Last week, the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus with the question of whether it is lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. Jesus told them to give to God what is God’s and to Caesar what is his. This week, a scholar of the law asked Jesus, whom he called a teacher, about the greatest … Continue reading The Greatest Commandment
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Bush Family of Texas Still Bitter
The midterm elections will be one of the most important in recent memory. The Democratic Socialists have never had as much power as they do today and could pick up seats in the House and Senate. The socialists' platform is unambiguous: they want to radically change the country from a republic to a communist-style government. … Continue reading Bush Family of Texas Still Bitter
Give to God what Belongs to God
Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A This weekend’s Gospel reading presents an encounter between Jesus and religious leaders who try to catch him in a contradiction by asking a thorny question. It was well known that the Jews who were occupied and oppressed by the Romans had no allegiance to them. From this perspective, they asked … Continue reading Give to God what Belongs to God
Unhappy Women
Feminism Redefines a Woman’s Nature for the Worse Last week, Elizabeth Laurel wrote a post titled "Corrosive Feminism," identifying recent news stories that she claims show the moral rot of women who adhere to feminist principles. From a serial-killer mother to a hypocritical Christian leader and adulterer to a college woman engaging in group sex … Continue reading Unhappy Women
Many Are Invited, Few Are Chosen
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time-A A common human experience is regretting something from our past. In retrospect, we often remember times when we didn't act as we should have, even when we had the chance. When the past melts into the present, we realize the opportunity has passed for good, and regret sets in. The … Continue reading Many Are Invited, Few Are Chosen
Corrosive Feminism
All one needs to do is view the latest national headlines to see the moral rot and decay of young women on full display. From a serial child killer, to an adulterer caught up in the murder of her paramour's wife, to a woman retroactively claiming she was gang raped – all of these young … Continue reading Corrosive Feminism
The Kingdom Will Be Given to Those Who Produce Fruit
Twentieth-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time-A This week, Jesus offers another parable to the chief priests and scribes. The parable offers insight into how the Kingdom of God works. Like many parables, it presents conflict between parties and plays it out with a moral lesson.In our story today, an authoritative figure owns a vineyard and invests … Continue reading The Kingdom Will Be Given to Those Who Produce Fruit
Young Catholic Converts on the Rise
The Washington Post curiously published an article coinciding with Pope Leo’s visit to France. They are reporting a recent trend of people seeking to join the Catholic Church as full members. Much has been reported about the decline in membership, especially in Western secular countries in Europe and the United States. The Catholic Church continues … Continue reading Young Catholic Converts on the Rise
Blessed Archbishop Sheen
Today in St. Louis, MO, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is going to be beatified at a special Mass. This is the third step in the canonization process. In 2002, Archbishop Sheen was named a Servant of God (the first step) based on his life’s work and extensive writings. In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI declared Archbishop … Continue reading Blessed Archbishop Sheen
My Friend, I Am Not Cheating You
Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A The existence of God, and the idea of God, is simply the result of our tendency to create an ideal being with all the best of our own traits, or the traits we wish to have. The statement presupposes that the definition of God is nothing more than our own … Continue reading My Friend, I Am Not Cheating You