There is a surefire cure for pride, however, and it is as simple as a reminder of some of the moments when we got things just a little wrong. Or a lot wrong.
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Greenspan’s Folly: The demise of the cult of self-interest
The demise of the cult of self-interest
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Progress and Challenges as Africa Prepares for Synod
Africans preparing for the October 2009 Special Assembly are emphasizing the need to find ways to address poverty, justice and reconciliation.
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Cold Warrior: America’s battle against Joe McCarthy
The truth behind Robert C. Hartnett, S.J.’s ongoing battle with McCarthy is that in an era when attacking McCarthy was professional suicide, Hartnett did so repeatedly.
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Brain Death and Organ Donation: Some pro-life groups are questioning the criteria for organ transplants. Pope John Paul II would have disagreed.
Why are some pro-life groups are questioning the criteria for organ transplants?
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The Manner Is Extraordinary: The life of John LaFarge
John LaFarge: a famous pioneer in the field of interracial justice and an editor of America for 37 years.
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Bishops, Biden and Abortion
The Administrative Committee of the U S Bishops Conference has issued a statement on the recent comments by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senator Joseph Biden regarding the Church s teaching on abortion The statement is balanced but strong as were the previous statements issued joint
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A Bold New Direction: Richard H. Tierney and America’s foray into politics
Richard H. Tierney and America‘s foray into politics
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Joe Biden’s Catholicism
Picking a Catholic to be your running mate can be a dicey proposition these days Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius is in a public fight with her bishop who has banned her from receiving communion because she vetoed a bill restricting abortion providers Conversely Virginia Governor Tim Kaine rsquo
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A brave Catholic magazine takes on Berlusconi
Berlusconi’s election campaign promised a severe clampdown on “Roma, clandestine immigrants and criminals”—it was one of the main reasons for his election.