by John Mancini | Apr 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
My local library showcases books according to ethnic and gender celebrations. This month it’s Arabs and Scots. Last month honored the Irish and Women. You can spend a day googling ‘diversity’ to find out what Americans are celebrating each month. But I’ll save you...
by Bill Dal Cerro | Apr 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Back on December 3rd, 2023, the Chicago Tribune’s Commentary section carried a full-page article related to gambling in the city. The article was in response to the on-going controversy of allowing a new casino to open up downtown. A public official griped,...
by John Mancini | Mar 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Did you know that four Italian cities – Rome, Reggio Calabria, Syracuse, and Pozzuoli – are mentioned in the Bible, or that the first non-Jew that the Apostles converted to Christianity was an Italian? It is safe to say that Christianity itself might well...
by John Mancini | Mar 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Italians have a word for it dietrologia*, literally the study of [what’s] behind. Nothing is what it appears to be; there’s more to it than meets the eye. *(dee-eh-tro-lo-GEE-ah) I used to roll my eyes at such Italian cynicism, but the ensuing decades have taught...
by Bill Dal Cerro | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Nevertheless, she persisted.” This modern-day feminist phrase became a national sensation at the 2017 attorney general confirmation hearings for Senator Jeff Session, who found himself the subject of Senator Liz Warren’s wrath. Afterward,...
by John Mancini | Mar 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Their celebrations are only two days apart, and St. Patrick and St. Joseph have something in common—one worked for Jesus, the other raised him. We know much about St. Patrick. He was a Roman by descent, he converted Ireland to Christianity, and he is beloved by...
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