John, both Johns, I’ve spent 12 years being educated by priests , nuns , and brothers since 1965, all outstanding, committed people. We have fed the poor , clothed the homeless and worked in Catholic hospitals. I attend weekly Mass and attend Sunday Mass. Raised my children the same way, though they have graduated from Catholic colleges. I love my faith and my religion.

All these virtues the Catholic faith provides with great commitment, however the pews are filled with Republicans that don’t li…

Politics has a hugely corrosive effect on spirituality. The reality is that the Christian faith as taught by Jesus Christ does not neatly align with either political party in American life, and we should be very suspicious of anyone who makes claims to the contrary.

There is a great website "Where Peter Is" that provides a much needed counter to the radical right Catholics. I am dismayed at the number of Catholic bishops who openly defy our Pope. I was not a huge fan of Pope Benedict, but he was our Pope, and deserving of our respect. The number of on-line Catholic trolls who are rubbing their hands in glee at Pope Francis's current health crisis is sickening. Please, let us pray for the continued healing of the Holy Father.