April 16, 2019 Dana Gioia: Christianity’s continuing importance in contemporary culture; the spiritual dimensions of literature and the arts; rehabilitate Catholic tradition. Pastor Jason Noble: ‘Breakthrough’ film true story of invincible faith, hope, love; believe against all odds; prayer can work miracles.

Pope Benedict XVI letter on the Church and abuse scandal, a closer look; Bishop’s thoughts and analysis Renowned sacred architecture expert looks at Notre Dame destruction, what was lost, what may remain, impact on people.  https://www.amazon.com/Church-Building-Sacred-Place-Transcendence/dp/1595250379

Pope Benedict XVI letter on the Church and abuse scandal, a closer look; Bishop’s thoughts and analysis Renowned sacred architecture expert looks at Notre Dame destruction, what was lost, what may remain, impact on people.  https://www.amazon.com/Church-Building-Sacred-Place-Transcendence/dp/1595250379

Be mindful in preparing for Holy Week; a closer look at ‘No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion. Sheila talks about how to have a good holy week.   https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/no-greater-love   Pope Benedict’s essay on abuse scandal; asserts nature of the Church, strongly pushes back against teaching rooted in pragmatism or shifting fads; […]

Be mindful in preparing for Holy Week; a closer look at ‘No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion. Sheila talks about how to have a good holy week.   https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/no-greater-love   Pope Benedict’s essay on abuse scandal; asserts nature of the Church, strongly pushes back against teaching rooted in pragmatism or shifting fads; […]

April 11, 2019 Topics: Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Essay; Cribs for Life; Compassion in Crisis Commentary on Pope Emeritus Benedict’s essay ‘The Church and the scandal of sexual abuse’ Gregory Brown: Knights of Columbus Carpenter teaches teens to be pro-life through their trade Mary FioRito: Compassionate alternatives for ‘abortion as choice’ in crisis pregnancy; ‘Unplanned’ repercussions […]

April 11, 2019 Topics: Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Essay; Cribs for Life; Compassion in Crisis Commentary on Pope Emeritus Benedict’s essay ‘The Church and the scandal of sexual abuse’ Gregory Brown: Knights of Columbus Carpenter teaches teens to be pro-life through their trade Mary FioRito: Compassionate alternatives for ‘abortion as choice’ in crisis pregnancy; ‘Unplanned’ repercussions […]

April 10, 2019 Topics ‘Speaking ‘Your Truth’ vs. Telling Your Story; ‘Her Truth’ & ‘Me Too’; Pilate Asked: “What is truth?”’ Fr. Robert Spitzer: Trend growing to ‘Speak Your Truth’; ‘Her Truth’ now a big part of the ‘Me Too’ movement; what about ‘The Truth’?; transcendent reality is the highest truth, highest good, and highest […]

April 10, 2019 Topics ‘Speaking ‘Your Truth’ vs. Telling Your Story; ‘Her Truth’ & ‘Me Too’; Pilate Asked: “What is truth?”’ Fr. Robert Spitzer: Trend growing to ‘Speak Your Truth’; ‘Her Truth’ now a big part of the ‘Me Too’ movement; what about ‘The Truth’?; transcendent reality is the highest truth, highest good, and highest […]

April 9, 2019 Topics ‘Biotechnology, Human Gene Editing, Promise & Perils’ Dr. Aaron Kheriaty: Gene editing of humans, genetic engineering, “redesigning human nature”, technology “as powerful as atomic bomb”, people need to know; ongoing push for physician assisted suicide across states, ‘culture of death’ must be confronted by compassionate care. Some call gene editing, “enhancement” […]