Distinctly Catholic

Michael Sean Winters analyzes the worlds of religion and politics and the always fascinating estuary where the two collide.

Remember on July 4: Greatness comes from solidarity, shared sacrifice

by Michael Sean Winters

Jul 3, 2020

Distinctly Catholic: Our patriotism must be more honest than it was in 1943. Americans must learn to pray for America with our eyes open. Make no mistake, however: America is still worth praying for and fighting for.

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by Michael Sean Winters

Jul 2, 2020

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Israel's looming disaster; Oklahomans vote to expand Medicaid; conspiracy theories on the campaign trail; a priest's vicious attack on Black Lives Matter.

Pro-life cause stymied, but not because of court decision

by Michael Sean Winters

Jul 1, 2020

Distinctly Catholic: If we truly want to make sure that every child is "protected in law and welcomed in life," we have a lot more work to do than the kind of legal shenanigans that are currently consuming the pro-life and pro-choice movements.

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by Michael Sean Winters

Jun 30, 2020

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: The justice of wearing a mask; Joe Biden narrowing search for running mate; look back at political conventions; entertainment's role in undermining bigotry

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Remember on July 4: Greatness comes from solidarity, shared sacrifice

Links for 7/2/20

Pro-life cause stymied, but not because of court decision

Links for 6/30/20

Time for McConnell to help state and local governments cope with the pandemic

The sycophancy of Raymond Arroyo

Links for 6/25/20

Debate the issues; don't destroy the statues

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Biden's lead in polls is growing but is no cause for complacency

The American people did their job, but the president did not do his

Links for 6/18/20

Equal rights win at the court is worth celebrating, no matter what US bishops' conference thinks

Links for 6/16/20

Will conservative Catholics be horrified by latest Viganò letter?

Did Times forget its motto of 'All the news that's fit to print'?

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Will it be different this time? Will we face our racism?

Links for 6/9/20

What Archbishop Gregory did, and did not, do

Something like a pandemic

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Archbishop Wilton Gregory: 1; Trump and Knights of Columbus: 0

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