Many people think of the Vatican as the “Mother Church” of the Catholic Church, but Jeffery Abood points out that the true Mother Church is in the Holy Land.
Author: Mary C. Uhler
Join pro-lifers at prayer vigil
Perhaps you’ve seen the movie Unplanned and want to know what to do next.
One suggestion is to join pro-lifers from coast to coast in a solemn prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood facilities to pray for an end to abortion.
Programs to help disabled children should not be cut
If we’re concerned about respecting the lives of children both before and after birth, we should oppose proposed cuts to federal programs helping disabled children.
The Trump administration’s budget proposal is seeking to cut $7 billion in the 2020 education budget.
Vote in state-wide election on April 2
On April 2, there is a state-wide election in Wisconsin. Offices on the ballot are justice of the state Supreme Court, Court of Appeals judge (Districts 2, 3, and 4), and Circuit Court judge in several counties. There are also candidates for local offices.
State Supreme Court election
Perhaps one of the most important elections is one new justice for the state Supreme Court. This court is the highest appellate court in Wisconsin.
The court has seven justices, who are selected in nonpartisan elections for 10-year terms. The court has jurisdiction over all other Wisconsin courts and can also hear original actions.
With Supreme Court justices serving such a long term, voters should be vigilant to study where the candidates stand on the issues they value.
Responsibility to vote
As Catholics we have both a right and a responsibility to vote.
Even Pope Francis has encouraged people to be involved. “We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern,” the Holy Father said.
Tragedy may lead to interfaith solidarity
Maybe out of tragedy, the world might find some good, if outcries against the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand have shown.
Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the attacks, which left at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured. Speaking to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square on March 17, the Holy Father said, “I pray for the dead and injured and their families. I am close to our Muslim brothers and all that community. I renew my invitation for prayer and gestures of peace to combat hatred and violence.”
Both Pope Francis and everyone in the square observed a moment of silence for the victims.
Tragedy may lead to interfaith solidarity
Maybe out of tragedy, the world might find some good, if outcries against the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand have shown.
Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the attacks, which left at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured. Speaking to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square on March 17, the Holy Father said, “I pray for the dead and injured and their families. I am close to our Muslim brothers and all that community. I renew my invitation for prayer and gestures of peace to combat hatred and violence.”
Both Pope Francis and everyone in the square observed a moment of silence for the victims.
Following in the footsteps of Jesus and Mary
During Lent, many of us like to participate in the Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or, in Latin, the Via Crucis.
It consists of a number of “stations” along which we can retrace the footsteps of Jesus Christ during his passion and death.
Following in the footsteps of Jesus and Mary
During Lent, many of us like to participate in the Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or, in Latin, the Via Crucis.
It consists of a number of “stations” along which we can retrace the footsteps of Jesus Christ during his passion and death.
Remain vigilant about state abortion laws
The issue of abortion has been in the news this year, as some states are attempting to expand abortion rights and other states are attempting to restrict them.
Wisconsin citizens might wonder where our state stands on the issue of abortion.
Renewal begins with prayer
Renewal of the Catholic Church in the wake of the sexual abuse scandals must start with prayer.
That’s what the leaders of the Knights of Columbus said in promoting a “Novena for Repentance, Renewal, and Rebuilding” in response to the recent Vatican summit on child protection and the clerical sexual abuse crisis.