Let's clarify something, shall we ( Read more... )

I have a lot of thoughts on today's trip to South Bend to work commencement for Notre Dame. I'm glad that I went. I saw a lot of people that I haven't seen in a long time, and helping direct students and parents and their guests to the right places on campus and to help them navigate the fairly substantial security setup was fun for me. I bumped ( Read more... )

May 11, 2009

Dear Members of the Notre Dame Graduating Class of 2009:

This Sunday, as you receive your degrees at Commencement, your joy - and that of your families - will be shared by the faculty, staff, and administration of the University. We have had the privilege of laboring with each of you to inquire and discover, to teach ( Read more... )

I really like this ad. Without dredging up all aspects of the abortion debate, it emphasizes the beauty and possibility in each life.

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Just do yourself a favor and don't bother reading all of the comments on the YouTube page. Ugh.

As a Catholic who supports Obama for president, this story bothers me. Especially with regards to the statement from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," that states: "A Catholic cannot vote for a candidate who takes a position in favor of an intrinsic evil, such as abortion or racism, if the ( Read more... )

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Also, some anonymous commenter (IP address said Atlanta, Georgia) left me this link this morning, and here's an e-mail that I sent to my family:

Good morning!

Nothing stirs the pot first thing in the morning like a little politics. And the Politics of Life are especially fun.

http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=27820&page=1This ( Read more... )

This year's presumptive Republican nominee, Sen. John McCain, will be deemed worthy of support because of his consistent antiabortion voting record. But does anyone believe that outlawing abortion, or even turning the issue back to the states, will be anywhere near the top of McCain's priorities? It wasn't for Ronald Reagan (tax cuts and a military ( Read more... )

I caught this article on the Lede page on the NYTimes.com, and it further pushes me away from some fairly central dogmatic teachings of the Catholic Church, a situation that I find disturbing and a little uncomfortable. Here's part of the article:

The ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding the end of life can be some of the most difficult and ( Read more... )

This article really cracks me up for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, because the incoming president was sacked for actually wanting to implement the message of Jesus instead of just ramming home wedge issues. Second, this quote might be my favorite of all time:
"We have been wanting to broaden our agenda for some time," Combs said. " ( Read more... )