Compare and contrast… Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh recently accused Pope Francis of teaching “pure Marxism”, but I don’t think he understands what Marxism really is. Karl Marx, namesake of the ideology in question, denounced religious faith as “…the opium of the people”. He argued that religion blinds people to their true sufferings… “The abolition of religion as […]
Archives for 2013
Spiritual Health and Your Relationship with God – Dr. Stanley Lang
December 4, 2013 by
Here’s a new segment that I’m considering installing here on Oramus: Spiritual Health with Stanley Lang, MD. Dr. Stanley Lang is a medical practitioner who has been a doctor for over 30 years, and he practices holistic medicine from a Catholic perspective. He was one of the first doctors in the United States to actively […]
Advent and Christmas Wisdom From G. K. Chesterton
November 30, 2013 by
Description Advent is upon us this evening, and one of my favorite companions in the last few years has been this book. Of course, one of my favorite mental companions in general has been Chesterton, and my favorite liturgical season is Advent, so this book has a lot going for it from the get-go. Features […]
Avoiding The Truth In The Abortion Debate
November 30, 2013 by
This title is not so much in reference to direct dishonesty, but more an observation of avoiding, or better yet, not seeking the truth. President Obama’s track record During his first campaign, he made the infamous promise to Planned Parenthood that if elected, the first thing he would do would be to sign the Freedom of Choice Act […]
Hanukkah: It’s a Catholic Thing!?
November 28, 2013 by
A few words up front: This is in no way an attempt to hijack a religious holiday from our spiritual elder brothers and sisters; far from it. But the simple fact is: It’s in the Bible. More to the point, it’s in the part of the Bible that Catholics accept as canonical (i.e.: infallibly part […]
Good Book: If Protestantism is True: The Reformati
November 25, 2013 by
Good Book: If Protestantism is True: The Reformation Meets Rome was listed on Amazon for $9.99, selling for $8.99 USD brand new. Manufactured by Unitatis Books. There are 25 units left brand new. If you prefer this product in used condition, there are 20 left on Amazon starting at $7.28.What if Protestantism were true? That’s […]
When Is It Okay To “Draw The Line”?
November 20, 2013 by
This post began with a friend of mine who has recently cut ties with somebody who has caused her pain for her entire life. Her “VERY Christian mother” has called her “cold-hearted” and “evil” for this. She also revealed that her mother continuously helps people who have repeatedly hurt their family, knowing that this will be the result. She is “absolutely miserable” doing […]
Catholic Q&A: Why Bother Being Catholic
November 14, 2013 by
The following question was forwarded to me by a priest friend of mine. Q: Obviously, Catholics believe it to turn to body and blood. . . . However . . . what difference does it make? . . . If non-Catholics can make it to heaven without eating the bread of life [which we believe], then […]
“Hallowed Be Thy Name”: Reverence and Respect for God’s Name
October 19, 2013 by
I’ll establish some light-hearted context by noting a few of my pet peeves with grammar and punctuation. 1) I can’t stand when people mix “your” and “you’re” up. 2) If you want to make something plural, even if it’s an acronym, you DON’T put an apostrophe, i.e., you wouldn’t write “We should go get a few beer’s tonight.” […]
Did you hear what Francis just said!?
October 4, 2013 by
Sometimes HUMOR is the best solution. From Jason Bach. (Click the image to enlarge)