J. Antonio Juarez holds a B.A. in Theology and is a part-time freelance writer and short-story author. His works have appeared in The Human Life Review, The Maccabee Society, and The Federalist.
As the 2021 academic year wraps up, some of us may know a recent high school or college grad. If we want our young people to grow and mature into responsible adults, perhaps we should rethink the graduation gifts we give them, and instead give them the seeds to something truly great in their lives.
Despite all of the other distractions we have going on this weekend, let alone on this day, we should all take a moment today to stop what we are doing and think about, and pray for, those who gave their lives in defense of this country.
If the recent Oscars ceremony are proof of anything, it's that Hollywood has little interest in pleasing audiences outside of a select group of elites. Every now and then, however, they make a truly great film. Here is a brief look back at one of those times when they made such a film.
The trial of officer Derek Chauvin ended with a guilty verdict on all counts for his part in the death of George Floyd. So while the case is over, it is clear that its effects will have a long lasting presence across the nation.
Given the current 'unpleasantness' it can sometimes seem that death is all around us. But we rarely stop to think about it, let alone our own. On this Good Friday we should take time to ponder and uplift our thoughts about death by reflecting on our Lord's passion and crucifixion.
A year has passed since a whole host of policies and regulations were put in place to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that the pandemic is subsiding, it is a perfect time to reflect on what we've learned over the past year, and how we should proceed into the future.
Even though this year's annual March for Life is not taking place as it has in the past, we should still take time today to remember why the March takes place and rededicate ourselves to fight for the sanctity of life in light a new administration.
The recent vandalizing of Nancy Pelosi's home in San Francisco is indicative of the rancorous mood our nation is in. However, underneath the act lies the reason why Peolosi and others like her, are routinely despised by many Americans. A reason she is completely in the dark about.
