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Of Burqas and Bridges by Genevieve S. Kineke

By Genevieve Kineke • Feb 20th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

A burning issue in France right now is whether women should be allowed to wear the burqa—a complete face-veil considered obligatory by some Muslims for the sake of modesty.



Cultural Doubletalk by Genevieve S. Kineke

By Genevieve Kineke • Jan 16th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

Women are keenly aware that breast cancer rates are rising and that the insidious disease has had a devastating impact on too many loved ones to ignore. What they may not be aware of is that our research institutes continue to overlook key evidence, leaving them ill-informed about possible risks.



Tinkering With Life by Genevieve S. Kineke

By Genevieve Kineke • Dec 8th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

Women who carry some genetic diseases may soon be offered access to a technique that will allow them to create children who do not inherit their condition.



Choices Last by Genevieve S. Kineke

By Genevieve Kineke • Oct 18th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

When Notre Dame chose President Barack Obama as its commencement speaker and the recipient of an honorary degree – despite his deplorable record on foundational issues of grave importance – many were confused about how to respond.



A Quiet Man by Genevieve S. Kineke

By Genevieve Kineke • Oct 8th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

Although I have been to many funerals of late, the most recent stood out in some remarkable ways.



Who’s the Boss by Genevieve S. Kineke

By Genevieve Kineke • Jul 20th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

Childhood squabbles, at least the ones witnessed in this household, have often included an important line of demarcation: “You’re not the boss of me!”



The Value of Fatherhood

By Genevieve Kineke • Jul 2nd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

One would be hard-pressed to name a contemporary television show or movie in which authentic fatherhood is presented in an uplifting or edifying manner.



Year of the Priest – A Year of Grace

By Genevieve Kineke • Jun 19th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Guest Columnists

At first glance, it would appear that a column for women might not have much to say about the Catholic priesthood, but such an assumption would be gravely wrong.



Food for the Journey

By Genevieve Kineke • Jun 10th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

Many a mother has been astonished to hear feedback from neighbors or teachers, revealing that the children they trip over regularly in their own homes or nag over the merest chores otherwise prove to be cheerful, helpful, articulate and kind.



The Strength Behind the Smile

By Genevieve Kineke • May 27th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

As another Marian month draws to a close, we can look back at May breakfasts and Mary altars, Rosary devotions and the crowning of Our Lady, each offered by those who know the benefits of drawing nearer to the Mother of God.



Forty Years of Darkness

By Genevieve Kineke • Mar 25th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Guest Columnists

A quick scan of any day’s headlines would show that our popular culture is in a death spiral. In this season of Lent,



The Human Drama

By Genevieve Kineke • Dec 8th, 2008 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

It would appear as though the next few years will require a reformulation of the very essence of our worldview—for ourselves and for others. With the transition from one administration to another, we also have a fundamental “change” in the value of life itself.



Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer: Two Approaches

By Genevieve Kineke • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: Columnists, Genevieve Kineke

Americans are familiar with the Surgeon General’s warnings that accompany the sales of tobacco products.