Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Signs of the times

I was about to post something along the lines of “KETCHUP: THE WONDER FOOD”, but then I saw this. Remember.  Vatican II was – pace St. Joan – the new Pentecost… Springtime in the fullest sense.  It surely – pace … Read More →

Pope Francis to leave hospital on Friday

During his last full day of hospitalization on June 15, 2023, Pope Francis visits the pediatric oncology ward of Gemelli Hospital, which is next to his own hospital suite. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Jun 15, 2023 / 09:50 am (CNA). Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Friday morning, according to […]

U.S. bishops urge Congress to make housing affordable

A mixed-income and affordable housing redevelopment located in Memphis, Tennessee. / Public Domain Washington D.C., Jun 15, 2023 / 10:20 am (CNA). The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging Congress to support affordable housing measures as high rates of inflation continue to cause increasing housing and rent costs for American families. Archbishop […]