Even though its proponents like to say that assisted suicide ensures a peaceful and dignified death, a new study has found that family members of those who choose to end their lives this way often suffer post traumatic stress disorder as a result of their loved one’s “choice”.
Yearly Archives: 2014
Pope to Press: No Cause is “Lost” and He’s Not an “Insect”
During his return journey from Strasbourg, where he addressed both the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, Pope Francis answered questions posed by the journalists who accompanied him on the flight.
Pope Challenges Europe to Recover Religious Moorings
In a statement that sounded much like his two predecessors, Pope Francis gave a firm and pointed address to the European Parliament yesterday, asking them to recover their religious moorings and respect for the dignity of the person, including the right to profess one’s faith.
Do Gooders
“I will spend my heaven
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Archbishop of St. Louis Reacts to Ferguson Verdict
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson
Members of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri are coming together in prayer and calls for peace after a Grand Jury decided not to indict the police officer who shot and killed a young black man in Ferguson last August.
Communion of Saints
“In the glory of heaven the blessed
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Reality TV Enters the Convent
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A new reality TV show about the discernment process of five young women who are thinking about entering a convent will air tonight at 10 p.m. on Lifetime.
Face To Face
“Those who die in God’s grace and
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Common Core Boosts Homeschool Numbers
New evidence is showing that the ranks of homeschooling children are swelling since the imposition of the controversial Common Core State Standards at local public schools across America.
How Far is Too Far on Social Media?
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to try a case involving a young rapper who posted death threats to his ex-wife on Facebook, which he claims was just “venting”, and will determine just how much “free speech” can be protected on social media.
