Monthly Archives: April 2013

Mother Teresa and Her Critics

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

She was called a “messenger of the love of Christ,” awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and beatified by the Holy See. But for most people, she is simply Mother Teresa, one of the most admired women of modern times. Born … Continue reading →

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God loves the Garden

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

If you have some time to listen to an audio podcast, this NPR interview with Orthodox theologian Vigen Guroian on the joy of Easter in the garden is really worthwhile.

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At home with God

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

“God is at home, it’s we who have gone out for a walk.” – Meister Eckhart As we celebrate the mystery of the Easter in these days, we yearn ever more ardently for the coming of the Messianic Spirit who comes … Continue reading →

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Faith and Depression

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

I met Aaron Kheriaty, M.D., while working on a wire service story about the Psychiatry and Spirituality Forum at the University of California, Irvine, which he directs in addition to serving as director of residency training and medical education in … Continue reading →

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A Plea for Mercy for Kermit Gosnell

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Abortionist Kermit Gosnell is facing the death penalty if he is convicted of the murders for which he is being tried in Philadelphia. Surely, the heinous acts of which he stands accused are depraved. They probably meet the criteria for … Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon tragedy

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Send us, Lord, the patience, in this year of stormy, gloom-filled days, to suffer popular oppression, and the tortures of our hangmen. Give us strength, oh Lord of justice, our neighbor’s evil to forgive; and the Cross so heavy and … Continue reading →

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Sex Apps!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Back in New York over Easter weekend I did a double take as a news scroll went past during the evening news: NYC releases sex app for teens. Had it been anywhere but New York I would have assumed that … Continue reading →

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Fr. Robert Barron on Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.
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Fathers return to their sons…

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Sometimes I just enjoy sharing joy:

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Marriage: Under Deconstruction

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

The only question worth asking about gay marriage is whether anyone on the left would care about this crusade if it didn’t come with the privilege of bulldozing another civilizational institution. Read more…

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