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.

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Pope 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 …

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The 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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