Monthly Archives: March 2014

Francis and His Predecessors

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://prospect.org/article/francis-and-his-predecessors by Molly Worthen n April 27, Pope Francis will canonize two of his predecessors, elevating them to the ranks of the saints in heaven who may intercede for sinners here on Earth. He has praised John XXIII as a … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Disorders

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://stacytrasancos.com/anxiety-disorders-cares-people-say/ by Stacy A. Trasancos I do not like this article at The Huffington Post titled, “7 Things You Shouldn’t Say To Someone With Anxiety.” Here’s the list for all you list-watchers: 1. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” 2. “Calm down.” 3. “Just do it.” … Continue reading →

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BRITAIN’S BABY BURNING

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

For those who accept the premise that pre-born humans lack the right to live, why is the logical conclusion to this such a shock? Originally at: http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2014/03/britains-baby-burning by Tom Wilson The British public is currently being scandalized by the revelations that hospitals … Continue reading →

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Francis laments “sins of the media”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3023/francis_laments_sins_of_the_media_exhorts_mafia_members_to_repent_avoid_hell.aspx#.UzKeofldV0o by Carl E. Olson There is an abundance of news items on the Vatican Information Service page today, but two of those stories are especially interesting to me. The first is about a papal audience held last Saturday with members of … Continue reading →

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Justice Kennedy Thinks Hobby Lobby Is An Abortion Case — That’s Bad News For Birth Control

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Not a Catholic source but an important story: Originally at: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/03/25/3418675/justice-kennedy-thinks-hobby-lobby-is-an-abortion-case-thats-bad-news-for-birth-control/# by IAN MILLHISER WASHINGTON, DC — Justice Anthony Kennedy thinks gay people are fabulous. All three of the Supreme Court’s most important gay rights decisions were written by Justice Kennedy. So advocates for birth control … Continue reading →

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Obama & Papa

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://ncronline.org/blogs/distinctly-catholic/potus-pope by Michael Sean Winters This Thursday, President Obama will visit Pope Francis. The pictures alone will set certain conservative hearts on edge and make liberal Catholics swoon. But, will the visit yield more than a photo-op for a president … Continue reading →

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PIETY’S ENEMY: SOVEREIGN DESIRE

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2014/01/pietys-enemy-sovereign-desire by RR Reno We think of unbelief as the enemy of piety. To a certain extent that’s true. But there’s a more profound threat. Sovereign desire wars against faith with the greatest ferocity. Modern secular society makes faith difficult. … Continue reading →

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In honor of today’s Feast of the Annunciation

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

by St. Anselm of Canterbury Blessed Lady, sky and stars, earth and rivers, day and night—everything that is subject to the power or use of man—rejoice that through you they are in some sense restored to their lost beauty and … Continue reading →

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107 year old Nun on Pope Francis

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/francis-is-the-boost-the-church-needs-says-107-year-old-nun/ Vatican City, Feb 26, 2014 / 01:43 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A religious sister who celebrated her 107th birthday at daily Mass with Pope Francis Feb. 20 believes that the Holy Father is a gift to the Church. “If … Continue reading →

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Papal Courage

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1401186.htm by Francis X. Rocca ROME (CNS) — Surrounded by survivors of innocent people killed by the Mafia, Pope Francis made an emotional appeal to Italian gangsters to give up their lives of crime and avoid eternal damnation. “Men and … Continue reading →

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