Daily Archives: June 16, 2011

The Social Doctrine of the Church — Human Labor

Human work originates from persons made in the image and likeness of God, and thus called to continue God’s creative work. To work is a duty, and it honors God’s gifts and the talents we receive from him. Work can … Continue reading

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American Bishops Issue a Statement on Physician Assisted Suicide

As you may know, presently in the United States there are three states that allow physician assisted suicide. These are: Oregon, Washington and Montana. Today, the bishops of the United States approved a statement on this encroaching evil in our … Continue reading

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A Document on Preaching On Its Way

There was lively debate on the first day of the spring general assembly of the U.S. bishops meeting in Bellevue, Washington yesterday. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson from St. Louis presented a proposal to authorize a 50-page document on preaching for … Continue reading

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