Paul John Hallinan

development from conception to natural death and in all circumstances. Because we acknowledge that human life is also social, society must protect and foster it" (“Consistent Ethic of Life” Bernardin). Once referred to as “the most influential bishop in the history of the American church,” Cardinal Bernardin was a prominent figure in the formation of the understanding of Catholic ethics. He attended Catholic elementary school, until he transitioned into public middle school and public high school. Joseph Bernardin enrolled into a seminary after encouragement from classmates at the University of South Carolina. He was ordained and largely successful in his early years. He mentored with Bishop Paul Hallinan, who will become a very influential figure in Bernardin’s life and writings. Hallinan taught him to “defend the principle,” a teaching Bernardin emulated in his life and on which he based much of his works. He was appointed as Hallinan’s auxiliary bishop, becoming the youngest bishop in the country. Later, he will be named archbishop of Cincinnati and, a few years later, archbishop of Chicago. In Chicago, he officially became Cardinal Bernardin in 1983. That same year, Bernardin and other influential bishops wrote The Challenge of Peace: God 's Promise and Our Response. He wrote most of his other significant works on Catholic ethics in the years following. Also in 1983, Bernardin was developing an essential principle of Catholic ethics, a term he coined the “Consistent…

Times arguing that “people who are well represented at trial do not get the death penalty” (2010). Lawyers that are distributed to represent defendants are entrusted with each case because they are certified to practice law, and can guide their client with legal advice that is crucial to help defendants in their case. If a defendant is convicted, the system allows them to appeal to both state and federal courts. In her book, writer Peggy Parks (2009) quotes Supreme Court Justice John Paul…

Based on What of This Goldfish Would You Wish?, Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, and my own experiences, our reactions to situations define our relationships with others. In the the short story What, of This Goldfish, Would You Wish? by Etgar Keret, Yoni a young man with a thirst or making it big by creating a documentary knocking on doors, and asking people if they had three wishes from a magic goldfish what would they ask for. Along Yoni’s journey he comes across a man named Sergei in which…

that the government after both World Wars gave more than 200,000 military rifles to NRA members. The article “Why Band “Assault Weapons”?” talks about what is an assault weapon, and assault weapons are not machine guns. James B. Jacobs, the author does not talk about background checks but it talks about multiple assault weapon bans. Jacobs has two good points I could use to describe to the audience what is assault weapon and how they are different from machine guns. This would help my audience…

Concurrence Despite agreeing with Justice White’s opinion, Justice Powell, joined by Justice O’Connor, and Justice Blackmun wrote concurring opinions. Justice Powell believed that Justice White should have spent more time discussing the fact that students should not have the same constitutional protections as individuals in non-school settings. Justice Powell noted that, “It is simply unrealistic to think that students have the same subjective expectation of privacy as the population…

asking me to? My heart that once was about to burst into happiness was now being drained out, the tie I felt that bonded me with my brothers and sisters was now severed. Before I knew it I was sitting with my church group, discussing what we learned that day. One by one, everyone spoke about one thing they learned. When it got to me I stood and said “I learned, - “-that being gay is wrong, my head screamed “- that I must face hard times and trust Jesus will help me.” A loud clap was heard but…

"By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus" (Pope John Paul II). She was called “mother” by millions though she had no children of her own. This person is Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was baptized on August 26, 1910, given the name Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu and died on September 5th, 1997 (Gold). Her father, Nikolo, and her mother, Drana, emphasized the importance…

God’s favor upon them. Jesus words in Luke’s gospel (which focuses a lot on those who are poor) refers to poverty in economics and circumstances. One might ask how a socio-economically poor person could be considered blessed (favored by God). The answer to this is found in the teaching of Jesus about how hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven (cf. Luke 18:24). It is considered hard for the rich to enter the kingdom because they do not as readily recognize their need for God.…

Ever since I got the opportunity to choose my theology project topic, “ Faith and Reason: Why Science and Catholicism are made for each other? Today many claim that the Church is anti-science, or that science is the “new religion” and Catholicism is no longer relevant. Explore the history of both the Church and science, and the history of these accusations. Explain why both need each other, ” I was excited for this project to begin. One thing I did not realize though was how extensive it was…

be an indication of wealth, hunger and a lack of money are perennial themes in Angela’s Ashes. Frank McCourt’s memoir foster’s the philosophy that families are big and with this, poverty is widespread. This scarcity is echoed through the streets of Limerick, where those fortunate enough will have at most two beds for a family of five. A recollection trapped inside Frank is the memory of his friend whereby, “His clothes are rags, he has to share with his six brothers and a sister and when he…