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Controversy or Heresy?
By Judie Brown Reading the comments made by Cardinal Blase Cupich regarding his reasons for giving for pro-death senator Dick Durbin an award made me think of the crucifixion of Christ. Cupich said, “The recognition of his defense of immigrants at this moment, when they are subjected to terror and harm, is not something to be regretted, but a reflection that the Lord stands profoundly with both...
No Man’s Land
By Judie Brown Wikipedia tells us that no man’s land is “waste or unowned land or an uninhabited or desolate area that may be under dispute between parties who leave it unoccupied out of fear or uncertainty.” This sounds eerily similar to the advocates for...
Believe or Know?
By Judie Brown We know that faith is a gift from God—“a supernatural virtue infused by Him.” But a person can believe something that is contrary to God’s commandments and feel that their view is correct. This is the tragedy that befalls too many in the secular world...
This World’s Foolishness
By Judie Brown Saint Paul taught the Corinthians, “The wisdom of the world is folly to God.” Various events during the past few days lead us to believe that there is a great deal more folly in the world today than ever before. Starting with Pope Francis and...
Cherish Your Life!
By Judie Brown Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger once wrote, “The gift of life which God the Creator and Father has entrusted to man calls him to appreciate the inestimable value of what he has been given and to take responsibility for it.” St. John Paul II reiterated this...
Catholic Doctrine Derangement Syndrome
By Judie Brown The so-called derangement syndrome, such as what the media calls those who favor political conservatism over liberalism, has become the go-to label for anyone exhibiting characteristics that contradict the social norm. And I do not mean displaying bad...
For the Love of Christ
By Judie Brown Catholic bishop Joseph Strickland, former bishop of Tyler, Texas, bore a low, excruciating blow from Pope Francis last year. Because he had the temerity to teach the truth in an unapologetic but loving way, Bishop Strickland apparently ruffled the...