In a season of religious holidays there is an oddly secular feel to New Year celebrations in the Christian world. Indeed, the revelries surrounding the birth…
Monthly Archives: December, 2008
The end of a year is the traditional time to take a moment to step back from the daily news and reflect on the events of…
Just a few days ago Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to understanding the past as a means of confirming faith. On December 20th His…
How does Chuck Goudie keep his job at ABC? Does he have some dirt on his producer? I cannot figure it out. Goudie continues to produce…
Christianity is particularly fascinating for its ability to absorb local culture and custom, while retain its core goals and beliefs. Examples of this impressive aptitude can…
Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by the FBI this week. While I could say, ”I told you so,” (read Al Capone’s Dream May Finally Come True, Unless…
Living in Chicago, it would have been nearly impossible not to know the name Conrad Black. Even if I managed to miss his involvement with the…
Now the Vatican isn’t just in the business of saving souls – they’re saving electricity, too. Some might recall that earlier this year the Vatican released…
Warning! This article contains a graphic image depicting partial nudity. Please be advised! Maria Luisa Gil – Giacchino has lived a very interesting life for someone…