Same-sex unions and Catholic public engagement

July 22
Please see my newest column and the discussion at Inside Catholic
on “Sins of Omission: Catholics, Marriage and Politics”
Surely, for many Catholics, the matter of “fairness” for homosexual persons that we love is a wrenching dilemma.   Most of us know or work with wonderful people who struggle with same-sex attraction.  It’s natural to want [...]

Independence Day

Happy Fourth of July  to all!

It is well to remember that the Pilgrims sought religious freedom.
Our birth as a nation surely encompassed economic and political freedoms, but can those freedoms be revered where religious freedom is not first?

Sinful Silence

The homily this morning, Feast of Sts Peter and Paul, stung me. The newly ordained priest is still full of the zeal. Fr. W has just returned from Rome where he visited the catacombs said to have been a one-time “home” to both St. Peter and St. Paul.
With gospel fire in his [...]

Abortion and Bishops

NOTE: SUMMER READING at Inside Catholic

BISHOPS Probed by US Gov.

In January 2008 the Richmond Virginia chapter of Catholic Charities
arranged for and transported a 15 year-old to an abortion facility.
(See Washington Times story below).

Some of you know have already written to me about Catholic Charities.
In the past I’ve written about Catholic Charities and the(deservedly!)
much criticized Campaign [...]

The CATHOLIC THING

A group of faithful and intelligent Catholics have launched a new website, The Catholic Thing. Some of these Catholic writers are known to me as mentors, friends and colleagues. I’m confident that all are worth your time–a most precious commodity (!)
Here you will find erudite commentary, informative news articles and inspiring faith.
ENJOY!
Also, here is a [...]