Posts Tagged ‘Pope Francis’
Begin again
Pope Benedict found himself positioned between two “rock stars” in his papacy. The media was particularly tough on him. And yet he has been such a gift to the world.
His quote above is an example of his gentle wisdom…
Read MoreShocking quote from Pope Francis’ new encyclical
“When we fail to acknowledge as part of reality the worth of a poor person, a human embryo, a person with disabilities – to offer just a few examples – it becomes difficult to hear the cry of nature itself; everything is connected.” POPE FRANCIS, “Laudito Si”
Read MorePOPE FRANCIS: “Gay marriage discriminates against children.”
10 political dynamics of Pope Francis’ new encyclical
The new papal encyclical, Laudato si’, is already a factor in the 2016 presidential election. Democrats are thrilled at having the “appearance” of support from Pope Francis. The Republican Party, which needs Catholic voters to win elections, should pay close attention to the impact of the encyclical on attitudes of Catholics previously skeptical of climate change enthusiasts.
Below I attempt to describe the political dynamics set in play from now until election day that is primarily an attempt to distract Catholic voters from the importance of settled, non-negotiable, Catholic moral teachings about life, marriage, and the family.
Read MoreGet ready for Pope Francis’ climate change encyclical
The Pope’s encyclical on climate change will be released tomorrow.
Readers of this blog know that I’ve been skeptical of climate change hysteria, sometimes dubbing it “climate change theology.”
My skepticism is based on a number of factors:
Read MoreThe president’s mock concern for the most vulnerable
The president tweeted the pope. You can see the message above. I find his words nothing short of obscene…
Read MoreSHOCK! Pope Francis IS Catholic!
Although the Pope is a role model of mercy and humility for us all, he still demands adherence to the tenets of the faith. This was demonstrated in his decision to excommunicate Australian priest, Greg Reynolds, who was an advocate for gay marriage and ordination of women as priests.
Read MoreHuman abortion is not ‘progressive’
“Among the vulnerable for whom the church wishes to care with particular love and concern are unborn children, the most defenseless and innocent among us…”
Read MoreThe light of faith
By Tom Quiner Pope Francis speaks: “The light of faith illuminates all our relationships and helps us to live them in union with the love of Christ, to live them like Christ.”
Read MorePope Francis: Reject the ‘culture of waste’
When Pope Francis speaks, liberals listen (as do conservatives).
These words of his pack power and truth:
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