Day: October 2, 2014

On
Fr. Donald Lange

Supporting the rights of the unborn

When I taught religion at Beloit Catholic High, I invited pro-life speakers to give talks. I especially remember a pro-life doctor who described the tragedy of aborted babies. During his talk, he wept. Each tear convinced us that he truly believed that unborn babies were persons. Aborting them was destroying human lives.

Tears flowed from the eyes and hearts of committed pro-lifers when on January 22, 1973 in the Roe v. Wade decision the Supreme Court legalized abortion. Their ruling made it legal for mothers to abort their unborn baby.

The Church position on life

In no. 2270 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church it says, “From the first moment of existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person . . . among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life.” The Church’s position, which recognizes the individual as human from conception until death, is supported by natural law.

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John Huebscher

Pew survey looks at religion and politics

Eye on the Capitol by John Huebscher

Polls and surveys are not infallible. Nor do they define what is true. But they do have their uses.

If they are conducted carefully and without bias, they can offer insights regarding public opinion or perceptions at a given moment in time. Among other things, polls can help us understand the mood of the moment and confirm or question trends of changing opinion.

Among the more respected polling organizations is the Pew Research Center. The center has a particular interest in measuring the role of religion in public life and how those who identify as adherents of a particular religion feel about issues and events.

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On
Kevin Wondrash

Catholic Spirit Club plans trip to Holy Hill

JANESVILLE — The Adult Catholic Spirit Club, Janesville is sponsoring a one-day trip to Holy Hill and Greendale Village on Thursday, Oct. 23.

The bus will depart from St. John Vianney Church in Janesville at 8:30 a.m., returning at approximately 6 p.m.

Tour cost of $50 includes transportation, tours of Holy Hill (Mass attendance optional) and historic Greendale (both have gift shops), and lunch which will be at the Alpine Retreat in Hubertus.

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Kevin Wondrash

Life in the Spirit Seminar in Boscobel

BOSCOBEL — Corpus Christi Parish is presenting a Life in the Spirit Seminar on the Sundays of Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2 and 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 405 E. LeGrand St.

There will be speakers, witnesses, music, discussion groups, and prayer for the release of the Holy Spirit. Education and teaching credits will be available. There is no charge for the seminar.

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Sharon Olson, For the Catholic Herald

Oktoberfest to be held in Highland

HIGHLAND — Pick up the kids on Sunday, Oct. 5, and come on over to Ss. Anthony and Philip Church, 726 Main St. in Highland. There is lots of parking!

We start our Oktoberfest at 9 a.m. with a Polka Mass. If you’ve never praised the Lord this way, this is a unique and lively experience.

Then come outside for a cup of free coffee and nibbles and watch your kids help smash the pumpkin piñata and compete in a seed spitting contest. Let yourself be decorated with Mr. Greene’s balloons.

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