A more human society
Deleting the ethics gene
Leading scientists worldwide have strongly objected to an unauthorized and premature effort to produce “designer babies” in China. I agree with their objections. But I also find some of their […]
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Fifty-three journalists were killed worldwide in 2018. Some died in war, but a shocking number died exposing corruption, covering protests or just doing their job. Time magazine called them and […]
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Oh, my aching head
Migraines affect millions of people in this country every year. I am fortunate to not have recurring migraines, but I did experience a severe migraine once. About 10 years ago […]
The Sunday Gospel
Christ guides us all to the ‘land of perfect day’
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 This weekend the Church celebrates the ancient feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, reflecting upon the visit of Magi “from […]
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Holy Mother Church
I’ve been having some trouble lately with the Nicene Creed. The First Council of Constantinople in 381 added the sentence, “I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.” […]
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It’s OK to start 2019 with you
I’ve always appreciated the notion of self-care in an Oprah Winfrey, hot-baths-and-expensive-chocolates kind of way. We work so hard, the thinking goes, that we deserve a break here and there. […]
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Gene-edited babies and the runaway train of IVF
In November 2018, a Chinese scientist named He Jankui (known to his associates as “JK”) claimed that he had successfully produced the world’s first gene-edited human babies using “gene surgery.” […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests’
The following is the homily delivered by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Dec. 24 at Christmas Mass during the Night, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne: Two […]
The Sunday Gospel
Our mission is to secure our salvation and reveal God’s love
Feast of the Holy Family Luke 2:41-52 This weekend, the Sunday between Christmas and the New Year, the Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and […]
The Sunday Gospel
Receive the Lord, the king of peace
Fourth Sunday of Advent Luke 1:39-45 This weekend observes the last Sunday in Advent. The first reading is from the Book of Micah, who is regarded as one of the […]
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Cleansed and conformed to God’s will
“Father, We Thank Thee, Who Hast Planted” has long been one of my favorite hymns. Its tune, taken from the 16th-century Genevan Psalter, is eminently singable. The hymn text — […]
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Christmas is about what is right
Lately, the news has really weighed me down. It was heartbreaking to see the raging fires in California night after night and take in scenes of ravaged land, smoldering ruins […]