‘Dance with the one who brought ‘ya’ Sheila November 5, 2008 That’s an old saying in the Midwest, meaning (to paraphrase)Â you have an ethical obligation to stand by the Read More
How the ballot initiatives fared Sheila November 5, 2008 Terribly, the ones defending the dignity and sanctity of human life. Victorious, the ones upholding the sanctity of marriage. Abortion Read More
Why some resisted the Obama bandwagon Sheila November 3, 2008 There’s no question the candidate has great appeal. He’s intelligent, impressive, has great momentum. Joining his campaign has Read More
Remember when McCain went to Mexico? Sheila November 1, 2008 No?  That’s because it hardly got any coverage back in July when it happened. The media were focused on Read More
Just who is doing the ‘elegant theorizing’? Sheila October 31, 2008 Some people might immediately think of Sen. Barack Obama when it comes to ‘elegant’ arguments or speeches, and that can Read More
Media and religion and politics Sheila October 30, 2008 Those didn’t used to mix in polite conversations, at least the second two. Now, they’re all intertwined. As Read More
Cardinal Egan, PC Sheila October 25, 2008 You might be thinking politics, given the Al Smith dinner the other night, which Cardinal Egan hosted. But that’s Read More
Something like crashing a party Sheila October 23, 2008 Bishops have been making statements and clarifications of Church teaching on moral issues and informed voting for months now. Recently, Read More
Adversity increases spirituality Sheila October 22, 2008 Â Remember how full the churches were after 9/11? How long did that last? We thought we’d never forget and never Read More
Distortions of Catholic teaching persist into the Sheila October 22, 2008 And so do clarifications of it. Archbishop Justin Rigali and Bishop William Murphy have found another way to address persistent Read More
