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A Migrant's Right to Life and the War Against the Weak
Unaccompanied children from Central and South America have entered the United States by the tens of thousands, and more are on their way....
Jan 12, 20153 min read


Scalia Wrong on Torture
Federal Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, when interviewed by Radio Television Suisse on December 10, reportedly invoked the ticking...
Jan 12, 20153 min read


The Greatest Civil Rights Issue of the 21st Century
On January 22nd I jumped into a vehicle with 5 other people at 4 AM and headed to DC for the March for Life. I had not been to the march...
May 11, 20144 min read
Choice, So Cruel And Vial
It was my body and his choice I had a heart; then I had none There was no crime yet I was jailed; Mourning without a grave, alone You...
May 11, 20141 min read


The Encounter: A Way Forward For Peace & Life
The encounter. This is what brought us together. On a rainy spring day, Saturday, March 29, in Philadelphia on the campus of Villanova...
May 11, 20146 min read


War's Impact on Individuals
Conflict is not always a bad thing. It is, at times, even necessary to use conflict effectively to bring internal tensions to the surface...
May 11, 20144 min read


As the Consistent Life Ethic Grows, So Does Opposition to the Death Penalty
At the inaugural Life/Peace/Justice Conference in Philadelphia this past March, I had the opportunity as a representative of...
May 11, 20143 min read


Renewing the Peace Movement
One part of promoting a consistent ethic of life is a cause very dear to my heart, namely, the pursuit of peace, of finding ways for...
May 11, 20148 min read


Liberalism Without Its Soul
Purdue University hosted a joltingly eye-opening debate March 3 on the resolution “Is Abortion a Human Rights Injustice?” Arguing the...
May 11, 20144 min read
Why My Lai?- What Caused American Soldiers to Commit Atrocities in Vietnam?
When most Americans think of war atrocities, they usually think of Nazi concentration camps or “ethnic cleansing” in Bosnia, Uganda, and...
May 11, 201410 min read


The Emergence of Fourth-Wave Feminism
Fourth Wave Feminism reflects the emerging phase in the evolution of true feminist thought. The First Wave of feminism (1840-1920) was...
May 11, 20144 min read


The 40 Film
The 40 film is a documentary that examines the pro-life movement 40 years after Roe v. Wade. It features interviews with dozens of...
May 11, 20142 min read


Learning a Catholic Stance on Social Justice- From Oscar Romero
Almost 35 years after his death at the hands of right-wing forces in El Salvador, Oscar Romero, the archbishop of San Salvador, offers...
May 11, 201415 min read
Bringing to Light Perspectives on Life
While trekking across the country from Chicago to Philadelphia the last weekend in March for Life Matters Journal’s one-day...
May 11, 20143 min read


Pope Francis Talks Economics
The Argentinean pontiff has made it part of his papacy to speak out very vocally for the oppressed. He has spoken to the people about...
Feb 13, 20144 min read


Mbale’s Sad Eyes
“Your eyes are an extension of your brain, so when I look into your eyes, I can see your brain” –Dr. Bonny, Ugandan resident at Mbale...
Feb 13, 20141 min read


The Kindness of Strangers
People from all kinds of pro-life, consistent life, peace and justice groups have taken up the task of moving more people to a position...
Feb 13, 20144 min read
Hypocrisy on Human Life: Pro-lifers & The Death Penalty
Wendy Davis, a confirmed supporter of late-term abortion, has come in for severe criticism from Texas Republicans, who argue that...
Feb 13, 20142 min read


Does Fetal Pain Matter?
When Gabby Gingras was a baby, she nearly scratched out both of her eyes with her fingers. As a toddler she chewed her tongue, gnawed at...
Feb 13, 20144 min read


Belgium's Child Euthanasia Laws
The Jahi McMath legal battle at Children’s Hospital Oakland over a brain-dead 13-year-old provides a stark contrast to a law passed...
Feb 13, 20144 min read
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