A responsibility in raising children is to provide, to the best of their ability, the opportunity for them to reach their cognitive potential. Most of the growing-up years are dedicated to this proposition. Some end their formal education after High School or earlier, while others pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. A recent study from UC … Continue reading Teens and the Cannabis Effect
Solemnity of the Ascension
Recalling the time when Jesus was taken up to heaven reinforces our belief that where the head of the Body of Christ has gone, we too hope to follow. By taking on our flesh and nature, atoning for our sins, dying and rising, and ascending to heaven, our Jesus has made straight the path for … Continue reading Solemnity of the Ascension
The World Meeting of Popular Movements
The Church in Solidarity with Marxist Organizations Started under Pope Francis, the World Meeting of Popular Movements (WMPO), sponsored by the Vatican, has been held in five locations since 2014 and has continued under Pope Leo XIV. The purpose is to connect the Vatican with grassroots organizations to supposedly address the “economy of exclusion and … Continue reading The World Meeting of Popular Movements
Synodical Ignorance- Part Two
Last week, we began our analysis of Synodal Working Paper 9, which promotes deeper discussion and normalization of same-sex relationships. Throughout the history and tradition of Catholicism, these relationships have been understood as outside the moral norm.Having to combat resistance to teaching and tradition, the group consciously changed the terms, making previously off-the-table issues open … Continue reading Synodical Ignorance- Part Two
I Will Not Leave You Orphaned
Sixth Sunday of Easter-A Anticipating the Feast of the Ascension, this weekend's Gospel reading focuses on Jesus’ return to his Father in heaven. He reiterates to his disciples that keeping the commandments is akin to loving him. Then, he says something strange. He tells them he will not leave them, orphans. The traditional understanding of … Continue reading I Will Not Leave You Orphaned
Synodal Ignorance
Analysis of Methodology- Part 1 Catholics should be interested in the ongoing Synod started by the late Pope Francis. Under Pope Leo, the march towards confusion continues without a slowdown. Pope Francis emphasized the necessity of synodality in the Church. It is designed to draw bishops, religious orders, and local Catholics to consult and discern … Continue reading Synodal Ignorance
AI and Bad Habits of Human Nature
Since the beginning of time, humanity has strived and, in many cases, succeeded in making daily toil just a bit easier in every generation through innovation. Inherent in the human spirit is a need to tackle problems and find suitable solutions. In the present age, the latest developments center on high-speed computing and providing individuals … Continue reading AI and Bad Habits of Human Nature
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Fifth Sunday of Easter-A A month has passed since we celebrated the feast of Easter. The Gospel reading for this weekend is not directly associated with the Easter event; however, it comes from St. John's account, written well after the momentous event. It doesn’t mean, however, that it has nothing to do with the resurrection … Continue reading I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
COVID-19 Indictment – Better Late Than Never
It’s been a very long wait, but finally, someone at the heart of a systematic operation to cover up the true origins of Covid-19 has been indicted. His name is Dr. David Morens. Morens, an ex-National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) staff member, served as a senior advisor to the then Director of … Continue reading COVID-19 Indictment – Better Late Than Never
Evil not Sick
The country is in a frightening place these days. This past Saturday evening, another attempt occured on the President’s life during the alleged bipartisan White House Correspondence Dinner in Washington, D.C. What has become an all too familiar story, the narrative pronounces the assailant as a “sick” person. Even Trump used the euphemism, probably without … Continue reading Evil not Sick