Daily Archives: June 27, 2012

Social Doctrine of the Church – The Right to Work

The Second Vatican Council stated in Gaudium et Spes, and Pope John Paul II afterward affirmed, that work is a fundamental right and a good for humankind. It expresses and enhances the human dignity of the individual. The value of work is … Continue reading

Posted in Social Doctrine of the Church | Comments Off on Social Doctrine of the Church – The Right to Work

Quote for the Day

“The true peacemakers are those who preserve peace of mind and body for love of our Lord Jesus Christ, despite what they suffer in this world.” – St. Francis of Assisi

Posted in Saints and Prophets, Spirituality | Comments Off on Quote for the Day

“Muddy Thinking”

I  posted a few days ago on “muddy thinking” and how it bothers me. Here are a few more thoughts. The more experienced I get in whatever I do, the more I seem to see so many either unable or … Continue reading

Posted in Science and Religion | Comments Off on “Muddy Thinking”

Hats Off to Fr. Ted

There is an 18 minute video making its way around the blogsphere of a conversation a woman had with a young priest from the diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan about a whole host of things ranging from Vatican II, the whole … Continue reading

Posted in Dogmatic Theology, Ecclesiology | Comments Off on Hats Off to Fr. Ted