Author Archives: John F. McManus
Speech for a Surprise Party in Honor of Brother Francis: December 3, 1981
It is certainly my pleasure to be a part of this tribute to our wonderful teacher. I’m sure I speak for all in saying that we know the one, true Faith better because of him. And for that we are all deeply grateful. You may wonder why it is that I am up here speaking on this wonderful occasion. Well, I’ve been wondering about that … More →
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My Only Uncle Was a Missionary Priest
The only uncle I ever had was a remarkable individual who spent much of his life as a Jesuit missionary in a far off land. Edwin G. McManus, two years younger than my father, was born November 12, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York.
The Great Gift of Christmas
An offense is measured, not by the one who gives it, but by the one who receives it. While it certainly would be wrong for anyone to strike a neighbor, it would be a much greater wrong to strike the Pope, the President, or some other prominent individual. When Adam and Eve sinned, they offended God.
Abortion Opposed From Heaven
When Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appeared on Meet the Press a few weeks ago, she was asked about her consistent approval of abortion. Repeating her frequently stated stand, she insisted that she is “an ardent, practicing Catholic” and then claimed that no one knows when life begins. Moderator Tom Brokaw promptly told her that the Catholic Church holds that “life begins at conception.”
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