Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has voted unanimously to strike down a long-standing policy banning gay men from serving as scout leaders.
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Gentleness And Time
“When you encounter difficulties and contradictions,
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Pope Salutes Women in Paraquay
While celebrating Mass at the Marina Shrine of Caacupe near Asuncion in Paraquay on Saturday, Pope Francis paid a heartfelt tribute to the women of Paraquay, calling them the “lifeblood” of the nation who resuscitated the country after a devastating war during the 19th century.
HHS Issues Final Birth Control Mandate Rules
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Obama Administration chose a Friday afternoon in the summer – the day when damaging news is least likely to gain public scrutiny – to reveal its final rules for the controversial birth control mandate which once again fail to protect the faithful from being forced to provide objectionable healthcare services to their employees.
Yoga and the Sin of Scandal
Many Catholics who insist that they’re “just doing the exercises” in their yoga class and therefore aren’t guilty of worshiping the Hindu gods those “exercises” represent often stop here when searching their conscience for any evidence of sin. Unfortunately, intending to worship Hindu gods isn’t the only way a Catholic who practices yoga can sin.
All Loving And Forgiving
“When you are excited to impatience,
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Sweating It Out
“Restraining my impatience cost me
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Practicing Patience
“Be patient with everyone, but above all
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Pope Francis’ Encounter with a Communist Crucifix
Social media doesn’t always get it right. This was certainly the case with yesterday’s Twitter rampage about Pope Francis supposedly refusing to accept a crucifix from Bolivian president Evo Morales – but is that what really happened?
Color Runs Are Not What They Appear to Be
We’ve had some questions about the latest rage in fitness/charity events such as The Color Run and Color Me Rad events. Are they really based upon a Hindu tradition and what is their connection to the New Age? And is it true that they only donate a fraction of their proceeds to the charities they are supposed to be fundraising for?
