A Second Reply to Dr. Elizabeth Rex: IVF and ET Are Still Immoral
(Bioethicist Dr. Elizabeth Rex has responded to my initial response, and the reader may find such on LifeSite. You can read the debate here. Alas, Dr. Rex’s... Read more.
An Apologia for Women
It seems someone took umbrage at my reflection on Women’s Day, even going so far as to call it ‘vile’ – strong brew! – so thought I would offer an apologia,... Read more.
Saint Benjamin and Blessed Jane of Toulouse: Of Persians and Carmelites
On this last day of March, as this year we approach the final two weeks of Lent before Holy Week, we commemorate two little known saints: The first chronologically... Read more.
No, Embryo Adoption is Not an Option, for Catholics or Anyone Else: A Reply to Dr. Elizabeth Rex on LifeSite
I listened with some concern to the recent interview with Dr. Elizabeth Rex on LifeSite news, “The Moral Crisis of IVF: Can Catholics Adopt Frozen Embryos?”.... Read more.
God’s Daughter, Margaret Clitherow
Please do enjoy this podcast on the great English saint Margaret Clitherow, or Clitheroe – spelling was variable back then, and even her contemporary Shakespeare’s... Read more.
Our Lady’s Role in Redemption
On this great Solemnity of the Annunciation – and a blessed one may it be – it is fitting to reflect upon Our Lady’s role in redemption. Certainly,... Read more.
Unto Ash Thou Shalt Return? The Church and Cremation
A friend of mine asked me about the Church’s teaching on cremation, and to fulfil that request, I thought a few words in this venue might not be out of place.... Read more.
Caveat LifeSite: Incipient Schisms
Heresy – the obstinate post-baptismal denial of some truth which must be believed with divine and catholic faith, or it is likewise an obstinate doubt concerning... Read more.
A Reply to Bishop Strickland
I am humbled that Bishop Strickland not only took the time to read my few thoughts on two articles recently published on LifeSiteNews, but to respond at some length.... Read more.
Charitable Status to be, or not to be, Revoked – and Then Some: Whither the Church in Canada?
Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:2) Many of the persecutions... Read more.