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Category: Opinion

Signs of these political times

Posted on Sep 5, 2019Sep 4, 2019 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Signs of these political times

By Patrick Schmadeke (The first in a six-part series) What does it mean to be a responsible Catholic citizen in …Read More

A waterfront reflection

Posted on Sep 5, 2019Sep 4, 2019 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: I am a fan of movie classics. Hollywood is frequently criticized. Historically, though, Holly­wood’s portrayal of Catholic …Read More

Thoughts on the Real Presence

Posted on Sep 5, 2019Sep 4, 2019 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: Bishop Robert Barron reacts understandably to the latest survey by the Pew Foundation (Aug. 15). He charges …Read More

What if?

Posted on Aug 29, 2019Aug 28, 2019 in Editorials, Opinion

Father Guillermo Trevino’s parents, Guillermo and Maria, each emigrated from Mexico to the United States to find work and a …Read More

‘Overcomer’ asks ‘who are you?’

Posted on Aug 29, 2019Aug 28, 2019 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: Our family saw the Christian movie “Overcomer” last week. It’s a beautiful film — refreshing when compared …Read More

Don’t stand by in silence

Posted on Aug 29, 2019Aug 28, 2019 in Letters

To the Editor: The Pledge of Allegiance declares we are “indivisible,” yet demonizing rhetoric permeates our society. The potential of …Read More

Children need proper nourishment

Posted on Aug 29, 2019Aug 28, 2019 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: The attack on hungry children by the present administration is unconscionable. Children born in this country, even …Read More

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