Tag Archives: pro-life

Yes, lying really is intrinsically evil

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2013 by Father Maurer (6 Comments)

[This is a looong post. Go brew a cup of coffee (or quality tea), and maybe a snack too. And then come back for what I hope is a simple point followed up by an attempt to address a few … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s joys help us prepare for life’s sorrows

Posted on Monday, February 4, 2013 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

It’s always awesome to share in the joys of God’s gifts. The news of a baby is one of the greats! My favorite one is of the husband who’s washing the dishes. Most excellent! Yoforeal, who made the video is … Continue reading →

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Confession: the beginning of abortion’s end

Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

Last week at our First Communion classes, our students had a tour of the parish. It is one of my favorite sessions, both because I get to lead the tour and the children are extraordinarily curious about it. We are … Continue reading →

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A reader asks: Can we stop being Catholic?

Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 by Father Maurer (1 Comment)

A myriad of issues still coming from this Sunday’s homily, the discussion of voting for pro-abortion/pro-euthanasia candidates, and the possibility of ‘proportionate reasons’ for that voting for pro-abortion/pro-euthanasia candidates. A brother priest e-mailed the following question, which he has kindly … Continue reading →

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A reader asks: Could a proportionate reason exist?

Posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

UPDATE #3 [Wednesday, November 14th, 2012]: A follow-up on if it is right to stop calling someone Catholic Fruitful conversation continues as we reflect on the results of the election and the scandal of so many Catholics voting for intrinsic … Continue reading →

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