The Church: Inside and Out
Guest editorial: Michael Shackleton – Like a coin, there are two sides to the Church. One side faces the world
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Church Editorials 2019 Shackleton
Church Church Teaching Death Shackleton
Death Penalty Is Now Forbidden By The Church?
Why has Pope Francis suddenly made a change in the Catechism (2267), with regard to the just sentencing to death
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Editorials 2019 Shackleton
God Cannot Be Cheated
Guest Editorial By Michael Shackleton – Corruption is the catchword of the day. It is not a new word. It
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Paying a Debt Forward?
Our children became our debtors when my wife and I with God’s help gave them life. Aren’t they obliged to
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Are We Doomed?
Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ is like a whisper against thunder. All around us, his call to respect the biodiversity
Church Editorials 2018 Mary Shackleton
Celebrating Our Lady’s Birthday
The celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Our Blessed Lady occurs every year on September 8. Oddly, despite
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God & Salvation Shackleton
Does God Select Only a Few?
According to Romans 8:28-30 God knew beforehand who would be his chosen ones predestined for salvation. He chose them and
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Editorials 2018 Shackleton
Church, State and Moral Values
Church and State in a democratic society share the same members but each has its own independent agenda and purpose. The State has a role to play on the natural level to pursue the temporal common good of its citizens and to defend their well-being. The Church’s mission, as a self-governing body, is the pursuit of the supernatural well-being of its members and ultimately life everlasting in Christ.
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Editorials 2018 Shackleton Youth
Youth and Truth: A Faith-Filled Identity
By Michael Shackleton – Senior readers will remember the opening words of the old Latin Mass: “Introibo ad altare Dei,
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