s bar passage was ranked #1 in the state of Florida with 83 percent of graduates passing the February bar exam on the first try. This far exceeds the statewide average passing rate of 64.3 percent.
New Beginnings: Triathlete Inspires Self-Discipline
April 7, 2015
For triathletes, March is a month of new beginnings. For most it is the beginning of the triathlon competitive season that begins now and builds through the Kona World Ironman Championship in Kona in early October.
Pope Francis on the Health of Your Company
January 20, 2015
The Vatican is the spiritual center of Catholicism, and hosts the church bureaucracy, the Curia. Like any human organization, the Vatican’s Curia has its share of “HR issues.” Pope Francis recently identified 15 very specific ailments that he claims befall the Curia. Like any good leader, he not only identifies the problem but suggests
The Value of A Teacher: Rest in Peace Harry V. Jaffa (1918-2015)
January 16, 2015
In announcing the death of Harry V. Jaffa, the Claremont Institute, an influential think tank since the ‘70s, issued one of the most touching tributes any professional, especially a teacher, could hope for, using these words, “our longtime friend and teacher” and “he influenced three generations of students.” Friend and Teacher. Three generations.
A Unique Award: 2015 Plastics Industry Hall of Fame Winners
January 13, 2015
The Plastics Academy announced Monday that it would honor nine individuals for their contributions to the plastics industry by inducting them into the Plastics Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be hosted in Orlando, Fla. at NPE2015.
The Inhumanity of Marrying Up
October 29, 2014
Why is it that we continue to refer to “marrying up” in predominantly socioeconomic terms, as if we’ve just signed a contract for a kitchen renovation instead of a nuptial covenant between two loving persons?
The oft-discussed idea of “marrying up” pervades online journalism, from a New York Times piece by Stephanie Coontz, “The M.R.S. and the Ph.D.” to Kate Bolic’s piece in The Atlantic about the “radically shrinking pool of
Faith, Family and Football: Roger Staubach
October 27, 2014
If it’s Career Day and your school is fortunate enough to snag Hall of Fame Quarterback Roger Staubach you’d probably expect him to talk about his Heisman Trophy, the “Hail Mary Pass” and Super Bowl championships, his gridiron names and the lucrative real estate business that he built.n But don’t be too surprised if he spends most of his time talking about a balance in life, perseverance
Why You Need Long-Term Care Protection
September 2, 2014
Five years after my beautiful mother (shown in photo) needed long-term care for the illness that ultimately took her life, I began my career as a financial advisor and started offering long-term care (LTC) insurance to my clients. Over the years I have found that those who purchase LTC insurance often had a loved one (as I had) in their families who needed care.