Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In stark contrast to the Catholic world, which traditionally honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the month of June, President Barack Obama has declared this month to be dedicated to the recognition of homosexuals and transgendered Americans.
“We must wait for God long, meekly, in the wind and wet, in the thunder and lightning, in the cold and the dark. Wait, and he will come. He never comes to those who do not wait.”
Father Faber
For Reflection:
How do I endure my waiting? Meekly? Lovingly? Hopefully? Confidently? I will ask God to give me the grace to see Him even as I wait.
SS writes: “I heard you speaking on EWTN radio and was interested in what you had to say, so I checked out your website. I was disappointed in your blog when I saw how often you referenced Stephen Barrett. I am wondering if there is not someone more credible or less controversial you could’ve chosen to reference so that your blog could be a more useful resource for Catholics.”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Two U.S. high schools allowed their student body to elect boys as their prom queens this past weekend.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Professor Carl Djerassi, the 86 year-old Austrian-born chemist who is credited with inventing the birth control pill, says women of the future will resort to having their eggs withdrawn and frozen for future use, then undergo sterilization to eliminate the need for contraception.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that the city of Dearborn and its police department violated the free-speech rights of a Christian evangelist who was barred from handing out leaflets at an Arab-American street festival last year.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House aimed at stifling “homophobic opposition” to same-sex adoptions could lead to a shut-down of all religiously affiliated adoption agencies in the U.S.
“God did not tell us follow Him because He needed our help, but because He knew that loving him would make us whole.”
St. Irenaeus of Lyons
For Reflection:
Hidden in this quote by St. Irenaeus is several truths. What do I think is the connection between loving God and following His will? Think about this in terms of love and obedience in all relationships. What do I think is the connection between wholeness and loving God? In light of this, what one concrete resolution am I willing to make today regarding obedience to God?
