Catholic Church

February 27, 2018

Keeping the ‘Catholic’ in Catholic Schools

By Timothy Bishop, The Cardinal Newman Society - A Catholic education should give students the power to succeed and the freedom to reject the moral relativism and false choices of the times

February 27, 2018

The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy

By Msgr. Charles Pope - First Book if Samuel… Saul was very angry and resentful of the song, for he thought, “They give David ten thousands, but only thousands to me. All that remains for him is the kingship.” And from that day on, Saul looked upon David with a glaring eye. Saul discussed his intention of killing David with his son Jonathan and with all his servants (1 Sam 18:6-9). Saul’s reaction is way over the top; this is what envy does.

February 27, 2018

Parents Are the Primary Educators of Their Children

By Dr. David Tamisiea, St. Philip Institute - The Catholic Church teaches that marriage by its very nature has two primary “ends” or purposes: Marriage by divine design is a covenant between a man and a woman that is for the good of the spouses themselves and for the procreation and education of children (CCC 1601, 2201). This two-fold purpose is not something the Church arbitrarily imposes upon marriage....

February 27, 2018

The Insidiousness of the Culture of Death

By Janet Meyer, Catholic Stand - It was also not uncommon for medical staff to approach me to tell me how much Dad was suffering and that we should just “let him go.”… If my father was not ready to give up, why should they try to convince me to persuade him? I would remind them that Dad still desired every procedure offered, even though he was suffering. It was his wish to continue to fight for his life.