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The Shoes of the Fisherman
A new pope is elected. The world is in turmoil. The pope isn’t interested in the pomp and splendor of his office. He is fixated on the poor. Real life or fiction? Both …
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The poverty of the preborn
Joseph was conceived 40 days ago. His parents are worth one billion dollars. Nonetheless, he is poor. Joseph has nothing but the hopes and dreams inherit in the human potential of each of us at conception. Maria also was conceived 40 days ago. Her parents are poor. Nonetheless, she is rich.
Read MoreUnderstanding tolerance
Libs celebrate the “green” a little differently than the Irish!
Time to lighten up! In this era of the bleak, Obama economy, we need to pause and laugh from time to time. What better way than with our usual Friday installment of news, brought to you by NewsBusted’s Jodi Miller!
Read MorePope Francis advises politicians
Republicans and Democrats should weigh the words of newly elected Pope Francis: “Politics is a noble activity. We should revalue it, practise it with vocation and a dedication that requires testimony, martyrdom, that is to die for the common good.” I suppose we can read what we want into this quote …
Read MoreWill the new pope and our president have a warm relationship?
President Obama extended “warm wishes” to Pope Francis. He says he looks forward to working with Pope Francis to promote human “dignity.” Is this likely?
Read MoreScary rate increases are here, and will get worse
My health insurance went up $800 last year. I just got word it’s going up another $1000 this year. According to a report in the AP today, it’s going to get worse …
Read MoreThe war of the religions
Four religions wage war for supremacy of western civilization. Each uses remarkably different tactics to gain converts and exert their control over society.
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