Category Archives: Human Development and Life

Georgetown and Kathleen Sebelius

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

You may have heard in the press recently that Georgetown University, a Jesuit institution, has invited the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, to speak at one of its commencement ceremonies in the near future. Kathleen Sebelius, although … Continue reading →

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An Ugly Reminder of the Consequences of Abortion Policy in China

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Deacon Bob

ABC News writer Susan Donaldson James wrote an article yesterday for ABC News entitled “Chinese-Made Infant Flesh Capsules Seized in S. Korea.” In the article, she describes nearly 17,500 capsules of dried human flesh taken from dead infants that are … Continue reading →

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St. Joseph the Workman

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the optional memorial of St. Joseph the Workman. It was a little over a month ago (March 19) that we celebrated the feast of St. Joseph and we follow-up today remembering him as a worker and patron of all … Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness and the Beauty of Life

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I viewed the film October Baby last night after being alerted it was showing in the local theater. What I found was a well-made movie that was strongly pro-life, pro-woman, pro-family. It was remarkably engaging and respectful. It was a … Continue reading →

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Latest Letter from Cardinal Dolan and the USCCB on the HHS Mandate and Religious Liberty

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is a recent letter from Cardinal Dolan on the HHS mandate. I would ask you to caredfully read it, be informed, and become active in protecting our religious liberty which is seriously at stake here. The highlighted link is … Continue reading →

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My Bishop’s Letter to all the Faithful in the Diocese of Winona

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Deacon Bob

(This is a transcript of the letter that was read in parishes of the diocese of Winona today regarding the Department of Health and Human Services mandate that strikes at the heart of religious liberty and the sanctity of conscience. … Continue reading →

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White House Misrepresents Its Own Contraceptive Mandate

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a point by point clarification of a recent White House response to the HHS mandate requiring religious institutions to violate their consciences and that threatens religious liberty. Here is the bishops … Continue reading →

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Conscience Protection

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is another link for you to look at put out by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Conscience Protection. Check it out, respond, and speak up for Conscience Protection and Religious Liberty. Thank you!

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Speaking of Conscience

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I mentioned conscience in my post earlier today. Let me define it for you, and then try to apply it to the idea of confronting the national conscience in regard to abortion, marriage and family, euthanasia, and other pro-life issues. … Continue reading →

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May They Rest In Peace – The Unborn Millions

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision of the Supreme Court legalizing abortion in all 50 states, rendering unenforceable numerous state statutes prohibiting the taking of an unborn life. While there have been innumerable legal, moral … Continue reading →

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An Assault on Conscience and Religious Freedom

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Deacon Bob

As you may be aware, the Department of Health and Human Services recently directed that all employers, essentially, who provide health care benefits, will be required to provide contraceptives, sterilizations and abortifacients to their employees without deductibles or co-pays in … Continue reading →

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Abortion Clinic Closes

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Catholic News Service is reporting that the Northern Illinois Women’s Center  in Rockford, Illinois is closed permanently because of conditions that the state said violated public health and safety standards. Described as “one of the most infamous in the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Christian solidarity is not base on political optimism, but it is based on religious hope.” — Bishop Jamie Soto, Sacramento, California

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“Essence” Is It A Noun or a Verb?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I am attending a day long seminar today on Narrative Therapy which is a form of psychotherapy in which the patient/client defines the problem which afflicts them in terms meaningful to them and separates themselves from the problem, thus making the … Continue reading →

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Abortion and Mental Health

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The British Journal of Psychiatry recently published a piece of research done by Priscilla K. Coleman from Bowling Green State University. The article, entitled Abortion and mental health: quantitative synthesis and analysis of research published 1995-2009 is a meta-analysis of 22 … Continue reading →

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