Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38 A shoeshine boy was plying his trade outside Grand Central Station in New York City. A silver medal danced at his neck as he slapped his shine cloth, again and again, across…
Dawn Morais
Communications Consultant/ Instructor/ Blogger/ Issue Advocate • Born in Kerala. Raised in Malaysia. Living in Hawaii.
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Guest Post: Saying YES, just as Mary did.
Tagged with: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Mary
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion
Immaculate Conception: How can this be?
A sinless Virgin Mary? No matter how many times I hear it, on this Feast of the Immaculate Conception, my rational mind struggles once again to come to terms with a belief that was widely held, but only became official…
Tagged with: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Fr. Paul Fitzpatrick, Mary, Rohingya
Posted in I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Posted in I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Gladys Vaz Morais: In God’s Nearer Presence
As we mark this day, two years ago, on Nov 8, 2015, that you sailed on into eternal life, here once again is the hymn you taught Zubin and Sheela Jane. Your wisdom and your love remain with us always.…
Guest Post: The Beatitudes, weed killers, opioids, and nuclear brinkmanship.
If you ask my kids what does dad read, you’re guaranteed to get a big eye roll and a groan as they heave out that “Dad only reads stuff about God, and oh yeah, Jeeesus!” But truth be told I…
Tagged with: David Gierlach, nuclear war, opioids, Skakel, St. Elizabeth's, weed killers
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Testimony to BLNR to NOT approve Syngenta Revocable Permit for Kaua`i lands
Originally posted on GaryHooser's Blog:
Testimony in Opposition to the granting of a renewable permit rp5983 Syngenta Seeds, Inc, TMK (4) 1-2-002:040-000 and requesting a CDUP be required. BLNR Meeting of October 27, 2017 Agenda item: DLNR Land Division…
Posted in Uncategorized
Catholic Bishops Conference of India Council for Women
Source: Catholic Bishops Conference of India Council for Women
Catholic Bishops Conference of India Council for Women
Originally posted on CATHOLIC, Non-Roman Western Style:
USA Conference of Bishops writes about women’s concerns WHILE India’s Conference of Catholic Bishops has National Council for Women and actively listens to them. “Sister Talisha Nadukudiyil, national secretary of the CBCI Council…
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Gun control is a pro-life issue. Will the bishops lead? Will legislators listen?
Civil rights leader, Rep. John Lewis on the need for the courage to enact gun control; on kneeling to advance justice “perhaps in Statuary Hall, perhaps in the Rotunda, perhaps on the steps of the Capitol;” on gerrymandering and politicians…
Tagged with: Bayard Rustin, gun control, Healthcare, Obamacare, Paul Ryan, USCCB
Posted in I BLOG, Justice, Politics and Religion, US Bishops
Posted in I BLOG, Justice, Politics and Religion, US Bishops
The Star Spangled Banner
In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote “Defense of Fort McHenry.” The poem was later retitled The Star Spangled Banner. Congress proclaimed The Star Spangled Banner the U.S. National Anthem in 1931. Consider the words. All the words. And the stark…
Lt. Gen. Silveria’s tutorial in leadership: Will Catholic bishops offer “a better idea” too?
Watching this general tell Air Force cadets what is acceptable behavior and what is not, it is hard to fathom why the leadership of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops cannot seem to summon the courage to speak with…
Tagged with: Episcopal bishops, Lt. Gen. Silveria, Rev. David Gierlach, Rev. William Barber, Sr. Carol Keehan, USCCB
Posted in I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Posted in I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized, US Bishops
