The fifth and final installment of Cardinal Arinze’s webcast on TOB is available now: This one is quite significant because, as Pope Benedict has suggested, Marriage is the key to world peace. See the previous episodes on these posts: Cardinal Arinze Webcasts TOB! Theology of the Body: Original Happiness These webcasts are part of a complete DVD series from the … Read More
The ‘Lying’ King
This is pretty funny: Some of the latest Sarah Palin nastiness as Wesley Smith as been tracking it: Palin Derangement Syndrome Continues, Horrors: Palins’ Decision to Love Trig Might Reduce Eugenic Abortion Previous post: She Tuned Me into a Newt!
McCain-Palin: “Change is Coming” on Stem Cell Research Policy
This is not encouraging: Transcript: ANNCR: They’re the original mavericks. Leaders. Reformers. Fighting for real change. John McCain will lead his Congressional allies to improve America’s health. Stem cell research to unlock the mystery of cancer, diabetes, heart disease. Stem cell research to help free families from the fear and devastation of illness. Stem cell research to help doctors repair … Read More
America’s Death Wish – Video
Here’s video of Fr. John Corapi reciting his article Death Wish: the impending suicide of a once great nation (h/t Catholic Fire.) It’s wonderful – watch the whole thing: Part 1 Part 2 “A nation that kills its own children is a nation without a future” – JP II This is your wake up call, America: Previous posts: Wake Up … Read More
Be Instruments of Peace
As pro-life people we must love and respect all human life, including those who do not love us in return, and even those who wish us harm. In today’s Gospel reading Jesus tells us, “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat … Read More
She Turned Me ino a Newt!
Well, that accusation hasn’t come out…yet. But it wouldn’t surprise me if it did. American politics, and the American media, has reached an all-time low with the ongoing smear campaign against Sarah Palin. Last week Vanity Fair published an “Authoritative Trig Palin Timeline” regarding the online rumors about Trig’s parentage. In it they juxtapose the “official story” with the “wingnut … Read More
Disability Advocates Need NOT Support ESC Research!
While running his mouth at a rally today Democrat vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden questioned how those who oppose embryonic stem cell research could possibly be committed to caring for the disabled: “I hear all this talk about how the Republicans are going to work in dealing with parents who have both the joy…and the difficulty of raising a child who … Read More
The Palins Mix Family and Politics
I addressed this a few weeks ago using an interview with Palin during which she stated, “my baby will not be neglected.” This weekend I read a very nice Washington Post article about the Palin’s family life after Sarah became involved in politics, specifically after she became the Governor of Alaska. I particularly enjoyed the account of Gov. Palin taking … Read More
Cute Baby Blogging
Pics of some of the latest survivors of Roe v. Wade: Kale, born on 8/9 Ryan, born in June, and big brother Blake These children belong to two of my best friends. Previous posts: An Altar of Life Giving Sacrifice in honor of little Kale’s mother’s 27 hrs of labor. Pray for Babies Ryan and Kale
Ethical Science Helps Paraplegics Stand and Walk
It’s amazing what technology can do these days! Wesley Smith posted an article about “ReWalk” last week. It’s basically a wearable robotic suit that can help paraplegics stand and walk. The ReWalk is in clinical trials in Tel Aviv’s Sheba Medical Centre and will soon be used in trials at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute in Pennsylvania. I’m not sure … Read More