Catholic Perspective

Amid Coronavirus Trials, Think of Heavenly Things

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Amid Coronavirus Trials, Think of Heavenly Things

In times of great suffering like ours, it does us good to think about heavenly things. Such considerations are constant reminders that our greatest concerns should be our union with God in this world and the next. Indeed, in times past, people commonly raised their hearts to Heaven, which made all their … Read more

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Lord, have mercy, R. Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us, R. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven,       R. have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God, the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, One God, Heart of … Read more

‘If I Die, I’m Going to Hell’

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“If I Die, I’m Going to Hell”

As the coronavirus spreads across the nation, officials are taking measures to ensure the health of the body. Sadly, the health of souls is brutally neglected. A recent message on Twitter brings home just how shocking the situation has become. One woman wrote: “Confessions have been canceled as well. God help us. … Read more

Two Americas React to the COVID-19 Crisis

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Two Americas React to the COVID-19 Crisis

The morning of March 21 seemed to be like any other Saturday morning in York, Pennsylvania. However, it wasn’t. The outbreak of the coronavirus has changed so many aspects of our daily life, not the least being the closure of many stores and businesses. Like all faithful Catholics, we suffer from the … Read more

Involve All Americans in the Fight Against the Coronavirus!

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Involve All Americans in the Fight Against the Coronavirus!

When the coronavirus crisis first erupted, many private companies naturally stepped up to the plate. They saw the needs of communities and addressed them—many times free of charge. U-Haul, for example, saw the plight of stranded college students and offered them free storage place when their schools shut down. Other companies voluntarily … Read more

Why We Need Wisdom not Panic in the Coronavirus Fight

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Why We Need Wisdom not Panic in the Coronavirus Fight

In the face of the coronavirus crisis that is paralyzing the nation, America needs policies in place to lead the country back to health. Perhaps the first policy should be that the media should not be policymakers. With this fundamental measure in place, the rest would certainly be much easier. A case … Read more

What Americans Can Learn From the Coronavirus in Italy

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What Americans Can Learn From the Coronavirus in Italy (quarantined in Milan, Italy)

(Quarantined in Milan, Italy) When future historians study the huge crisis triggered by the coronavirus, they will ask many questions, some of which might already have answers. Amid the crisis today, with Italy still in quarantine, we have to make do with the questions, which are not few or trivial. The coronavirus … Read more