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The impacts of changing Roe v Wade

By Russell Shaw

In a long, somewhat rambling piece about the bishops and abortion appearing in the September Commonweal, Peter Steinfels makes a crucial point. It’s been made before by others, but it bears repeating at this moment when the Supreme Court, in the term that began Oct. 4, is widely expected to reverse or significantly modify Roe v. Wade, its 1973 decision legalizing abortion, and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the 1992 decision reaffirming Roe.

10/6/21
Reading Time 3 min

Nick’s way

By Soren Johnson

A friend recently invited me to wear a bright blue rubber bracelet with the following words in white: “Nick’s Way Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness, Never Forgotten,” and the date of Nick’s birthday. 

10/6/21
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Our Lady of the Rosary

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

It is well known that the church dedicates both May and October to the remembrance of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May’s commemoration is more general — the Mother of God in all her splendor — whereas October’s is quite specific: Mary under her glorious title, Our Lady of the Rosary.

10/6/21
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Prioritizing God

By Fr. Richard A. Miserendino

GOSPEL COMMENTARY oct. 10, Mk 10:17-30

10/6/21
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Combating domestic violence

By Sarah Strenio

A black eye, a broken arm — these are images we often conjure up when we think ofdomestic violence. But did you know that domestic violence can occur without ever leaving a physical mark? As we observe National Domestic Violence Month in October, consider how verbal abuse can be every bit as damaging as physical abuse. Moreover, it is almost always present prior to a physical outburst.

9/29/21
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Thinking about the heartbeat law

By Richard Doerflinger

Most public issues these days seem to elicit angry dispute and mutual recriminations. Those divisions can tempt people to misstate or exaggerate facts, to persuade others (or even themselves) that they are right and their opponents are not worth thinking about.

9/28/21
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What role does memorabilia serve in an increasingly virtual world?

By Brett Robinson

I recently attended a Notre Dame football game with three of my sons. It was a really special day for our family, but something was missing. The physical tickets. They were gifted to us by a longtime supporter of the university, and they came right to my smartphone in digital form.

9/28/21
Reading Time 3 min

Care for life includes creation

By Sr. Constance Veit

Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical, “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home,”has generated a great buzz. 

9/28/21
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Rooting out sin

By Jack Peterson

Jesus uses very strong language in today’s Gospel passage to challenge us to root sin out of our lives: Cut off our hands and feet and pluck out our eyes if they cause us to sin. 

9/23/21
Reading Time 3 min

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