My fellow Americans and fellow citizens of the world, the greatness of a nation is not measured by its military or economic power, but to the degree it is willing to help the poor and vulnerable.
Two weeks ago, relatively unnoticed behind breathless news coverage of the government shutdown and the Pelosi vs. Trump firefight, New York State’s Reproductive Health Act became law. It deserves serious attention.
Catholic schools blossomed in the United States in the early 20th century as a way of equipping young Catholics to deal with rampant anti-Catholicism. More ... Monday, January 28, 2019
On Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, President Trump made it absolutely clear that he will veto any piece of legislation that undermines or nullifies any pro-life policy, regulation or rule.
Fifty-three journalists were killed worldwide in 2018. Some died in war, but a shocking number died exposing corruption, covering protests or just doing their job. More ... Friday, January 11, 2019
During the new year, many of us adopt new resolutions to improve ourselves. I suggest that we first take a step back to connect with mindsets that drive us to act. More ... Monday, January 7, 2019
As the saying goes, “Politics and religion don’t mix.” Although this cliché is espoused by many, you will not hear it from Pope Francis. More ... Thursday, December 27, 2018
Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol,” which was published in 1843, is a story that transcends the time in which it was written. More ... Friday, December 14, 2018
As they celebrated their first Christmas in America 150 years ago, our Little Sisters in Baltimore noted that the donations received included “twelve turkeys, four ducks, sixteen chickens and so many other good things that we didn’t know what to do with it all!” More ... Sunday, December 2, 2018
Little Julia Mary was about to become the 32nd baby that Father Yohan Serrano has baptized in the course of his priesthood. More ... Thursday, November 29, 2018
When President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 1863, the United States was embroiled in the Civil War. More ... Tuesday, November 20, 2018