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Five Ways to Escape Apathy-ville
Please join me for a moment of honest self-reflection. Do you ever feel numb or helpless in the face of all the problems the world faces each day? One only has to watch the news or follow the events of the day online to feel completely overwhelmed. Some of the challenges facing the world include [...]
The Prophetic Voice of the Catholic Church for the Dignity of the Human Person and the Right to Life
“Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what it wants” (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta) We live in an age that is filled with signs and wonders, many of which are ominous and terrifying – our economies continue in turmoil, wars and the fears [...]
Cardinal stresses that Right to Life is issue number one!
Dear Friends, Without the protection of the right to life, no other discussion of human rights can continue. So declared Cardinal Renato Martino in an interview I conducted with him about politics and elections. As we approach Election Day, some – even within the Church – will distort and hide the fact that the Church (and [...]
Avoiding Election Day Traps
When Election Day arrives, so do the traps that come with it. Be sure you avoid these pitfalls, and help others avoid them, too! 1. I’m a nobody — I only have one vote, and my vote doesn’t count! This trap overlooks the lessons of history that show how elections can be decided by a single vote or [...]
The Duty of Catholics to Vote
Dear Friends, As we approach Election Day and as voting is already underway in many states, we have to cut through the fog and confusion that some try to perpetuate regarding Catholic teaching on voting. In the video below, Cardinal Renato Martino gives us clarity and courage to say what has to be said: No [...]
Is it Morally Permissible to Vote for a Pro-Abortion Candidate?
Every election cycle, the debate arises… “Candidate ‘A’ opposes abortion, but I disagree with his other positions. Candidate ‘B’ promotes access to and advocates a legal right to abortion, but I feel that he is more correct on the other issues of the day. Is it morally permissible for me to vote for Candidate ‘B’”? [...]
Let’s Move Beyond Preaching to the Choir
The day after Independence Day finds me experiencing an eclectic mix of feelings: elation, hope and anxiety. Time with my family, Mass yesterday morning and the evening fireworks provided the traditional backdrop for our July 4th celebration, but there was a nagging feeling of dread lurking beneath the surface yesterday that I am struggling to [...]
The Consequences of the “I Don’t Want to Offend” Mindset
Over lunch this week with a long-time client, the blessing I said at the beginning of the meal was the catalyst for an interesting conversation (as it has been with so many others in the past). This human resources executive smiled as I made the sign of the cross at the end and said, “Well, [...]
Voting a Truly Informed Catholic Conscience
Several state bishops conferences, including the four Massachusetts bishops who comprise the Massachusetts Catholic Conference, have published letters or guides to the Catholic faithful about tomorrow’s elections. Following upon the 2007 document of the U.S. Bishops as a whole, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” they have all sought to form the consciences of Catholics so [...]
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