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Words from the Cross
The final words of Jesus on the Cross at the last moments of his earthly life offer us demanding instructions for our prayers. Jesus, who asks the Father to forgive those who are crucifying...
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The Real San Lázaro
As a first generation American born in the United States, I was introduced early in life to St. Lazarus by my family of Cuban heritage.
St. Lazarus is exceedingly popular within the Cuban community. Cubans have...
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Some Observations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Religion
Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities. These days one cannot browse the internet or watch television without hearing about AI and its impending...
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A Brief Commentary on Dignitas Infinita
Dignitas Infinita was released by the Vatican on April 8, 2024 by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, currently the head of the Dicastery, has described the Vatican’s new...
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Thomas Aquinas and Natural Law Theory
Introduction
Natural law is a theory in ethics and philosophy that says that human beings possess intrinsic values that govern their reasoning and behavior. Natural law maintains that these rules of right and wrong are...
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Recognizing Baby Steps – Part 2
In a previous article of mine, Recognizing Baby Steps a news article was reviewed where it was reported that a pregnant woman in the state of Texas was given a ticket for driving her...
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The Term Pre-Embryo Within the Abortion Debate
It has been suggested by some, primarily within the pro-life movement, that the term pre-embryo should not be used in discussing the stages of pregnancy and fetal development. Their argument is that the term...
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Does the Timing of Abortion Matter?
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops recently released a public statement relating to the current status of abortion in the state. The article reported that “Great progress had been made in recent years to...
