Monthly Archives: July 2015

Satanic Group Playing with Fire

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://americamagazine.org/content/all-things/satanic-group-playing-fire by James Martin, S.J. One of the most frightening books I’ve ever read was Possessed, the real-life account of an exorcism in 1949, in St. Louis, Mo. It served as the basis of the popular novel and film “The Exorcist.” … Continue reading →

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The Pity of Christ

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.crisismagazine.com/2015/the-pity-of-christ by Fr George Rutler Christ cannot be psychoanalyzed because he is perfect.  It would be like seeking flaws in pure crystal or long shadows at high noon. That is why he may seem from our fallen state in a singularly … Continue reading →

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The Pro-Life Moment is Here

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/4056/the_prolife_moment_is_here.aspx by John Paul Shimek The Weekly Standard is reporting that US Congresswoman Diane Black (R-TN-06) has introduced the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134)into the House of Representatives. Some eighty original co-sponsors are supporting the legislative effort, … Continue reading →

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Looking Away From Abortion

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/opinion/sunday/ross-douthat-looking-away-from-abortion.html?_r=0 by Ross Douthat IN an essay in his 1976 collection, “Mortal Lessons,” the physician Richard Selzer describes a strange suburban scene. People go outside in the morning in his neighborhood, after the garbage trucks have passed, and find … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Reading for Kids

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/Vicki-Burbach/spiritual-reading-for-kids/#ixzz3cE0yWVJA by VICKI BURBACH Schools Out — or at least winding down —  and families everywhere are bracing themselves for the frenetic pace of summer activities.  But while you’re filling out the family calendar, make sure to offer your children … Continue reading →

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“The Benedict Option Means Precisely What I Choose It to Mean at Any Given Moment”

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: https://stream.org/the-benedict-option-means-choose-it-to-mean-any-given-moment/ by John Zmirak I wrote last week on the “Benedict Option,” a nebulous cultural strategy which its popularizer, Rod Dreher, describes as an “inchoate phenomenon in which Christians adopt a more consciously countercultural stance towards our post-Christian mainstream culture.” … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump and his toy sacraments

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://blogs.ancientfaith.com/joeljmiller/donald-trump-toy-sacraments/ by Joel J Miller It says something about the state of America that Donald Trump could be running what looks like a serious bid for the White House. I say “looks like” because it’s all a farce. There … Continue reading →

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How we view the fetus

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2015/07/how-we-see-the-fetus/ by  Agnes Howard Recent release of video footage showing Planned Parenthood official Deborah Nucatola describing collection and costs of fetal tissue has attracted attention and controversy.  With this controversy playing out in background, the Wall Street Journal published … Continue reading →

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Come and rest awhile

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Fantastic 10 minute homily by Deacon Joe Fessenden, seminarian for Nashville, TN, in formation at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans: http://www.joefessenden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-19_Homily.mp3

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Christianity, Russell Wilson, and Celebrity Culture

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://jaysondbradley.com/2015/07/09/christianity-russell-wilson-and-celebrity-culture/#sthash.X581534y.u4zVRIS6.dpbs by Jayson Bradley For the last couple of days an interview Russell Wilson did with San Diego’s Rock Church has been trending on Facebook. Why? Because of the revelation that he and songstress girlfriend, Ciara, were practicing abstinence. The … Continue reading →

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