Leprosy was regarded with particular dread and abhorrence, not merely because of its hideous character and the risk of contagion, but also because it was looked on as a special chastisement inflicted by God on the leper for certain sins.
Read MoreEvery Christian is called to work tirelessly to promote the Gospel of Life. St. Paul reminds us that we are not alone in this: God has blessed us with a “spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.”
Read MoreHave you heard of the term DINKS? It stands for “Double-Income-No-Kids.” If you pick up one of our national newspapers, especially the weekend edition, sooner or later you’ll come across a light article featuring a couple of bourgeois yuppies who live in a trendy condo, have lots of disposable income, eat out all the time, buy expensive kitchen appliances and the latest gadgets, and are quite satisfied with their “lifestyle”, so much so that they do not wish to have children.
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