The Unsung Speech at Notre Dame, A Postmortem

President Barack Obama spoke persuasively at the 2009 University of Notre Dame commencement, pulling off a graceful if somewhat jocular address befitting the sports-school ambiance. The president cushioned his pro-choice position with a crowd-pleasing homage to Notre Dame’s legendary president, Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, a.k.a “Father Ted.” He hitched his wagon to the star of the late Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, champion of the “seamless garment” approach that connects ending abortion with the eradication of poverty, war, and the death penalty (among other issues), despite the fact the most women’s clothes have plenty of seams.

Read the full article by Mary E. Hunt on Religion Dispatches.

Article of Faith

See Mary Hunt's "Article of Faith: Here we go again — Catholic bishops overstep their bounds," written for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force:
http://www.thetaskforce.org/press/releases/pr_aof_051409

Mother's Day 2009: What She Means to Me

Think of an amazing woman you know. How has she touched your life? What has she done to be healthy, empower others, seek justice, bring about change?

Share a story in her honor this Mother's Day. Tell us what she means to you by posting a comment below.