On October 16th, 2012, young people from all over this nation will give up their voices for a day in solidarity for the estimated 55 million children who were aborted since Roe vs. Wade. More…
What If a Candidate Supports Other Issues I Like (And Abortion)? 25
Last week, I gave a conference to a Catholic men’s group on voting with an informed conscience. During the time for questions after the talk, one of the gentlemen asked a thorny question:
“What if there’s a “pro-choice” candidate who supports 5 other issues I like? Are you telling me that if I vote for him, I’m committing a mortal sin?” More…
To Think Like a Child… 12
Just another Sunday Gospel reflection…
Okay.. Remember what I was saying about memes the other day? Scratch that (partially). Baby memes are still cool!
Caravaggio, “The Calling of Saint Matthew” 12
Praying When We’re Busy (And We’re All Busy) 21
Fr Jason Smith
I went to Manhattan yesterday to get a wisdom tooth pulled. Thankfully the dentist was so adroit I was left with an hour or two of leisure to snap pictures of the city and Grand Central as I waited for the train. More…
Get Rid of Thinking Once and for All 15
People like babies, because their smiles are contagious. We like to goof around with them, mimic their expressions, watch them get all excited, and when they start crying, we just give them back to mom. They’re so simple.
We tend to think that babies don’t think, even though there is much more proof that they do than that they don’t. One look into their endearing little eyes should tell us More…
Mitt Romney to Join the Gaffers’ Club 10
“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” — Abraham Lincoln
If I were to make a list of all the reasons why I should never — ever — even think about running for political office, the very first thing I would jot down is my propensity for sticking my foot in it. More…
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Voting with an Informed Conscience 10
There are just 8 Mondays left (including this one) before the general election on November 6. More…
Sunday Morning in Caesarea Philippi 13
Who do you say that I am?
This Sunday’s Gospel reading (Mk 8:27-35) is about things we take for granted.
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