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From the Shores of Gomorrah: Remembering Robert Bork

by Dr. Paul Kengor January 4, 2013

It has been a couple of weeks since the death of Robert Bork, which occurred shortly before Christmas and didn’t really get the news coverage that Bork merited.
 
Bork died at age 85. In 1987, he became a national headline…

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The 1950′s: Do We Want to Go Back?

by Dr. Mark Hendrickson January 3, 2013

New Year’s observances blend recollections of the past, celebrations in the present, and anticipation of the future. For a variety of reasons, I’m feeling nostalgic this year. I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the decade of my childhood—the…

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Is Gambling a Sin?

by Fr. William Saunders January 2, 2013

My Baptist friend says that gambling is a sin. Yet, I know many good Catholics who visit places like Atlantic City and Las Vegas, and play slot machines and the like, or schools that have casino nights as fund raisers.…

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The Left’s Latest Call for the Ordination of Women

by Kenneth D. Whitehead December 31, 2012

In early December the independent and very liberal National Catholic Reporter weekly newspaper published a long, carefully reasoned editorial declaring that “The Ordination of Women Would Correct an Injustice.” If the Church were deliberately perpetrating an injustice in the matter…

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2012′s Five Worst Moments for Life and Family at the United Nations

by Stefano Gennarini, J.D. December 28, 2012

As we look back over the year 2012 here are five of the worst moments for human life, dignity and the family at the United Nations.
1. World Health Organization Guidelines on Abortion
The World Health Organization has always been…

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Benedict Defends Traditional Family in Christmas Address to Roman Curia

by Pope Benedict XVI December 27, 2012

It is with great joy that I meet you today, dear Members of the College of Cardinals, Representatives of the Roman Curia and the Governorate, for this traditional event in the days leading up to the feast of Christmas. I…

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The Deeper Meaning of Christmas

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. December 24, 2012

In the days of Caesar Augustus, an era of peace was established in the Mediterranean world after centuries of strife. But this peace was forged by the proud ambition of emperors and the edge of their armies’ swords.
Upon this…

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For the 4th Sunday of Advent: Mary’s Faith

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. December 21, 2012

The Beatitudes rank high on the list of all-time favorite Bible passages.  But what is “beatitude,” anyway?   In the Bible, a “blessed” person is someone who has received gifts of the greatest value, gifts that lead to true fulfillment and…

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The Cause of Paul VI Proceeds… But What of Pius XII?

by Dr. Robert Moynihan December 20, 2012

A week ago, the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints voted in favor of Pope Paul VI’s “heroic virtue.” This clears the way for Paul’s beatification (though a miracle still must be approved). Paul’s beatification could occur during 2013,…

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Celebrating Christmas Alone

by Judy Keane December 19, 2012

This year, many people will be celebrating Christmas alone.  Whether single, married, divorced, or widowed — or simply far away from family and friends — facing Christmas alone can be a daunting experience.  And no wonder! Everywhere we look is…

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