First Confessions

In response to Sacrificing for Life, CrossBearer asks, “Why should a woman sacrifice herself if she was raped? It wasn’t her fault.”
It never is.
Yet the question of sacrifice arises elsewhere. One could also ask, “why should a prisoner sacrifice himself if he is falsely accused.” There is injustice everywhere in the world. As such, the question goes beyond rape. Indeed, one [...]

Today is Pentecost: the feast commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon our Lady and the disciples of Jesus.
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which [...]

Atheists and agnostics should be treated with “deep esteem,” according to the Archbishop of Westminster. His Eminence Cormac Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor also called for more understanding between Christians and non-believers, stating that God was both “hidden” and “active” in the lives of all people.
Christians should have deep esteem for all people, regardless of race, sex, [...]

The following is taken from a letter written to the Challenger suggesting how to approach a pro-abortion friend.
With regard to your friend, I would not take her to task on her perspective on abortion.  In other words, do not attack her (or anyone for that matter) over the issue.  However, you should find a [...]