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Life-Affirming Influencers Rock!
By Judie Brown We consider anyone who defends life, stands up for life, or lives a pro-life life to be an influencer. The thing about such people—and there are many—is that their presence in our world influences others without fanfare and without a self-awareness that they are doing so. These people live a reflection of God’s love in a world that needs more of the Lord’s influencers and less of...
How Opposed to Abortion Is He?
By Judie Brown The gentleman in the forefront of my mind today is Monsignor Vincenzo Paglia, reigning president of the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life. Paglia has recently raised concern among several individuals—including yours truly, who as a past member of...
America’s Daily 9/11
By Judie Brown This past Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of the infamous 9/11 attacks in our nation by a foreign power. More than 2,900 people died because of those vicious strikes at the heart of our nation. The date is now a tragic part of America’s history. The...
Death in the Land of Oz
By Judie Brown My mentor in pro-life work was attorney, pro-life leader, and founder of the March for Life, Ms. Nellie J. Gray. One of the first statements I heard her say was “You can’t have a little bit of abortion.” Those words impressed me in 1976, and they still...
Catholic-In-Name-Only Blackhearts
By Judie Brown The Marvel comics character Blackheart is known for his transgressions. His evil ways define him, as do his superhuman powers. When we hear about a mythical monster like that, we know that the character is someone’s creation and pure fiction. However,...
Poverty, Babies, and Burdens
By Judie Brown For the past 50 years we have listened to media types and social engineers telling us that pregnancy is a burden the poor should not have to contend with given their fragile status. But my question will always be the same: Why is the baby a burden when...
Contraception and Infallible Truth
By Judie Brown The Catholic Church’s teaching regarding contraception (birth control) is in the news once again. Apparently the Pontifical Academy for Life published an interview with Fr. Maurizio Chiodi in which he claimed that Catholic teaching on contraception is...