religious freedom Archives

The Courage to Live Sunday as a Christian

by Msgr. Roger Landry | Jul 11, 2023 | Working | 0 |

“In fidelity to the commandment to keep holy the Lord’s day, Groff was willing to shift work...

Fighting the Good (albeit Ordinary) Fight

by Joannie Watson | Jul 1, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature | 0 |

This week, the Church in the United States is in the midst of the annual Fortnight for Freedom. The bishops established the Fortnight in 2012 to highlight the need to defend religious liberty. It is a two-week period of prayer,...

Going Out the Door

by Joannie Watson | Jun 24, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature | 0 |

Do I get an indulgence for walking out a holy door? Our diocese has a few holy doors for this Year...

Catholic Quote of the Day — from Pope Francis on Religious Liberty

by ICL Editor | Mar 29, 2016 | Quote | 0 |

“Religious freedom certainly means the right to worship God, individually and in community, as our...

Catholic Quote of the Day — from Pope Francis

by ICL Editor | Sep 27, 2015 | Quote | 0 |

“Religious freedom certainly means the right to worship God, individually and in community, as our...

Catholic Quote of the Day — from St. John Bosco

by ICL Editor | Jan 31, 2015 | Quote | 0 |

“‘Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.’ Therefore, according to...

Daily Catholic Quote from Blessed John Paul II

by ICL Editor | Apr 16, 2013 | Quote | 0 |

“The heart of every culture is its approach to the greatest of all mysteries: the mystery of God. Our respect for the culture of others is therefore rooted in our respect for each community’s attempt to answer the question...

Daily Catholic Quote from C. S. Lewis on Moral Tyranny

by ICL Editor | Jan 18, 2013 | Quote | 0 |

“Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may...

USCCB Responds To Inaccurate Statement Of Fact On HHS Mandate Made During Vice Presidential Debate

by ICL Editor | Oct 13, 2012 | General | 0 |

Last night, the following statement was made during the Vice Presidential debate regarding the decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to force virtually all employers to include sterilization and contraception, including drugs that may cause abortion, in the health insurance coverage they provide their employees:

Let’s Move Beyond Preaching to the Choir

by Randy Hain | Jul 5, 2012 | Surrender & Strength | 0 |

The day after Independence Day finds me experiencing an eclectic mix of feelings: elation, hope...

Fourth of July will be Different this Year

by Teresa Tomeo | Jun 29, 2012 | Living | 0 |

I am not very proud to admit that over the years I have taken the 4th of July, or should I say the real meaning of this national holiday, for granted over the years. To me, the date has been more about another way and another...