BEND — A murder trial took place in Kansas. It was the kind of murder trial over which editors of newspapers salivate. It is the case of a man accused of shooting and killing a well-known late term abortionist. It is most important, at the outset, for me to strongly condemn the action of the man accused of taking the abortionist’s life.
BEND — In recent weeks an article in America Magazine titled, “Why Not Wait?” has received a bit of national attention.
BEND — There has been a bit of jubilation over the claim that the Health Care Reform Bill would not use federal dollars to pay for abortion except in those very rare cases of a pregnancy resulting from rape or incest or when the life of the mother is in danger. Whether abortion funding will be limited to these remains to be seen.
BEND — The ongoing discussion surrounding health care in America has caused me once again to reflect on what it means to be a Catholic health care facility. This is an important question for its answer may be the same as the answer to the question about what constitutes a Catholic school, college or university.
BEND — During the course of this past year there have been a number of occasions when bishops have hinted to laity that being Catholic involves a bit more than claiming the title. This has been done, in particular, with regard to politicians who may, in their own way, love Jesus, who may attend Sunday Mass and who do identify themselves as “faithful” Catholics.
BEND — The Advent season begins the Church’s liturgical year. We are already well into the fourth week of Advent, in fact, on the threshold of Christmas itself, and yet the work of the Advent season continues. I have focused my articles during this Advent season on the need to make room for Christ in our hearts and not just any room but room in the very heart of our hearts.
BEND — The advent season begins the church’s liturgical year. We are already well into the third week of Advent and the work of the season continues. It is not unusual as the days of Christmas draw nearer and nearer to become more and more preoccupied with the various “things” and activities of Christmas.
BEND — The Advent Season begins the Church’s liturgical year. We are already well into the second week of Advent and the work of the season continues. I use the word work quite deliberately. There is certainly an element of work for each of us as we are challenged to reflect upon how Christ fits into our lives.
BEND — The debate over affordable health care for America has now moved to the Senate and it is as yet quite unclear what will finally result.
