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U.N. development goals must omit abortion
NJ Congressional representative Chris Smith urges the United Nations to ensure that any language allowing for abortion doesn't cloud the otherwise admirable Millennium Development Goals designed to bring developing nations out of poverty.
Recent attack piece says more about CNN than the pope
CNN's recent special entitled "What the Pope Knew" claimed to expose the truth about Pope Benedict XVI's involvement in the clerical sex abuse scandal, but its inaccurate approach raised more questions about the news network's own reporting.
Bishops' response on CCHD a renewal of Gospel mission
It would have been easy for the U.S. bishops to simply shut down the Catholic Campaign for Human Development amidst the many criticism against it. But following in the footsteps of Jesus and carrying out the work of the Gospel is never the easiest path.
How do we feel about inactive Catholics?
The job we do in welcoming our inactive Catholic brothers and sisters back to the Church has a lot to do with the attitudes we have toward those who don't attend Mass. What kind of signals are we sending, and are we really being welcoming in asking them to come …
In the wake of tragedy, a way forward
Paterson Bishop Arthur Serratelli explains how the recent tragic suicide of a Rutgers University student is a wake-up call for us to be more connected to and supportive of our young people.
The Illustrated 'Cliff Notes' of Benedict XVI
While much attention has been given to the new book-length interview with Pope Benedict XVI, another recent release provides added insight - and fascinating images - from expert observers of his papacy.
When saying 'thank you' just isn't enough
Following his more than 13 years as Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, it is hard to express just how grateful we are to Bishop Emeritus John M. Smith and just how much he has meant to the people of the diocese.
No moral standing for denying the DREAM
Negative feelings toward undocumented immigrants led to the demise of the DREAM Act, but denying rights to the innocent children of immigrants is a failure in the moral judgment of the nation's lawmakers.
A Voice for Life
A woman who experienced the pain of abortion firsthand shares her story of overcoming the tragedy, finding healing through the love of God and using her own past mistakes as motivation to reach out to other women who find themselves in similar situations.
With faith, all things are possible
JoAnn Tier, diocesan Secretary for Catholic Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools, shares a message for Catholic Schools Week on the importance of continuing efforts to support Catholic education.
Secular Egypt takes its cue from the God of Moses
The Egyptian saga of the last few weeks has been deeply revelatory. The values and the strategies that the youthful leaders employed owe a deep debt to classic biblical themes and Judeo/Christian values and principles.
Lent is about more than receiving ashes
At one time, the focus of Lent was about what we gave up from our lives for 40 days. A better way to mark this important season is to devote our energies to not giving up in our efforts to follow Christ to the glory of the Resurrection.
An airport encounter
The following commentary appeared on New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan’s blog, “The Gospel in the Digital Age,” March 18. It is reprinted here with the permission of the Archdiocese of New York.
Rationale for Catholics reading the Old Testament
Second in a series: On childhood visits to my Methodist grandmother, I often saw her read the Bible to understand how God was speaking to her. From it she drew inspiration and guidance for life. It was encouraging to see that despite our different churches, we shared the Bible in …
Many different paths lead to conversions of faith
The following commentary was first published on the Huffington Post. It is reprinted here with the author’s permission. Easter is exciting in the Catholic Church as parishes across the United States welcome tens of thousands into their ranks through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
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