David Gibson has an interesting take on the HHS debate which is tough to argue with. It’s similar to what I’ve been struggling with when I’ve said things like “Aren’t we already cooperating with evil just by dealing with the healthcare companies in general?” It seems, in general, it would be hard not to. A …
Category Archive: Catholics and World Events
Feb
10
Bishops Say: “Right Direction” but More Needed
Just off the presses: The USCCB adds their two cents: “Today’s decision to revise how individuals obtain services that are morally objectionable to religious entities and people of faith is a first step in the right direction,” Cardinal-designate Dolan said. “We hope to work with the Administration to guarantee that Americans’ consciences and our religious …
Feb
10
UPDATE: An Accommodation Expected from the Obama Administration
Looks like the long national nightmare will soon be over. President Obama’s Administration is ready to offer an accommodation on the birth control law that would require Catholic employees and hospitals to provide birth control to their employees and patients. Just in from the Washington Post: Women will be guaranteed coverage for contraceptive services, but …
Feb
10
Is the Contraception Controversy a Political Election Ploy?
The Washington Post suggests that perhaps it is: Arron Blake offers this tidbit: The White House’s decision to force Catholic hospitals to dispense emergency contraception was a hot topic at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday. And that’s probably AOK with the Obama campaign. For a White House that has often been accused of …
Jan
26
Is There a Communications Director in the House?
Bishop Joseph McFadden of Harrisburg, PA made this regrettable statement recently with regards to the public schools in his diocese. “In totalitarian governments, they would love our system,” McFadden said to during the interview. “This is what Hitler and Mussolini and all those tried to establish a monolith so all the children would be educated …
Jan
22
Soon to Be My Favorite Cardinal
Cardinal-Designate Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto is simply a wonderfully humble guy. I got to interview him once for BustedHalo® and he’s always warm and inviting. You can sense the surprise in his voice here as he meets with the Canadian media on his recent appointment: Congrats, to our neighbors to the North and …
Jan
22
Will Health and Human Services Really Force Catholics to Cooperate With Evil?
The Department of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration will soon require all employers to include “contraception and sterilization coverage in their health-insurance plans, including those provided to employees of religious institutions.” The USCCB is complaining that this violates religious liberty and requires Catholics to purchase a health care plan that violates their …
Jan
20
Kerry Robinson: The Church’s Classiest Woman
In my now many years of ministry one of the joys I have had is being able to meet a lot of really wonderful people. Some of these people are prayerful and contemplative, like my buddy Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP. Others are silly and fun, like Fr. Brett Hoover, CSP. Some are energizing like Becky …
Dec
26
Boxing Day
So today is Boxing Day, a day that few know about, but is huge in Britain where is is also known as St Stephen’s Day (as it is in Catholic circles). The origins of Boxing Day are dubious, ranging from some saying that the lower classes would bring a box to their employers who would …
Dec
25
We Need a Savior
After a lovely “Midnight Mass” (at 10PM–don’t get me started) at St. Joe’s I had a hard time concentrating. A friend is dealing with a horrible tragedy in her life that occurred just before the holiday—so please pray for her. After opening some presents and getting a restful night I awoke to the following story …
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Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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