Monthly Archives: September 2015

Why Christianity needs its own Yad Vashem

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/faith/2015/09/05/why-christianity-needs-its-own-yad-vashem/ by John Allen Some years ago, I found myself sitting with New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan in his residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, talking about a growing interest we shared in reports of anti-Christian persecution around the world. … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Acknowledges ‘Moral Ordeal’ in a Woman’s Abortion Decision

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Remarkable interview of Pope Francis with ABC news: http://abcnews.go.com/International/pope-francis-acknowledges-moral-ordeal-womans-abortion-decision/story?id=33466293#.VewoLBo8__0.gmail 

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Is Polyamory Next?

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.the-american-interest.com/2015/08/25/is-polyamory-next/ by Robert George The Youngs are women in a committed relationship who love and care for and look after each other. They share domestic duties and financial responsibilities. They share a bed and make love. They have a … Continue reading →

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Was Junípero Serra a Saint?

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/hungry-souls by Gregory Orfalea In 1988, John Paul II beatified Junípero Serra (1713–1784), the Franciscan friar who founded California. Given the treatment of Native Americans under colonialism, some have questioned Serra’s prospective sainthood. On an episode of Firing Line in … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Trump Cometh

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/28/opinion/the-anti-trump-cometh.html?_r=1 by Timothy Egan One man hasn’t watched television in 25 years, gets around in a Ford Focus, and is named for a nature-loving pauper who didn’t believe in owning money, property or shoes. He is considered infallible, but … Continue reading →

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What abortion rhetoric says about the state of our souls

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://blogs.ancientfaith.com/joeljmiller/abortion-supporters-killed-their-own-souls/ by Joel J Miller If you want to understand how people justify their behavior, look at the language they use. The less emotional the words, the easier it is to rationalize the actions. We’re watching this play out … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Asks Chicago Girl to Sing

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Pope Francis asks girl to sing:

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Trump-ward, Christian Soldiers?

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/26/opinion/frank-bruni-trump-ward-christian-soldiers.html?_r=0 by Frank Bruni Let me get this straight. If I want the admiration and blessings of the most flamboyant, judgmental Christians in America, I should marry three times, do a queasy-making amount of sexual boasting, verbally degrade women, talk … Continue reading →

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Why Spiritual Direction?

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.realclearreligion.org/articles/2015/06/27/why_spiritual_direction.html by Russell Shaw Is spiritual direction intended only for a small elite group composed of clergy and nuns and a handful of laity with special vocations? Not really. Direction is for serious Christians generally, whether cleric, religious, or … Continue reading →

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