Tag Archives: natural law

Rules, Principles, and a Defrocked Cardinal

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

I’m not sure how the ‘defrocked Cardinal’ story will play out in America’s news. Assorted presidential campaigns will be building up steam, and there’s no shortage of other newsworthy angst. Maybe the McCarrick case will be a nine day wonder, … Continue reading →

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Epiphany: Still Shining

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

While writing about Epiphany, I meandered past Gothic cathedrals, kings and chancellors, and some of what’s happened over the last two millennia. The magi, too: the first of many from all nations who recognized and welcomed the good news our … Continue reading →

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O Tempora O Mores! Oh, well

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

With major storms headed for cities in both hemispheres and the usual political brouhaha here in America, I figure this morning’s small town standoff won’t be national news. I didn’t know about it until early afternoon, when my son told … Continue reading →

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Law, Immigrants and Romans 13

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

America’s Attorney General apparently said Americans should do what the government tells us to. That’s ‘dog bites man’ news. It’s what government officials do. ‘Man bites dog’ news would be an official telling us to go out and break laws. … Continue reading →

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