by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
This is the second in a series about poverty issues in Southwest, Southside and the Eastern Shore of Virginia By August Wallmeyer In my travels throughout the poor, rural areas of Virginia, one disheartening fact became very obvious. Young people in Virginia today are...
by admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, health care, Living the faith, Respect for life
This is part one of a three-part series by August Wallmeyer on issues impacting residents in the “Extremes of Virginia,” based on his recent book. Part I: Health Care By August Wallmeyer The first time I attended a Remote Area Medical (RAM) event in Wise...
by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, From the Tiber to the James, health care, Religious liberty, Respect for life
This is the third and final part of what was planned as a five-part series on the USCCB’s moral principles for health reform. As a result of recent developments in Congress, the series has been shortened. Part III: Where do we go from here? By Michael Lewis,...
by admin | Mar 23, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
This is the second part of a five-part series on the USCCB’s moral criteria for health care reform. Part II: Honoring Conscience Rights By Michael Lewis, Associate Director St. Paul says, “For freedom Christ set us free.” (cf. Gal. 5:1, 13-18) This freedom to serve...
by admin | Mar 16, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
This is the first of a five-part series on the USCCB’s moral criteria for health care reform. Part 1: Affirm the dignity of life By Michael Lewis, Associate Director Health care reform is once again dominating our national political discussion. During the recent...
