January 2008
Monthly Archive
Why Giuliani Failed
Joe Soltis 30 Jan 2008 | : Uncategorized
After John McCain’s 3rd straight primary victory, as well as victories by Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney, and Rudy Giuliani’s non-stop failure to win a primary or caucus, Rudy Giuliani is set to announce that he is withdrawing from the race to win the Republican Party Nomination.
Many pundits are shocked by his fall from grace with the American public. They ask, “How could a 9/11 hero, who was such a good manager of New York City fall from front-runner to defeated in just two short months?”
The answer is simple:
1) A Republican Party nominee must be truly pro-life. Every year the nation as a whole becomes more and more pro-life. Almost every major poll has backed this fact up for years. The Republican Party has always been solidly pro-life and that is not going to change. If a person can look at a 3D ultrasound and not see that that infant deserves the dignity and protection of their own life – you have to question the wisdom of that person.
2) The Republican Party nominee must be a friend of the family and a friend of traditional marriage. Rudy Giuliani was not.
3) The American people want a President that has lived a virtuous life where he or she treats their family with love, fidelity and respect. If a person has made a mistake,; American people who are decent and forgiving, are willing to forgive someone for their personal sins – if they publicly repent. Sadly, Rudy has made mistakes in his personal life, but he never repented, at least to the knowledge of the American people.
There is a moral lesson that all of us can take from the failure of the presidential candidacy of Rudy Giuliani. In our personal lives, it is very important that we always strive to live our lives in perfect service to others, starting with our family and then with the community. If we make a mistake, we should repent from the bottom of our hearts, and then move on.
Often we find when looking at our own lives and looking and the lives of those in public service, that if we just live our lives the way God asks us to, we will find greater success in our lives here on earth.
The God of Washington
Joe Soltis 16 Jan 2008 | : Uncategorized
Join the Cleveland Catholic Forum and theologian, author, and former U.S. ambassador, Michael Novak, on Tuesday, February 19, at St. Bernadette Church in Westlake. Join us at 7pm for Rosary and Mass. An 8pm talk by Michael Novak concerning religion, liberty and the Father of our Country, George Washington, will follow.
This presentation of a religious Washington, faithful to God’s will, brings him into the center of today’s debates about the role of faith in government and will challenge everything we thought we knew about the inner life of the founder of the greatest nation in history. This speech will reawaken you to the religious rights and duties of the American citizen.
After his talk, Michael Novak will answer questions from those attending. He will also be signing his latest book, God of Washington, which will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to the Cleveland Catholic Forum.
When:
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
7 PM Rosary & Mass
8 PM Talk Followed by Questions & Answers
8:45 PM Book Signing & Refreshments
Where:
St. Bernadette Church
2256 Clague Rd.
Westlake, OH 44070
All people of all faiths are welcome. This event is free to attend.
The Good of The Church
Joe Soltis 15 Jan 2008 | : Uncategorized
During our last Cleveland Catholic Forum event, “Cleveland Church Clustering: Building Faith Communities Beyond Parish Boundaries,” I gave a brief talk prior to Bishop Roger Gries keynote address, that highlighted a simple fact:
As good Christians we often focus on the flaws of the Catholic Church and look for ways to improve them. However, every now and then, it is important to remember the tremendous amount of good that the Church does.
So here are some facts about the Catholic Church and what it is:
A Church that feeds and clothes millions of people every day
A Church that provides medical care to those that can’t afford it or find it
A Church that provides hope to the oppressed
A Church that stands up for the rights of the innocent – the unborn, the elderly, the orphan, the refugee
A Church that unifies the family
A Church that schools our children and gives back to the community
A Church that teaches forgiveness, love and patience
A Church that can provide the moral leadership that can help to bring down tyrants and free nations
A Church that lifts the sinner to sainthood
A Church that betters our own lives
Cleveland Church Clustering
Joe Soltis 02 Jan 2008 | : Uncategorized
Cleveland Church Clustering:
Faith Communities Beyond Parish Boundaries
How Church Clustering Will Build the Church in the Diocese of Cleveland
Join the Cleveland Catholic Forum and Bishop Roger Gries on Friday, January 11, 2008, at St. Bernadette Church in Westlake, OH. Join us at 7pm for Rosary, Mass and the Bishop’s insights into the church clustering that is taking place within the Diocese of Cleveland.The Bishop will answer questions such as:
- Why & when church clustering is taking place?
- What does church clustering mean to my local parish?
- What benefits will it bring to Parish & Catholic life?
- How will this help the Church grow and thrive?
After his talk Bishop Gries will answer questions from those attending.
When:
Friday, January 11, 2008
7 PM Rosary & Mass
8 PM Talk Followed by Questions & Answers
8:45 PM Refreshments
Where:
St. Bernadette Church
2256 Clague Rd.
Westlake, OH 44070
St. Bernadette’s is located just minutes off of I-90 and I-480. There will be ample parking at the church for the event.
Tell Your Parish, Friends & Family
You can download and print out the event flyer here. Please post this flyer at your local parish.
Questions? Please contact the Cleveland Catholic Forum at 440-623-9183 or churchclustering@clevelandcatholicforum.com.
