Jeanie Hannaman

April 10, 2024

Msgr. Robert J. Batule: The Consistency of the Consistent Ethic of Life

By Msgr. Robert J. Batule, The Catholic Thing - In Evangelium Vitae (1995), Pope Saint John Paul II places contraception alongside of abortion, calling both of them “fruits of the same tree.” (13) The allusion to a tree takes us back to the Book of Genesis. There is an exchange there between the woman Eve and the serpent. The serpent asks the woman, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?”

April 10, 2024

Days of Observance Among People Made in the Image of God, by Jim Kenaston

By Jim Kenaston, The Stream - Despite all the uproar over the White House’s official proclamation of “Transgender Day of Visibility” being observed on Easter Sunday this year, it turns out it’s just one of 47 commemoration days or weeks that the LGBTQ+ community has sprinkled throughout the year — not including the entire month of June, which has been proclaimed “Pride Month.” Until last week, I was unaware that in 2009 an activist had declared March 31 to be “Transgender Day of Visibility.”

April 10, 2024

17 Forgotten Divine Mercy Revelations Jesus Gave Through St. Faustina, by Joseph Pronechen

By Joseph Pronechen, EWTN News - With the emphasis on Divine Mercy Sunday and Jesus’ promise of a complete remission of sin and punishment following his directives as told to St. Faustina and ratified by St. John Paul II, we should also recall companion revelations Jesus gave her. Here are 15 from her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, to take to heart. Be mindful especially of trusting (not doubting), being merciful, believing in Jesus’ limitless mercy, the sacraments and more.

April 10, 2024

Democrats’ Systemic Normalization Of Property Theft Birthed America’s Squatter Crisis, by Helen Raleigh

By Helen Raleigh, CFA, The Federalist - Squatting is a form of trespassing as squatters use properties without the owners’ permission or any legal documentation. Nor do squatters offer property owners financial compensation. Atlanta, Georgia, is the epicenter of the squatter crisis. Squatters have overtaken about 1,200 homes... One of the victimized homeowners, Lt. Col. Dahlia Daure, said she felt “violated” after learning that a squatter with a lengthy criminal history lived in her home rent-free with a fake lease while she was away on active duty. In Dallas, Texas, squatters have occupied an estimated 475 homes. ....