essays by Vincent Ryan Ruggiero
1
01, 2022
Overcoming Our Social Chaos
As I explained in my last essay, several generations of individuals have grown up believing that they are never responsible [...]
18
12, 2021
The Consequence of Ignoring Consequences
An idea prompts an action, which in turn suggests another idea, which leads to yet another action, and so on. [...]
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12, 2021
Are “Your” Opinions Really Yours?
Some time ago I asked a friend what she thought of the 3000 migrants who for several days had been [...]
4
12, 2021
One Man’s Powerful Example
Many ideas that used to be considered absurd are now considered wise. For example, the idea that disbanding police departments [...]
20
11, 2021
U.S. Bishops Need to Heed Chesterton’s Advice
One of G.K. Chesterton’s most profound statements was this: “A thinking man must always attack the strongest thing in his [...]
13
11, 2021
Why I Remain Catholic
Not long ago a friend asked me why, with all the scandal and disappointment within the hierarchy in the Catholic [...]
6
11, 2021
When the President Met the Pope
On November 1, All Saints Day, the Catholic News Service reported on President Biden’s visit with Pope Francis. I’ll begin [...]
30
10, 2021
Pope Francis Pastoring Protestors
The fourth meeting of “Popular Movements “was held in October, 2021 and sponsored by “People Improving Communities through Organizing” (PICO), [...]
23
10, 2021
I’ve Been Wondering . . .
Rodin's The Thinker Why did President Biden as his first action in office shut down the XL pipeline, [...]
9
10, 2021
Where Pope Francis Needs to Improve
Polls reveal that a large majority of Catholics have a positive view of Pope Francis. However, far fewer look to [...]