“They take us away from our parents for things that they’re not doing, but then y’all not doing the things you’re supposed to do. Who’s going to take us from you?” An Overburdened System These words came from one of the over 437,000 children in the Foster Care system in the United States, in this … Read more
Cuba was recently mentioned during a July 12 interview Pope Francis gave to Televisa Univision’s ViX streaming service. His remarks cannot help but cause consternation to those suffering in this communist island prison. “I love the Cuban people very much,” Francis said. “I also confess that I maintain a human relationship with Raúl Castro.” His … Read more
For a long time, divorce has become routine. Over the years, breaking marital vows—an oath before God if the persons are Christian—has become so simple and cheap that people say, “You can get a divorce for the price of a Big Mac.” This came to mind as I passed this handmade sign on the side … Read more
“I was unknowingly physically cutting off my true self from my body, irreversibly and painfully. “I don’t know if I’ll be able to fully carry a child, and I might be at increased risk for certain cancers, namely cervical cancer. … That realization, actually, was one of the biggest things that led to me realizing … Read more
For decades, progressive Catholics have tried to change the notion of Catholic missions, especially among the more primitive peoples. Thus, Pope Francis’s trip to Canada highlights the dominance of this current that frames American Indian missionary work as an instrument of European oppression and the suppression of tribal cultures. Armed with notions of Rousseau’s “noble … Read more
The recent Dobbs decision resulted from a hard-fought legal battle that ended with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The case was like many Supreme Court rulings that have been reversed over the years. That is how the system works, and the nation must live with the outcome. Some less controversial topics follow this sequence. … Read more
The long-term effect of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v. Wade continues to unfold. Pro-family lawyers are now using the historic ruling to argue against “transitioning treatments” for children. The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case is causing consternation amongst pro-abortion advocates for its overturning of … Read more
The recent Supreme Court decision Kennedy v. Bremerton School District ruled in favor of Coach Joe Kennedy’s right to pray in public. It should encourage conservative Americans and also lead us to follow the example of a man who dared to pray on the 50-yard line. Taking a Knee for God Let’s begin with a … Read more
On July 9, the America Needs Fatima campaign organized over 1,100 Public Square Rosary Rallies to pray for America’s conversion. This month’s theme reflected the state of the nation as it celebrates its birth on July 4. One rally captain, Philip Calder from San Jose, California, wrote: “Those attending our rally had enthusiasm for honoring … Read more
Jordan Peterson is an enigmatic person. Ever since he suddenly appeared on the world stage as a teacher of responsibility, self-discipline and political incorrectness, he has been controversial. His tough-love rules for life won him the admiration of many young men who felt empowered by his message. The left was enraged by his refusal to … Read more
