Monthly Archives: February 2014

Why to practice more silence?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.
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Legionaries are Pope Francis’ problem now

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2014/02/15/legionaries-are-pope-francis-problem-now/FRRvSKzl7ntrg14NmDUVJJ/story.html by John Allen It’s a measure of how bad things have become for the scandal-plagued Legionaries of Christ that the first question a journalist feels obliged to ask the religious order’s new leader is, “Have you ever sexually … Continue reading →

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The Pope’s St. Francis Drawing

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

You have to read this touching story: Ten-year-old Peter died of cancer just a few weeks before his fellow patients got to meet Pope Francis, but he made a gift for the Pope before he died. Read more…

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Orthodox Military Chaplain post 9/11

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.aoiusa.org/blog/have-icon-will-travel/ by Fr. Alexander F. C. Webster At 11:20 p.m. on April 3, 2010, a loud explosion broke the night silence around the main chapel on Bagram Air Field (BAF) in Afghanistan. I was putting on my vestments in preparation … Continue reading →

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Time To Admit It: The Church Has Always Been Right On Birth Control

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.businessinsider.com/time-to-admit-it-the-church-has-always-been-right-on-birth-control-2012-2 by MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY AND PASCAL-EMMANUEL GOBRY Painting the Catholic Church as “out of touch” is like shooting fish in a barrel, what with the funny hats and gilded churches. And nothing makes it easier than the Church’s stance … Continue reading →

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New Abortion View: Who cares if “it” is human?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.ignitumtoday.com/2014/01/24/honesty-alert-abortion-ends-life-2-0/#sthash.JzJyjQsA.TGReCSfQ.dpuf In a similar vein to my post about Duck Dynasty and A&E’s clear message to Christians, I wanted to recall attention to this article posted on Salon, “So What if Abortion Ends Life?” and examine the 2014 attitude towards abortion from those … Continue reading →

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New Orleans’ Arch-Boycott Planned Parenthood

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/new-orleans-archdiocese-declares-boycott-on-planned-parenthood-clinic-colla#ixzz2t0YJ5Wo4 by CNA/EWTN NEWS NEW ORLEANS — Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans said his archdiocese refuses to conduct business with individuals or organizations whose work is essential to the construction of a new Planned Parenthood facility that could end up … Continue reading →

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U.N. preaching to Rome

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303650204579372622361332560 by CLAUDIA ROSETT In the name of protecting children,the United Nations is now preaching to the Vatican. A report on the Holy See—released by a U.N. committee last week to much media fanfare—alleged that tens of thousands of children … Continue reading →

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B16 as Revolutionary

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2014/02/10/how-benedict-xvi-set-stage-for-pope-francis/xLvzl8jHCGEIaYsaN1L0tN/story.html by John Allen Pope Francis is shaking things up in the Catholic Church to such an extent that many talk about a “Francis revolution.” Yet the single most revolutionary act committed by any pope in at least the … Continue reading →

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Family’s 10 days with baby w/ fatal genetic abnormality

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2552509/Beautiful-photos-capture-familys-10-precious-days-baby-Zion-knew-born-fatal-genetic-abnormality.html by DAILY MAIL REPORTER When Josh and Robbyn Blick learned that their son would be born with a fatal genetic abnormality, they were excited about the days they would get to spend with him – even if there weren’t … Continue reading →

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