A president in over his head

“I’m thinking we should do something.”

These were the sentiments expressed by a friend over coffee this morning. We were talking about the Syrian situation.

My friend was concerned about the victims of chemical weapons in Syria. Shouldn’t a great nation like the U.S. intercede in the name of humanity? For the record, she is an ardent Obama supporter …

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Did Pope Francis really say atheism is a path to salvation?

“Lots of people are criticizing Pope Francis’ teaching earlier this week, as if he’s deviating from the Church’s teaching on the need to proclaim the good news. Contrary to what you may read in the media, please notice, nowhere does he even suggest – much less teach – that avowed atheists are saved. Instead, what he actually says is so obviously true and open to a perfectly fair and benign reading … “

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Why the Left will do all they can to hurt the new Pope

It really didn’t matter who the cardinals elected as the new pope. The Left, and we know who they are, hate the Church. Regardless who walked out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, there would be no honeymoon, hardly time for a hiccup, in fact, before the Left and its media goons started to bash him.

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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.

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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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