Catholic Exchange

Roman Thoughts: On Confessing in Another Language

Jane Sloan — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:08 +0000

I am chaperoning a high school trip to Rome this week. First, let me say how wonderful it is to see teenagers phoneless and agape. Anyway. The first church we visited was Santa Maria Maggiore, a 4th century basilica which…

The Spectator President?

Pat Buchanan — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:27 +0000

No, this is not Watergate or Iran-Contra. Nor is it like the sex scandal that got Bill Clinton impeached. The AP, IRS and Benghazi matters represent a scandal not of presidential wrongdoing, but of presidential indolence, indifference and incompetence in…

Tragic Worship

Carl R. Trueman — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:07 +0000

The problem with much Christian worship in the contemporary world, Catholic and Protestant alike, is not that it is too entertaining but that it is not entertaining enough. Worship characterized by upbeat rock music, stand-up comedy, beautiful people taking center…

Do Developing Countries Have an “Unmet Need” for Contraceptives?

Rebecca Oas, Ph.D. — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:10 +0000

A pro-abortion group recently announced the theme for its May 28th Call for Action 2013: “Access to Contraceptives is a Human Right.” In November, the United Nations Population Fund released their “State of World Population 2012: By Choice, Not By…

Greatest

Food For Thought — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:08 +0000

The disciples of Jesus were arguing as to who among them was the greatest. Even at that time, power play already existed. No different today. There are so many so-called prayer community groups. The elders or senior members of many…

St. Godric of Finchale

Saints Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Godric was born in the tenth century at Walpole, in Norfolk. As a young boy he peddled wares throughout the neighboring villages. Later, as he made more money at his trade, he was able to frequent fairs in other cities…

Can We Support Stem Cell Research?

Dr. Brian Clowes — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:58 +0000

Stem Cells in General Much of the confusion over stem cell research involves misunderstanding of terms, so let’s begin with some definitions. Stem cells are immature cells that are undifferentiated (i.e., they have not yet “decided” what kind of…

Planned Parenthood Commends Boston College’s Choice of Commencement Speaker

Tim Drake — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:56 +0000

The Boston affiliate of Planned Parenthood has endorsed Boston College’s choice of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny as the 2013 commencement speaker. Kenny has supported legislation to loosen Ireland’s abortion restrictions – legislation that has been condemned by Ireland’s bishops.…

In Bed Together: The Dept. of Justice and the Same Sex Agenda

Gail Finke — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:14 +0000

Think the battle over “same sex marriage” isn’t already over? Check out this web site and think again. The Department of Justice (yes, THE U.S. Department of Justice) has an LGBT organization called DOJ Pride. Has had it since 1994.…

With Faith, Everything Is Possible

Food For Thought — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:09 +0000

Jesus had just come down from the mountain of Transfiguration and his face was beaming. When the people saw him, they walked towards him. He asked them what was happening and learned that his disciples were not able to solve…