The Catholic vote is getting more attention Sheila April 2, 2008 It’s one of the potentially decisive voting blocs, and it’s figuring into both sides of the presidential race. Read More
They’re making this tougher than it needs Sheila April 1, 2008 Today, on the front page of the Chicago Tribune, the most prominent news story was about a big layoff of Read More
Speech police cast a long shadow Sheila April 1, 2008 These stories hardly seem possible, but they’re happening. Hate crimes legislation is creeping into more places and threatening basic, Read More
The fastest growing religion in the world Sheila April 1, 2008 Is now Islam? Muslims outnumber Catholics worldwide, according to the latest count by the Vatican published in its daily newspaper Read More
Merciful God Sheila March 30, 2008 We know we need and want peace. We sometimes talk about grace, especially in the Christian dialogue. But do we, Read More
The Pope and the convert Sheila March 24, 2008 Personal conversion is at the heart of all faith. It’s an ongoing life work between the person and God, Read More
If they only knew…. Sheila March 24, 2008 The media would be stunned by the brilliance and the leadership of the man who is pope, if they’re Read More
Religious freedom is the path to peace Sheila March 22, 2008 Pope Benedict has been preaching that message all along. The media paid particularly close attention this time at the Easter Read More
What makes this day “Good”? Sheila March 21, 2008 El Greco’s Jesus Carrying the Cross What Christians observe on Good Friday is the paradox of the death of Read More