You know the stereotype of the NPR listener: an EV-driving, Wordle-playing, tote bag–carrying coastal elite. It doesn’t precisely describe me, but it’s not far off. I’m Sarah Lawrence–educated, was raised by a lesbian peace activist mother, I drive a Subaru, and Spotify says my listening habits are most similar to people in Berkeley. I fit the NPR mold. I’ll cop to that. So when I got a job here 25 years ago, I never looked back. As a senior editor on the business desk where news is always breaking, we’ve covered upheavals in the workplace, supermarket prices, social media, and AI. It’s true NPR has always had a liberal bent, but during most of my tenure here, an open-minded, curious culture prevailed. We were nerdy, but not knee-jerk, activist, or scolding. In recent years, however, that has changed. Today, those who listen to NPR or read its coverage online find something different: the distilled worldview of a very small segment of the U.S. population. If you are conservative, …
I don't think so. Fernandez has even less charisma than Francis. It was a blessing that we got him instead of Martini. Same theology and politics, but he was smooth as silk. My personal tin-foil hat theory? Fernandez is going to be a fall guy. Either Francis or his successor will punish Fernandez for pushing the envelope while promising to moderate things, all the while allowing the modernist agenda to continue to creep. At least creep as compared to the current pace.
"Fernández’s recurring evisceration of traditional understandings of Hell provides an important context to Dignitas Infinita. If Hell is empty, the emphasis is no longer on preparing for eternity, especially by observing the Sixth and Ninth Commandments. The emphasis is, rather, on building what Evangelii Gaudium (also ghostwritten by Fernandez)"
The "accidents" convey the transcendent. The "substance" is a Mass banally deficient in the notion of sacrifice. 'Kinda like transubstantiation turned upside down.
Horrid. Are there no Economists out there who believe in, and love God? Could not we have found a qualified Catholic for this appointment to the Academy? What can an atheist who supports and promotes the murder of innocent babies in their own mother’s womb tell us or teach us about “Life”?
This brought back such great memories for me. Enjoy this delightful word portrait of Michigan's latest snowfall from a long-time friend, Ann Russell-Lutenske: In light of the prognostications of 10” of snow, we treated ourselves to paying for snow removal. It should be noted that Paul normally does the lion’s share of the task, but it seemed like today’s snow would be particularly challenging. It’s our first time hiring it done, and it feels sort of fancy. But I’m surprised to find I’m more than a little disappointed, too. I do enjoy the feeling of being out in that insulated quilt of quiet; of being IN the weather. I have a love/hate relationship with the scrape of the shovel on pavement and the way it echoes through the neighborhood. It sounds just the same as it did when I was growing up on Clinton Street. Back then I had to clear the snow because Mom said so, but this is MY snow in MY yard and I do take some pride in that. Sometimes shoveling is darned hard work, but the aerobic …More
From Facebook account of Capuchin Franciscans - Western America Province Exciting News! We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation! The Capuchin Franciscan friars are overjoyed to welcome him into the fold and witness his deep commitment to his faith journey. Shia LaBeouf, known for his incredible talent and passion in the entertainment industry, has embarked on a profound spiritual journey that has led him to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church. His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live out the Gospel values. As Capuchin Franciscans, we believe in the transformative power of faith and the incredible impact it can have on one’s life. We are humbled and grateful to walk alongside Shia as he takes this important step in his spiritual journey. We invite you to join us in celebrating this …More
File: How foolish do they think we are? If there were a recognition of the need for God's mercy in their same-sex-situation, then the grace wouldn't be a "blessing" of the thing requiring God's mercy. There seems to have been a mentality for some time that this train is coming and it's unstoppable, just accept it. And on the other side, good people say, "Don't be confused. Don't join in the social media storm" etc.
WASHINGTON - In response to the Declaration “Fiducia supplicans” issued by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith today, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement from its spokesperson, Chieko Noguchi, executive director of public affairs. “The Declaration issued today by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) articulated a distinction between liturgical (sacramental) blessings, and pastoral blessings, which may be given to persons who desire God’s loving grace in their lives. The Church’s teaching on marriage has not changed, and this declaration affirms that, while also making an effort to accompany people through the imparting of pastoral blessings because each of us needs God’s healing love and mercy in our lives.” ### Featured Stories U.S. Bishops’ President Pleads for Peace as Innocent People are Killed in the Land of Jesus' Birth In the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, news reports emerged today that two …
Translation: "We are middle-managers of the pope, not successors to the apostles, so don't expect us to ever do anything other than give full approval and defense of anything coming out of the Vatican."
Interesting choice of words: "Hallow CEO Alex Jones defended (partnering with pro-abort Neeson) pointing to his ability to 'bring to life' the writings of C.S. Lewis." (quote from CNA article)
A move by high profile Catholic prayer app Hallow has sparked outrage among users after the app announced it would be joining forces with Irish actor Liam Neeson. Hallow, which claims to be the most popular Catholic prayer app, offers guided prayer, meditations on Scripture, and Biblical study with high profile Catholic contributors like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Chosen actor Jonathan Roumie, Mark Wahlberg, and Sister Miriam James Heidland. However users were quick to point out their shock and disappointment that someone with a history of publicly supporting abortion would be partnering with the app. In the run up to the 2018 abortion referendum in Ireland, Neeson released an ad in conjunction with Amnesty International Ireland entitled ‘Chains’ which accused Ireland’s pro-life laws of “blindly” bringing “suffering” and “death to the women whose lives it touches.” The video, which was uploaded to Amnesty International Ireland’s YouTube channel on the 19th of October 2016 features Neeson’s …