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Clarifying Two Meanings Of Hope
By DONALD DeMARCO We are inescapably creatures of the future. This is why we live in hope. We need a reason to get up in the morning. But there are two radically different kinds of hope. It is important that we understand how they are different and how they relate to each other. To the […]
The Third Sunday of Lent, Year C
Readings: Ex. 3:1-8a, 13-15; 1 Cor. 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9 By Fr. ROBERT ALTIER In the readings today, we are given a number of warnings that encourage us to live not merely good lives, but productive lives. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks about some people who died tragically in Galilee and in Jerusalem. He asks […]
Beacon of Light – March 20, 2025
BY FR. RICHARD BRENTON The Simplicity Of St. Joseph’s Life: A Model For Contemporary Catholics The esteemed convert to Catholicism, St. John Henry Newman once said: “He is Holy Joseph, because according to the opinion of a great number of doctors, he, as well as St. John the Baptist, was sanctified even before he […]
After Idyllic Splashdown . . .Did Astronauts Return To A Truly Improving World?
Because of the two astronauts stuck above us since early last June, news stories reported the damage expected to the human body from prolonged time living in nearly weightless, isolated space. Not something that any of our ancestors over the millennia had ever been in a position to experience. The astronauts were being closely monitored […]
Trump Declares ‘Broken Immigration System’ Fixed
In 2003, the American Catholic hierarchy was exhausted by a year of fighting off critics of the abuse-and-coverup crimes exposed by The Boston Globe the year before. At that point, Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, a critical observer of the bishops’ conference, observed that the bishops were determined to change the subject. Which they did. On […]
USA Expands Military Operations in the Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
Is the U.S. Heading Toward Another Prolonged Conflict in the Middle East? 🔥 The United States has intensified its military operations in the Middle East following recent attacks on U.S. troops and escalating regional tensions. With the situation in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen growing more complex, many question whether the U.S. is on the verge […]
Global Warming Crisis: Are We Reaching the Point of No Return?
The Alarming Acceleration of Climate Change and Its Global Impact 🌍 The world is heating up faster than ever, with extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and vanishing ecosystems threatening life as we know it. Scientists warn that 2024 could be one of the hottest years on record, urging immediate action to prevent irreversible damage. […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: The Most Anticipated Sporting Event of the Year
Paris Gears Up for the 2024 Olympics: What to Expect 🏅 The countdown to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has begun! With just a few months left, the world is eagerly anticipating this historic event, which promises to be one of the most thrilling Olympic Games in recent history. Key Highlights: ✅ Sustainable & […]