Does Congress care about the lives of our children?
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayBaltimore Sun columnist Dan Rodricks has again written eloquently on where the gun legislation issue is in Congress. Here's a snippet from his spot-on analysis:Â
View ArticleWho decides what gun legislation can pass?
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayAlthough I’m beginning to feel like a broken record at this point, the seriousness of the issue compels me to speak about gun legislation once again. The National Rifle...
View ArticleWhere will Pope Francis lead the church?
Pat PerrielloNCR TodaySix months from now Catholics are likely to have lined up on one side or another of the new pope. At this point it is not possible to know whether he will become the darling of...
View ArticleNo ministry allowed for gay Catholics
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThis Huffington Post article tells the sad and unfortunate story of a gay Catholic who has been told to stop serving the Catholic community to which he belongs. The story occurs...
View ArticleStem cell research and the Francis papacy
Pat PerrielloNCR TodaySince the heady days of the elevation of Pope Francis, the barrage of news surrounding the new pope has slowed to a trickle. The early stories continue to be recycled and...
View ArticleSenate failure on gun control shows lack of political courage
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayWell, it has happened. The Senate voted Wednesday on whether there should be background checks before an individual is permitted to purchase a gun online or at gun shows.These...
View ArticleIn light of Boston bombings, who is an American?
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThe recent bombing in Boston has touched off some predictable discussions in at least two areas. The first is whether or not Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be tried as an enemy combatant.
View ArticleWho determines budget priorities in Washington?
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThe latest response to the problems caused by budget cuts because of sequestration is very interesting. I don't often agree with Sen. John McCain of Arizona, but I believe he is...
View ArticleW.Va. senator vows to reintroduce gun legislation
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayJoe Manchin, the courageous Democratic senator from West Virginia, has not given up on his efforts to pass legislation expanding background checks on gun purchases. In an...
View ArticleDisagreement may be the key to defending the church
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayMark Silk has written a comprehensive review of the sexual abuse case of Fr. Michael Fugee in Newark, N.J., and the involvement of their archbishop, John J. Myers, in the case. It...
View ArticleNRA convention rhetoric becomes more heated
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThe National Rifle Association has completed its annual convention in Houston. The fiery rhetoric issuing from this gathering is difficult to listen to, but I want to focus on the...
View ArticleDalai Lama shares wisdom in Baltimore
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThe Dalai Lama spoke at the University of Maryland in College Park on Tuesday. I believe there are several words of wisdom worth pondering in the Dalai Lama's...
View ArticleThere should be more focus on Lutheran/Catholic agreements
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayA strong and vital official dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans continues yet remains one of the best-kept secrets in Christianity. The common understanding of the doctrine...
View ArticleClean energy progress hidden behind well-publicized failures
Pat PerrielloEco CatholicConventional wisdom seems to have concluded that the Obama administration has failed in its effort to promote clean energy through loans generated through its economic stimulus...
View ArticleFrancis' latest powerful words reflect themes of his papacy
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayIn a homily on Wednesday morning, Pope Francis makes clear that killing in the name of God can never be acceptable. He says, in fact, that it is blasphemy.Francis further stresses...
View ArticlePope Francis leads Catholics in understanding different aspects of faith
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayWriting for Religion News Service, David Gibson raises the question of the orthodoxy of Pope Francis.
View ArticleWe need to talk to each other when it comes to gun control
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThe Associated Press writer Steven Hurst provides important data and details about the violence plaguing our society.The tragic story of Florena Carter and her family tugs at the...
View ArticleWhere is the new pope's rhetoric leading the church?
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayPope Francis recently spoke with Italian bishops regarding their call to service within the community. He made clear his stance toward being a bishop when he said, "We are not...
View ArticleThe future of the Affordable Health Care Act
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThis year, we are seeing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (also known as "Obamacare") across the country. This rollout is critically important for the future of our...
View ArticleWhat's wrong with the U.S. economy?
Pat PerrielloNCR TodayThe economy is starting to fire on at least a few cylinders. Several indicators suggest that things are going pretty well. Unfortunately, Christopher Matthews in a recent Time...
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