Category Archives: Catholic Moral Teaching

Miracle! “Vegetables” Wake and Speak

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

The Guardian reports (H/T Mere Comments) Reborn We have always been told there is no recovery from persistent vegetative state – doctors can only make a sufferer’s last days as painless as possible. But is that really the truth? Across … Continue reading →

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The Scandal of Christians Who Support Torture

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Bill Knight (of GateHouse News Service) writes, H/T Mark Shea:  A favorite Psalm sings, “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.” But when modern “arrows” are explosives, it’s awfully difficult to be … Continue reading →

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US Bishops Oppose Recommended Mandate for Birth Control, Sterilization in Private Health Plans

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Earlier this week, I posted on the proposed recommendation to the US Department of Health and Human services. The USCCB has issued a statement. WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the United States … Continue reading →

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The Same Sex Marriage Debate and the Origins of Love

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I have tried several times on this blog to explain and defend the Church’s teaching        concerning homosexual acts. I have failed. That is why I am going to yield the floor to those who have same sex inclinations and choose … Continue reading →

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He is Gay, he is Catholic, and he is Fine

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

The Little Catholic Bubble, has a terrific guest post by Steve Gershom (pseudonym) who is a faithful Catholic who happens to be gay and chooses to be celibate. Excerpt: When Leila asked me to write about gay marriage, the first … Continue reading →

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Same Sex Marriage: Have We Lost the War or Just a Few Key Battles?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Since New York passed the same sex marriage bill, the wild, wild, web has been awash with commentary.  Proponents are elated. Opponents are depressed.  It seems that proponents are on the right side of history. Opponents are bigots stuck in … Continue reading →

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Of Prudes and Libertines

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Over at The Catholic Thing, Anthony Esolen has an interesting post up (H/T NEW ADVENT).  Excerpt: Of the two, which is the worse? Another way to ask the question is, “Which of the two, the prude or the libertine, corrupts … Continue reading →

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No Exeptions With Contraception-Thank God!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Jennifer Fulwiler, answers a reader who thinks that the Church should allow contraception for married couples in difficult situations. Excerpt: I had my own crisis along these lines when I found out while I was expecting my second child that … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Heavy Cross of Infertility

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Carolyn and Sean Savage were in the news several months ago, because of a  heart breaking mistake. They underwent IVF treatment, and the embryos of another couple were implanted instead of theirs.  You can read about their story here. Well … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Not so Pretty in Pink

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Kathyrn Jean Lopez has an article on how Planned Parenthood’s brand is being discredited.H/T Pew Sitter. Planned Parenthood’s Pink in Hot Water The nation’s largest abortion provider is on notice Thursday marks Lobby Day on Capitol Hill for Planned Parenthood. … Continue reading →

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