Archive for 2023
“Thank-you” and “F*#@ you!”
By Tom Quiner A small contingent just finished up our Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood on this chilly afternoon praying on behalf of the unborn during 40 Days for…
Read MoreTop ten religious movies for Lent 2023
By TOM QUINER People like stepping up their game during Lent, and that includes focusing on entertainment with good values. I’ve blogged on top religious films for Lent for…
Read MoreBlack History Month Reality Check
In honor of Black History Month, President Biden screened the 2022 film, “Till,” at the White House (view the trailer above). The president’s reaction was startling and demands a Black…
Read MoreSex and procreation are holy
The 2nd reading at Catholic Masses yesterday included this passage from I Corinthians 3:16-17: Brothers and sisters: Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that…
Read MoreLest you think our work ended on June 24th, 2022…
By Karen Quiner For 50 years we have had a primary focus – to overturn Roe v. Wade. Many said is was settled law and was here to stay. But…
Read MoreMaggie DeWitte’s testimony on risks of oral contraception #2
Here is Pulse Executive Director, Maggie DeWitte’s, testimony on a bill before the Iowa Legislature, IA HSB91, “a bill for an act relating to the health and well-being of children…
Read MoreWhy the worst Super Bowl in history was my favorite
By Tom Quiner, Pulse Life Advocates Board President The worst Super Bowl in history was number V. And I loved it. Looking back, it reminds me of the epic battle…
Read More“How many children have YOU adopted?!” #2
By Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director, Pulse Life Advocates A grim-looking woman fixed her gaze at me at last summer’s Iowa State Fair. I was working Pulse Life Advocates’ booth in…
Read MoreBishop Joensen’s Prayer at the 2023 Pro-Life Prayer Rally
Bishop Joensen came to the Capitol on Monday, February 6th, to participate in the 2023 Pro-Life Prayer Rally. Here is Bishop Joensen’s prayer: “Generous Father and Creator of the Heavens…
Read More“Powerful drugs should require a prescription”
By Maggie DeWitte, Board President Pulse connected with William Joensen, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines, and Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference this past…
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