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Cardinal Dolan Publicly Denounces Gov. Cuomo's Push for Expanded Abortion "Rights"

New York Cardinal Dolan wasted no time warning that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will face "vociferous" and "rigorous" opposition from the archdiocese if the governor continues his push to more fully allign New York state abortion rights with federal standards first made law in the U.S. Read more »

BREAKING NEWS: House of Horrors Abortionist Kermit Gosnell Found Guilty on Three First-Degree Murder Charges

In a horrific news story much of the media has failed to report on, the jury in the murder trial of abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell returned a guilty verdict, finding the abortionist guilty on three of the four first-degree murder charges. Read more »

God’s Stewardship Message

It’s a surprise to many people that God ever spoke about stewardship in any form, especially so when it is combined with money and possessions. God’s first comments begin as the world was created — day six. In Genesis chapter 1, verse 27 (Genesis 1:27), God created mankind in His image, male and female. In verse 28, He blessed them and said to them, “Have dominion over…all living things.” Read more »

Focus on What Matters Most

“The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. Read more »

Why Are Leading U.S. And Non-U.S. MBA Programs Adopting Lean LaunchPad for Teaching Entrepreneurship?

Authors Steve Blank's and Bob Dorf's The Startup Owner's Manual, The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company captures the lean start-up techniques Blank has been showcasing in his Lean LaunchPad (LLP) program at the University of California at Berkeley's (UCB) Haas Business School. Read more »

ANSWER YOUR CALL: Interview with U.S. Justice Clarence Thomas

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a devout Catholic, never expected to become a Supreme Court Justice.  Quite the contrary.  His recent interview, in a public hall at Dusquene University, regarding his life, work, career, perspective on issues and more exemplifies Answering Your Call. Read more »

Just a Carpenter

“Life holds only one tragedy, ultimately: not to have been a saint.” -Charles Peguy (1873-1914)

To be perfectly honest, I often find reading about the saints disheartening.  Which obviously Read more »

Keep it Simple

“He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts.”   (Mark 6:8
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Home Buying with "Price Protection" Helps the Housing Market Move Forward

Home sellers, realtors, mortgage officers and homebuilders have long attempted to overcome objections raised by prospective homebuyers. The objections are many, since the purchase of a house is typically the largest investment that most people will make in their lives, One of the most significant hurdles for today’s homebuyer is the fear of a housing crash or home value decline. Read more »

Not Earth Day, but EARTH FOR PEOPLE DAY

The Population Research Institute will be celebrating Monday, April 22, but not as “Earth Day.” Instead, the organization will be celebrating April 22 as “Earth is for People Day.” This is a hugely important difference, find out why... Read more »

Act Now, for Free : Save untold tens of thousands of dollars later

Parishioners walk by their church's stained glass windows weekly noticing the inspirational beauty but not really looking at the aging stucture of these historic windows, not understanding the catastrophe that draws increasingly closer.  Don’t be the church congregation that walks in one morning to find its most beautiful and sentimental stained glass window—one that has been there for gen Read more »

WORKING FROM HOME: TAX TIME

Before Tax time 2012 leaves us for good, it may be prudent to plan for the 2013 tax year. I never realized that by having a home-based business, I could get a tax advantage from all the write-offs that are allowed. You’ll be able to use that money to put back into your business, and use it for things that you really need. Read more »

CFOs Should See Themselves as Innovators

According to Tapan Munroe, a leading economist, prolific author, thought leader on innovation and Catholic Business Journal columnist, Chief Financial Officers (CFO) should see themselves as innovators. Mr. Read more »

Boston Marathon: News you might not have heard...

In the span of an instant, one of the oldest, post prestigious annual marathon events in the world—the Boston Marathon—became the site of unimaginable horror. Yet we know God works in the darkness. Even more, the light of Christ shines brightest in contrast to the darkest moments. Read more »