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When Science and Technology Ignore a Deeper Truth
BISMARCK, N.D. — The announcement last month from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in the United Kingdom that changing the DNA of a human embryo could be “morally permissible” is the most recent example of how some applications of science and technology can conflict with Catholic teaching.
The codicil to the U.K. announcement, “if it is in the child’s best interest,” is also an example of the manipulative language used in
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/when-science-and-technology-ignore-a-deeper-truth
The Epiphany 2017
The Epiphany
Today we celebrate the Feast day of the Epiphany. Out of curiosity, I looked up the definition of epiphany outside the meaning that Jesus gives to the meaning of this word. One dictionary said, “a moment of sudden revelation or insight” and another added, “an appearance or manifestation, especially of a deity”. In the latter definition, we understand that a physical manifestation happens. In the first definition, what happens is in the mind. Continue reading
Jesus, Come and Live in Our Hearts
Lasts weeks homily for Christmas
Mother of Jesus is Our Mother
8am Mass in St Mary Church
10:30am Mass in St Joseph Church
Holy Mary, Mother of God
This year we have an unusual weekend. January first is the Feast Day of Holy Mary, Mother of God, which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Sundays normally trump the feast days, but not this one. The Church, in her wisdom, discerned that this day is more important. Why? Is Mary more important? Continue reading
