9-1-1 call from abortion clinic raises troubling questions
When the 9-1-1 call went out that day from Family Planning Associates in Phoenix, paramedics rushed to the scene. According to Phoenix police, someone at the clinic “thought they saw movement” after an abortion took place Feb. 26.
Pope Francis and the courage to care about human suffering
There was a lot of talk last month about Pope Francis’ foray into politics again when he said without naming names that anyone who would want to build walls to shut people out instead of welcoming them was not being Christian.
How the RCIA began: The debt we owe to St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Doubt clouded the hearts of fourth century Christians. Confusion was sown by a priest named Arius. Dark storms of skepticism swept across large swaths...
As ‘Missionary of mercy and peace,’ Pope Francis brought hope and joy to a...
When I went to Ciudad Juárez this year, I wasn’t simply covering Pope Francis’ apostolic visit. For me, in a way, it was a chance to return home.
Hearing that ‘still, small voice’ this Lent draws us closer to God
You’ll hear Him encourage you to let go, to trust, to forgive, and to sacrifice.
Mercy transforms shame: What prepared Peter to be the first Pope
There were little signs since the day Jesus began to call disciples, but what most prepared Peter to be the first pope was the way Jesus dealt with his burden of guilt after his triple betrayal of his Master.
La Misericordia transforma la vergüenza
Qué preparó a Pedro para ser el primer Papa
What’s missing from our political discourse is love
We don’t think of politics being a field where love rears its lovely head nowadays, but what if we elect a leader based on the tenets of love as espoused in the Bible? Wasn’t Christ such a leader?
Journalist with family ties to Juárez goes as both reporter and pilgrim
CIUDAD JUÁREZ ― There was lots of excitement as I drove with my family to Ciudad Juárez yesterday afternoon. For my family, this trip was three-fold. First, I am covering Pope Francis’ visit to this city. Secondly, we’re coming as pilgrims. And lastly, I’m coming home — my mother grew up in Juárez, and I’m staying with my aunt.
One life, so precious, tells the story of God’s love if only we’ll listen
Driving through a neighborhood once years ago, I remember thinking that behind every door was a person with a story that ought to be told. I suppose part of that comes from being a pro-lifer: each human life is beloved by God who spilled His precious blood for all humanity — the rich and powerful, the poor and frail, the Hollywood starlet and the beggar on the corner. Each person’s life is unique and worthy of the Father’s love. Each person’s life tells a story.
