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The Common Good (p2)
By
Robert Gelinas
I'm well into Kerzen and Kelley's book A Nation For All. And while it does feel a bit partisan the concepts are still intriguing. They identify key themes of the Catholic social tradition. Some of which are: The Dignity of the Human Person. The Common Good. Solidarity (our membership in one global family) Subsidiarity…
The Common Good (p1)
By
Robert Gelinas
The scriptures make it clear that the people of God are to be about the common good. "Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper." Jerm. 29.7 Not only does God call…
Obama, Mile High Stadium and Hilliard
By
Robert Gelinas
Is this the promised land or are we still wandering in the desert? Those were the questions that went through my mind as I attended Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium. I wasn't planning on being there but a last minute phone call from a new found friend landed me with a parking…
Pro-Life and Partyless…
By
Robert Gelinas
I'm pro-life and without a party. I'm a one issue voter and I can't find a party with a platform that fully addresses the sacredness of life in all of its complexity. So I'm pro-life and partyless! Usually the Democrats are thought of as pro-choice and the Republicans as pro-life; therefore, most think that the…
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