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Reconsidering the Seamless Garment

March 21, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 6 Comments

Well-intentioned axiom has out-lived its usefulness, should be retired. We’ve all been there. You’re way behind on laundry so you dig deep into your closet, rummaging through clothing you haven’t worn in years. Amid all the outmoded items you find what appears to be a gem, something you used to wear all the time. Okay, it … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: abortion, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholic, Donum Vitae, Eileen Eagan, Fordham Univeristy, Fr. Richard Rohr, Goodwill, Homeless, Human Dignity, Hungry, Jesus, Joe Biden, John 19:23, John Kerry, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, Kathleen Sebelius, Law, legislation, love, Michael Uhlmann, Moral Authority, Nancy Pelosi, Prolife, Right to Life, Rights, Scandal, Seamless Garment, Sexual Morality, sin, Social Justice, St. Louis University, The Catholic Thing, The Center for Action and Contemplation, Truth, Unborn, Womb

Special Delivery: A Mother’s Story of Pain, Prayer & Peace

December 7, 2011 by Molly Myers 6 Comments

Editor’s Note: Maybe you have stumbled upon this post because you’re searching for answers … your baby in womb has been diagnosed with a terminal condition, and now you are faced with either carrying the child to term or terminating the pregnancy. Before making any decisions, please do at least the following: read Molly’s story below and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Guest Contributors Tagged: abortion, Fetal Heart Defects, fetus, Humane, life, Mercy Hospice, Mercy Hospital, Perinatal bereavement, Perinatal Hospice, Prenatal, Prolife, Terminate, thanatophoric dysplasia, Womb

Totally Dependent on God

August 31, 2011 by Charlotte Hunkele 3 Comments

Editor’s Note: One of the graces throughout Joel’s diaconate discernment has been the opportunity to become friends with the wives of the other discerning men. One, Charlotte Hunkele, has become a spiritual mentor; she has a gift to articulate and explain the faith in such beautiful ways. During one of our retreat weekends, Charlotte shared … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Guest Contributors Tagged: Deacon's Wife, Dependence on God, Faith, Motherhood, trust, Womb
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