Category Archives: Catholic

False Modesty. False Choices

Bikini or Head Scarf?  How about old fashioned Modesty? I just discovered that CNN has a religion blog (H/T  Get Religion )  It has some thought provoking articles. Great. Just what  I need; another rabbit hole for me to get … Continue reading

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The Saints Keep Marching In

Pope Benedict has approved nine beatifications–the step before canonization to sainthood. It is awesome that four are lay people! One of them, Manuel Lorenzo Garrido (Lolo) was a journalist.  He was severely disabled, but he was unstoppable. Here is a … Continue reading

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In one Corner…..

The right to life is the most basic of human rights.. This is because all humans are made in the image and likeness of God. All human life is sacred and unrepeatable. The dignity of the human person is the … Continue reading

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Eating Our Young

It seems that we are winning the race, but it is not one Christians should want to win: The head of the World Health Organization signaled Wednesday the United States — not Canada — was on the right track over … Continue reading

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Words to Blog By

As I talked with brother bishops in preparation for this presentation, there was consistent agreement that one aspect that is most alarming to us about media is when it becomes unchristian and hurtful to individuals. For example, we are particularly … Continue reading

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Beatification of a Martyr

Wow. This picture really got to me.  I can only imagine, as a Mother, what it would be like to be present when your martyred child is on his way to being declared a Saint.  Words fail. Get the scoop … Continue reading

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Sacraments: The Ordinary Way to Encounter Jesus Christ

Yesterday we celebrated The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).  Corpus Christi celebrates the institution of the Eucharist, by Christ, on Holy Thursday. If you are interested in the history go here: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04390b.htm. Many … Continue reading

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Coalition For Clarity

Saturday is the day off for deacon and his wife. Well in theory any way. But I do want to  draw attention to the Coalition for Clarity blog . I am a member because, I think that if you accept … Continue reading

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Lost in Truthiness Part II: Truth and True Freedom

I intended to post yesterday. Really. But the day got away from me. Now for the continuation of my last post:  https://adeaconswife.wordpress.com/2010/06/02/lost-in-truthiness/ My favorite line from the Colbert Report video http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/24039/october-17-2005/the-word—truthiness is: “Truth comes from the Gut.” The fact that … Continue reading

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Lost in Truthiness

Pope Benedict has spoken often about the dangers of relativism. Relativism is the belief that there is no such thing as settled truth, settled doctrine, or objective morality. Everyone is right. But if all beliefs are equally true, doesn’t it … Continue reading

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