On July 25, 1968 – in the midst of the “sexual revolution” which aggressively promoted premarital sex, pornography, homosexual activity […]
After 50 years, It’s Finally Time to Consider the Wisdom of ‘Humanae Vitae’ Read Post »
Pope Francis has not only inherited, but continues to earn the title, pontiff – “bridge-builder.” His latest major effort to oppose divisive walls and instead construct unifying bridges was his hosting of an unprecedented ecumenical gathering of Middle Eastern Christian leaders in Bari, Italy.
Historic Gathering of Pope and Patriarchs for Middle East Peace Read Post »
In the early months of his papacy, Pope Francis felt the urgent need to courageously preach on the actual existence of the devil, and the grave dangers of not taking his existence seriously (1 Peter 5:8-9).
Defending the Unborn at the Edge of Hell Read Post »
Challenging world oil executives to recognise the urgent environmental need to quickly transition from fossil fuel extraction and burning, to clean energy production, Pope Francis called them to take to heart that “Civilization requires energy, but energy must not destroy civilization.”
Pope’s Climate Warning to Oil-Gas Executives: ‘There is No Time to Lose’ Read Post »
It’s not because there aren’t enough resources to go around. For one thing, the world produces enough food to adequately feed every single person.
Well, then what are the reasons?
Why are People Poor? Read Post »
As the United States approaches its annual day to remember the more than 1 million American combatants who have died in the country’s many wars, it is most appropriate to ask ourselves, “What would be the wisest and most loving way to celebrate Memorial Day?”
Commit Yourself to Ending War this Memorial Day Read Post »
Ah, but you might say “Holiness is for saintly people like the pope. But the pope says holiness is for you and me, and that everyone is called by God “to be holy and blameless before him in love” (Eph. 1:4).
Pope’s Call to Holiness: Christians Should Feel a Healthy Unease Read Post »
Do you remember the childhood story Stone Soup? It’s an old folktale about a couple of hungry travellers who creatively entice hesitant villagers to fill their large cooking pot with delicious soup ingredients.
Stone Soup: Not Just a Moral Tale Read Post »
Christ is risen! Truly, he is risen! Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death. We know that God has the final word. And that word is love. For “God is love” (1 Jn. 4:8).
From Crucifixion to Resurrection: Here, But Not Yet Read Post »
