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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad yesterday named Duane “D.T.” Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education. He will start his June 24. Magee replaces Jason Glass who announced May 22n ... discussFrom the White House – new guidelines on nuclear weaponsby Greta Van Susteren, 19Jun13, http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/2013/06/19/from-the-white-house-new-guidelines-on-nuclear-weapon ... discuss
The U.S. House of Representatives last night approved a late-term abortion ban which prohibits abortion after 20 weeks post-fertilization which is equivalent to 22 weeks of pregnancy, the beginning of ... discuss
Louisiana Senator Elbert Guillory (R-Opelousas) explains why he recently switched from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party. He discusses the history of the Republican Party, founded as a ... discuss
was born into a Sikh family in the village of Rampur (Punjab state) in northern India. Sikhism, founded about 1500 AD, is a religion that teaches belief in one God and rejects the caste system; it had ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 369 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1061 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for Th ... discuss
Vatican City, Jun 18, 2013 / 01:12 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Christians are called to be evangelists, seeking out the sheep who are lost rather than staying at home tending to the few who have never left, ... discuss
http://joshuapundit.blogspot.com/2013/06/our-new-syrian-jihadi-allies-massacre.htmlEXCERPTOur New Syrian Jihadi 'Allies' Massacre And Behead Christians, Desecrate Churches And ShrinesOur president cl ... discuss
Absolutely ignorant: As the House of Representatives gears up for Tuesday’s debate on HR 1797, a bill that would outlaw virtually all abortions 20 weeks post fertilization, Rep. Michael Burgess (R-T ... discuss
Recently, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Editorial Board interviewed Senate Leader Chris Larson on several issues, the first being abortion. The issue of contention is over a Republican sponsored bill ... discuss
Leading global Islamic terrorism expert Brigitte Gabriel will speak in Rapid City, South Dakota Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00pm at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. Ms. Gabriel will speak on the r ... discuss
A South Portland doctor is joining a growing community of doctors who refuse to deal with the insurance companies any longer. He refuses all insurance, posting his prices for services online, and work ... discuss
by Ron Paul: President Obama announced late last week that the US intelligence community had just determined that the Syrian government had used poison gas on a small scale, killing some 100 people in ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 360 Psalter: Tuesday, Week III, 1018 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Tue ... discuss
A new law banning saggy pants on the Jersey Shore has pissed off a bunch of famous rappers — including The Game, who tells TMZ, the anti-sag movement is racist … and tantamount to SLAVERY. ... discuss
By Elizabeth Scalia, released 2013, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Indiana, 168 pages, Paperback and Kindle. Available from Ave Maria Press, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, Major books stores and Catholic a ... discuss
Jenny brought home snacky treats from the Philippines. We have some out of the ordinary for Americans snacks and treats on hand courtesy of our five years in Japan and a recent visit to the Asian groc ... discuss
Greetings:To a very great extent, our parishes continue to treat abortifacients and contraceptives like they are no big deal! Is it surprising then, that Bucks County Catholics are like the rest ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for June17 is St. Albert ChmielowskiFounder of the Albertine Brothers and Sisters, and one of the saints who inspired the vocation of the young Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope John ... discuss
Mark Steyn has a particularly gloomy (even for him) jeremiad on the increasing conversion to Islam of Europeans. The other day, Arnoud van Doorn, the producer of Wilders's anti-Islamic film Fitna, a ... discuss
The saint of the day for June 17th is Saint Albert Chmielowski - Founder of the Albertine Brothers and Sisters, and one of the saints who inspired the vocation of the young Karol Wojtyla, the future P ... discuss
For dinner at our house today we honored four fathers. My husband and three sons-in-law who among them fathered a combined total of sixteen children. What a delightful evening! One granddaughter ... discuss
Another day – Another Sex Scandal The Obama State Department is accused of covering up the illicit sexual escapades of US Consul General Donald Moore in Italy. US Consul General Donald Moore (in ... discuss
If someone you loved was assaulted and murdered, wouldn’t you demand justice? Wouldn’t you want to protect your family, friends and others from such a brutal event ever happening again? Wouldn’t ... discuss
Life Chain is one of the opportunities we have each year to exercise our first amendment rights. Each year, on the first Sunday of October, Pro-Life Americans around the country gather together ... discuss
~Photo by Jay LaPrete, AP Open letter to the Vice President of the United States Joe Biden Dear Mr. Vice President, Aside from the fact that you have some issues with cursing, and committing gaffes ... discuss
So apparently the left has a funny little game going on during the Republican National Convention called #NegroSpotting on twitter. Hahahahahahaha, so very funny (*wipes tears from eyes*)! So classy ... discuss
~Photo courtesy of APThis will be very short - Vice P ... discuss
My goodness, could you imagine the uproar, and cries of blasphemy from the left if someone said this of Mitt Romney after he was just elected president? Can't you just hear the liberal outrage if so ... discuss
*Warning: Foul languageNo, I didn't, but America, we are in trouble. Jimmy Kimmel has a segment of his show where he has his team go out on the street and ask about events that never happened, ... discuss
Part of our calling here at Treasuring Grace Ministries is to help make it possible for women to say YES to having babies, even under difficult circumstances. That is why, on our blog, we list resour ... discuss
The American Red Cross takes the month of March to celebrate its history and volunteer heroes. With this in mind we wanted to remind our readers of the many ways YOU CAN make a difference in your com ... discuss
We have talked about a lot of different charities and ways that one person can make a difference in this world, but it doesn't always mean joining an organization or spending a lot of time or ener ... discuss
Treasuring Grace Ministries tries to make a difference in people's lives through spreading the word about the truth of life, and supporting those who need help. Everyone can do something to make th ... discuss
by Diane Steinbach Making Whole is a bi-monthly art therapy column focused on art to heal. We have talked about Guerrilla art here before. Basically it is the concept of bringing art into t ... discuss
The Pro Life movement is a cause that has a lot of support from young women on college (and even high school) campuses everywhere. Speaking their minds and supporting a Christian cause like this does ... discuss
MOTION 312The vote on Motion 312 will be on June 12th and I am praying that SOMETHING changes, I am however doubtful after seeing and hearing Prime Minister Stephen Harper's reaction to this mot ... discuss
Whether you ARE pro-choice, or pro-life with "exceptions" or pro-life and wanting to learn more about the cause this article is for you:When the topic of "abortion" is brought up in a conversation it ... discuss
I note with great pleasure the rollout of a web site for the Charlotte Lozier Institute. Check it out here. The Lozier Institute is the education and research arm of the Susan B. Anthony List (web sit ... discuss
This essay was published in Ethika Politika. Today, many atheists (not all, to be fair) have expressed the view that it’s wrong for parents to instill their religious beliefs in their children. ... discuss
We're launching a new Facebook page today as an outreach to women in crisis pregnancy. The new page is called, simply, "talktoafriend." It links to 1st Way only in the about section. We'll be posti ... discuss
Hello all First Way Supporters, Are you familiar with Senate Bill 490? If it passes, crisis pregnancy centers will have to publicly advertise and place notices in conspicuous places th ... discuss
This has been a busy month for me as I work to get our Meme Contest underway. The contest is on two age levels and has three prize levels. High school aged youth aged 13-18 and young adult college stu ... discuss
10 minutes to PROTECT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT RISKThis week, women and babies in Oregon need your help. Can you take ten minutes this week to send an email, and/or make a phone call to your Oregon Senat ... discuss
1stWayMeme Contest(Now Open to Worldwide Competition) Memes are like “mini-posters” that convey a message powerfully, in a quick, creative way. The goal of 1stWay's meme contest is to help ... discuss
Let's bash some stereotypes!Stereotypes tend to stop people from thinking for themselves. When a pro-life person is portrayed in a certain stereotyped way (such as only right wing, conservative Christ ... discuss
Ol’ Dick (head) Cheney says that we ought to just trust the Government. The Video: (Via Think Progress) Okay here is the little small problem with trusting Dick Cheney and his boss George W. Bu ... discuss
Pope Francis bowing down after asking the peopleto ask God to bless himThe 267th successor to St. Peter has been elected. I wish to use this post to publicly pledge my complete support and obedi ... discuss
Cardinal Bergoglio kissing the feet of an AIDS patientPope Francis was elected less than a week ago, and it seems everyone already has opinions about him. The most critical seem to be coming from tra ... discuss
I unabashedly and without apology love traditional Catholicism. I love Gregorian chant, all the old devotions, reading the fathers and saints, and I especially love the Traditional Latin Mass. I feel ... discuss
Joseph Biden receiving communion at St. Patrick's Cathedral,New York CityA few weeks ago, on Palm Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden attended Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Cardinal ... discuss
By Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. While there do seem to be some devotions to Mary in the month of May which began in the Middle Ages, it was not until the Jesuits started promoting and popularizing the Marian ... discuss
By Denise Hunnell, M.D. I am the wife of an Eagle Scout and the mother of three Eagle Scouts. I spent many years as a Cub Scout leader, my husband did a stint as a Scout Master, and one of my sons ser ... discuss
By Don DeMarco, Ph. D. I am writing this article for Memorial Day and all that it represents. It is a time set aside for reflecting on the debt we owe to those who came before us and fought, struggled ... discuss
Dear Brother Bishops,Since we last wrote to you concerning the critical efforts we are undertaking together to protect religious freedom in our beloved country, many of you have requested that we writ ... discuss
Pro-Life Without God by Kelsey HazzardThe Bell TowersMay 1, 2013 at 8:30 am As the president of Secular Pro-Life, I have been asked to present the non-religious case against abortion. ... discuss
VATICAN CITY — Just months after becoming the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign, reports are surfacing that Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is in poor health with diminished stature and energy. ... discuss
Two experiences of a doctor: one as an Intern in a Teaching Hospital and another as a Medical Officer (National Youth Corps member) in a village. Both occurrences are about 1 year apart. Scene On ... discuss
I share this article because we (health workers or those taking care of our sick loved ones) can be pressured to choose the easy-way-out of tough situations; only to ask ourselves later: did I make th ... discuss
I read an interesting op-ed from the Washington Post yesterday. It was written by a doctor talking about our unrealistic view of death. In part, she bought into Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' myth that there ... discuss
I thought long and hard about whether or not to respond to this article I saw posted online yesterday. It seems to me that the author doesn't know fundamental things about Catholicism. Maybe I'm ... discuss
I'm a convert to Catholicism. I was one of 73,405 adult baptisms in 2005. I was raised believing in God, but never going to church. I had some bad experiences with a "Southern Baptist" when I was in m ... discuss
We just completed Chapter Two of Sherry Wendell's book, Forming Intentional Disciples. In this chapter, we discover that Catholics don't think that a personal relationship with God is possible. They d ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 355 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 998 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for Monday ... discuss
A rather fiesty French authoress once wisely said, "The joy of a spirit is the measure of its power" This blog is dedicated to feeding that spirit of joy in the pro-life community and celebr ... discuss
China Ratchets Up One-Child Policy; Ignores Calls from Population Experts — Part I By Anne Morse, Population Research Institute Recent reports from the Guangdong province show ... discuss
To all media, especially to Investigators: Before someone is killed:When will you begin to investigate Everett Planned Parenthood, 1509 - 32nd Street, for the killing of our unborn children each Wedne ... discuss
What are you willing to do to help end abortion in your community and protect all human life from conception until natural death? Click on the links below to learn more. Then act!Dear Fa ... discuss
These books are free at the time of listing. This can change, so be sure to check the cost first before you download, although nearly all, if not absolutely all, of these books should be free ... discuss
New Controversial First-of-Its-Kind Ammo Claims to Offer ‘Peaceful and Natural Deterrent to Radical Islam’ reposted from 'The Blaze' JUNE 14, 2013 blog by Jason Howerton “M ... discuss
Mark Davis Pickup My last post was under the title REFLECTIONS ON THE DEATH OF CANADA'S ABORTION CHAMPION. It was about Henry Morgentaler and contained a link to my recent column for Cana ... discuss
Main Core http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_CoreMain Core is the code name of a database maintained since the 1980s by the federal government of the United States. Main C ... discuss
In a life where everything is more than I can afford, where there is never enough money for basic necessities, and where I can barely feed the kids, things always come up that I just don’t know ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complimentary Psalter: 1295 (Series III, Midafternoon) Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 991 (reading) and 355 (concluding prayer) Midafternoon ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complimentary Psalter: 1295 (Series III, Midafternoon) Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 991 (reading) and 355 (concluding prayer) Midafternoon ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Seasons: 355 (prayer) Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 988 (Midday) Midday Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time, using the Current Psal ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Seasons: 355 (prayer) Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 988 (Midday) Midday Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time, using the Current Psal ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complementary Psalmody: 1291 (Midmorning) Propers: 355 (concluding prayer) and 991 (reading) Midmorning Prayer for Sunday using Complemen ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complementary Psalmody: 1291 (Midmorning) Propers: 355 (concluding prayer) and 991 (reading) Midmorning Prayer for Sunday using Complemen ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 350 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 978 Office of Readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assist ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 350 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 978 Office of Readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assist ... discuss
I got an email from the National Liberty Federation because some Pauler, who is from my neck of the woods and thinks deoderant will rot his bones, thought it would be funny to give them my email addre ... discuss
Keeping in mind the scrutiny brought upon various groups by the IRS, I'd recommend viewing this video: http://youtu.be/Z8mkqI_dVJgYep, the IRS in action. I noted the comment made at about the twelve m ... discuss
My children must be …righteous before the Lord. We acknowledge that what makes a man righteous is not obedience to the Law, but faith in Jesus Christ. What is righteousness? It is an attribute ... discuss
Governor Scott Walker came bearing gifts when he stopped by the WTMJ studios, Radio City, this morning to mark the 20th anniversary of Charlie Sykes as a talk show host on 620 WTMJ. He brought cream p ... discuss
By: Fred Lucas Former Florida Rep. Allen West (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) read more ... discuss
Here is the text of the address Francis gave to writers of the Jesuit journal "La Civilta Cattolica" when he met with the group today in the Vatican. * * * Dear Friends in the Lord, I am happy ... discuss
Leona Karlheim, longtime member of Queen of Peace Parish and a devoted member of their Latin Mass community, passed away this week. A traditional Latin requiem Mass will be offered this Saturday (Jun ... discuss
Jun 14 - Homily: Holy Friendship and Community Life St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazienzen had a profoundly holy friendship. Father explains how community life is a great spiritual support w ... discuss
You are welcome to join now. It isn't much yet but it could grow in time. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 345 Psalter: Saturday, Week II, 959 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Satu ... discuss
Brooklyn, N.Y., Jun 14, 2013 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At a Brooklyn Mass where six Little Sisters of the Poor made their first vows, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasized all the good that the orde ... discuss
The saint of the day for June 14th is St. Methodius of Constantinople.St. Methodius worked for unity and reconciliation in the Eastern Church and had served as the Patriarch of Constantinople for the ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for June 14 is St. Methodius of ConstantinopleSt. Methodius worked for unity and reconciliation in the Eastern Church and had served as the Patriarch of Constantinople for t ... discuss
MISSIONCORPS MEMBER Social Work, FT VolunteerMaggie's Place (Phoenix, AZ)Our community is in need of full-time, female volunteers to live with and serve pregnant/parenting women and their babies for a ... discuss
And now for a little gloating. I've been saying to people (both those critical and those delighted) not to be too quick to read grand commentary into some of Pope Francis' homey practices. While freel ... discuss
When Jesus spoke of those who would shepherd the flock, He did not mean CEO, or endless leadership seminars. He certainly did not mean that pastors should become like a chairman of the board, running ... discuss
Yesterday, Toujours Vivant-Not Dead Yet sent out the following media release in response to the Quebec government bill to legalize euthanasia.Toujours Vivant-Not Dead Yet launches euthanasia education ... discuss
IRS Caught on Tape Telling Nonprofit: “Keep Your Faith to Yourself” The IRS scandal is deepening as a new tape has been released today showing a disturbing phone call the Internal Revenue Serv ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 340 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 937 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Friday ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jun 12, 2013 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A U.S. congressman urged the international community to train transportation employees to identify and fight human trafficking situations, as ... discuss
A couple weeks ago, I received an email from the Assistant Director of North Carolina Right to Life. She had read my story on LifeSiteNews and happened to notice in my bio that I live in Raleigh, NC. ... discuss
“Whom shall I send? — Here I am – send me.” Words echoing the sound of Isaiah responding to God’s call – to be His witness! By the mere fact that we, as Christians, ... discuss
Should medically assisted suicide be legal in Canada? - Your Community div> ... discuss
New York State Right to Life - Albany, NY - Community & Government | Facebook: "Over 600 pro-lifers are at the Capitol opposing the Governor's abortion expansion bill right now! Gov. Cuomo, New Yorker ... discuss
COMMUNITY RELATIONS Fundraising, FT EmployeeImmaculate Heart Radio (Oakland, CA)Immaculate Heart Radio is looking for a Community Relations Officer for the greater San Francisco Bay Area. This is a co ... discuss
By Jean M. HeimannWhenever I think of my father, who passed on to eternal life 16 years ago, I am reminded of St. Anthony of Padua. My dad introduced me to this powerful intercessor, to whom he ... discuss
Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741 WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition will be joining with the faith community around the world who are havin ... discuss
Vatican City, Jun 12, 2013 / 10:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has launched an appeal against child labor, calling it an “deplorable phenomenon" during his Wednesday general audience. ... discuss
I am part of something called the Habañero Collective. This started out as a podcast dedicated to exploring and challenging the idea of “Christian music.” This evolved (am I allowed to us ... discuss
Pittsburgh, Pa., Jun 12, 2013 / 12:01 am (CNA).- Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh voiced dismay over the lack of respect shown to religious beliefs when a local college student publicly dressed up ... discuss
When I heard the report that a WISH/Ball State poll found that 54% of Hoosiers oppose the Marriage Amendment and 53% support decriminalizing marijuana I immediately knew something wasn't right. This ... discuss
“The Three Boxes of Liberty” By Chris HorrocksThe founding fathers, of the United States, bequeathed to us a constitution, predicated upon inspired and enduring principles of government. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 331 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 891 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for Wed ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Thursday, Week II, 916 Common of Doctors of the Church: 1763 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 331 (first reading) Proper of Saints: 14 ... discuss
I would like to suggest the article written by Mr. Riddle for Angelus Press. It is quite good and serves as a worthy rebuttal for an article highly (and unjustly) critical of the Society of St. Piu ... discuss
As President Obama Flacks His Unpopular Law, Part-Time Workers Struggle With Its Consequences Nationwide Reports Of Retailers, Colleges, & Restaurants Cutting Hours ‘We simply can't afford the Aff ... discuss
IRS Caught on Tape from ADF Media Relations on Vimeo. By Erik Stanley, Senior Legal Counsel Pro-Life Revolution is a Texas-based organization dedicated to helping women in abusive pregnancy situation ... discuss
The following article was written by Mark Pickup and published on his Human Life Matters blog under the title: Providing Supports To Live With Dignity.Mark PickupMark Pickup - June 10, 2013In my littl ... discuss
Syphilis rates at ‘epidemic proportions’ among Vancouver gay/bisexual men by Thaddeus Baklinski VAnCOUVE ... discuss
Queering education: it’s worse than you think by Robert R. Reilly June 10, 2013 (Mercatornet.com) - The logic works like this: If homos ... discuss
Outside my window... A great weekend weather wise! Mr. Pete and Rosie at PorchRockr - a great idea featuring the wonderful front porches of Highland Square and the music community! I am ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jun 11, 2013 / 12:13 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A new nationwide caucus is seeking to organize and recruit pro-life women to run for political office and pass legislation that will defend h ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for June 11 is St. Barnabas.Strictly speaking, Barnabas was not an apostle, but the title has been bestowed upon him since very early times. His first name was Joseph; Barnabas (e ... discuss
In my little corner of the world (Alberta, Canada) there is a issue of government cutbacks to support services for people with severe disabilities that is currently raging. Disabled Albertans fee ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Saints: 1467 Complementary Psalmody: 1291 Midmorning Prayer for the Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle using the Complementary ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 869 Common of the Apostles: 1659 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 322 (first reading) Proper of Saints: 1871 (second ... discuss
by JivinJ, host of the blog, JivinJehoshaphat A Connecticut man’s bail has been set at $2.5 million after he was accused of hiring a friend to kill his pregnant girlfriend. Carlton Bryan allege ... discuss
I came across an excellent article written by Steve Whigham, a graduate of BJU (apparently) and former administrater/faculty member of Northland International University, now working for World Magazin ... discuss
Washington, D.C – The Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) today announced the creation of a National Pro-Life Women’s Caucus to recruit and organize pro-life women in state legislatures and statewide ... discuss
A Connecticut man's bail has been set at $2.5 million after he was accused of hiring a friend to kill his pregnant girlfriend. Carlton Bryan allegedly wanted Shamari Jenkins dead because she wou ... discuss
The following article was posted by Paul Russell, the leader and founder of HOPE Australia. Paul is also the Vice Chair of EPC - International.Son allegedly killed father for his pension moneyPaul Rus ... discuss
The following article is written by Wesley Smith and published on his blog under the title: Pushing Elder Suicide in Slate. Elder abuse prevention day is June 15. The promotion of elder suicide is an ... discuss
I was researching something last week and stumbled on an announcement by Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn & Bucks County in Pennsylvania that it was shuttering its Carlisle clinic. This is ... discuss
We all need community. God made us this way. My weaknesses are not my neighbors weakness so we compliment each other. As we are being built into the body of Christ my neighbor stren ... discuss
Contact: Susan Passi-Klaus, 615-742-5138, 615-476-2640 cell, spassi-klaus@umcom.org NASHVILLE, June 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The human spirit shines in times of disaster. In the aftermath of ... discuss
Tweetfest Lobbies Officials for Proper Burial for Babies Gosnell Killed Leading pro-life advocates spearheaded a tweetfest on Twitter today to lobby the Philadelphia medical Examiner’s office to ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 322 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 847 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Monday ... discuss
In the troubled and violent Dark Ages in Northern Europe, monasteries served as inns, orphanages, centers of learning, and even as fortresses. The light of civilization flickered dimly and might have ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complementary Psalter: 1295 (Series III, Midafternoon) Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 841 (Midafternoon Reading) Midafternoon Prayer for Sunda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Seasons: 321 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 837 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, using the Current Psalm ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complementary Psalmody: 1291 (Midmorning) Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 840 (Midmorning) Midmorning Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time using ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Saints: 318 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 827 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for the 10t ... discuss
Another one of those stories about a brief visit to heaven: Man believes he is in heaven after finding a free beer truck. What does heaven look like? To a 46-year-old Deerfield man, it looks like a fr ... discuss
Click all images to enlarge… The backstory, from an hlntv.com, article entitled, “Chicago ads stir outrage,” indicates that, among others, the transgender community that is offende ... discuss
It’s already happening. In less than a week, two cases involving children in need of lung transplants have gone to court challenging government policy. This leads to the larger question: Should ... discuss
ATHERTON (KPIX 5) – A community on the Peninsula may take the unprecedented action of slapping a lien against two homeowners who hosted an April fundraiser for President Barack Obama that cost the t ... discuss
From: drude Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 Subject: Ten Unique Boneyards... !!!!e="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff; FONT-FAMILY: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000; FONT-SI ... discuss
The 2013 Grove City College Commencement Address by Dr. John A. Sparks ’66, Dean of the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters Editor’s note: As one of his final wor ... discuss
"We need to remember that tolerance is not a Christian virtue. Charity, justice, mercy, prudence, honesty - these are Christian virtues. And obviously, in a diverse community, tolerance is an importan ... discuss
It's very sad that some activists don't even wan to allow people who want help with their SSA to get that help. A renowned psychologist who was a former president of the American Psychological Associa ... discuss
Written by Rebecca Oas, Ph.D. KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (C-FAM) -- The dual use of what many consider an abortion drug came under debate at the just concluded Women Deliver Conference in Kuala Lumpur. ... discuss
Something that's quite disturbing to me is a trend I've been seeing for many years now within the evangelical Christian community; the focus and emphasis on Satan and his work in this world, instead o ... discuss
Campus Outreach: The Nurturing Network’s Member Resource base has expanded to include a record 2,300 volunteers in TNN’s Educational Network. But we can, and should, do more. Do you know ... discuss
These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org “As for the saints w ... discuss
"And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city s ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 807 Proper of Seasons: 314 Proper of Saints: 1444 Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1618 Christian Prayer: Do ... discuss
The truth on abortion history in Ireland by Fr. Marcel Guarnizo & ... discuss
Categorizing caffeine withdrawal as a mental illness is crazy. It makes a mockery of serious conditions properly defined as illnesses. From Philly.com:Ask anyone coming down from the high of one too m ... discuss
Hicktowners, you all will NEVER forget our dear friend—-professional baby making machine, Desmond Hatchett. GO HERE and HERE to refresh your memory! Um…he has competition. Meet Orlando Sha ... discuss
A Facebook friend posted a story from Jill Stanek about Biola University not allowing a senior nursing student, Diana Jimenez, to display graphic photos showing the effects of abortion on its unborn v ... discuss
I am honored that something I wrote is published on Still Standing Magazine. The magazine is a beautiful place for people who have suffered a loss or are dealing with infertility.I am sharing about gr ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends, One of the distinguishing characteristics of Christians is that their hope is not in any human institution, political leader, ... discuss
Irene Neller, Biola Vice President of University Communications and Marketing Biola University has issued a statement (link here) in defense of their treatment of Biola alumnus Diana Jimenez when she ... discuss
Lately I've had a few visitors here who claim to know me from my former parish, St. Louis in Alexandria. How many memories they have stirred up! St. Louis is engraved on my heart.My husband and I wors ... discuss
The Pro-Life Movement: A Family with Many Faces By Jean Garton Editor’s note. The latest in our year-long “Roe at 40” series is a wonderful essay by Jean Garton (author of ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Seasons: 640 (reading, concluding prayer) Complementary Psalter: 1295 (Series III, Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for the So ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Seasons: 640 (Midday) Complementary Psalmody: 1293 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart using the Compl ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complementary Psalter: 1291 (Series I, Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 639 (reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnit ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 All from Proper of Seasons: 630 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Today, June 6 the, Catholic Church honors Saint Norbert of Xanten, who began his adulthood as a worldly cleric, but was transformed by God’s grace into a powerful preacher and an ardent reform ... discuss
Click Image For More Info by Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum: The Gang of Eight can’t defend the Gang’s own amnesty bill, S.744, or even explain it to public or TV audiences. The Gang’s premier ... discuss
Born to the nobility, Norbert was raised around the royal court and served as almoner for Emperor Henry V. In the court he developed a very worldly view, and took holy orders as a career move, joining ... discuss
Same-sex marriage has been a major topic of discussion across the web, especially in evangelical circles. I thought it might be helpful to give our readers a round-up of some of the best and most inte ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 306 Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 765 Office of Readings for Thursday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
June 6 Saint Norbert, Bishop Optional Memorial Saint Norbert was born in 1080 A.D., in Xanten, in the Rhineland. Raised by affluent parents, Norbert lived a comfortable life focused on worldly pursuit ... discuss
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Justin Welby has strongly opposed pending legislation, supported by the British Government, to redefine marriage. The Archbishop's address during the Lords' de ... discuss
"Listen and attend with the ear of your heart." ~ Saint BenedictGrowing up in the 40's and 50's, Dolores dreamed of becoming an actress. She tells us that it is the only thing she ever wanted to be. Y ... discuss
Last week, as Breitbart notes, “… the Supreme Court granted review in what could be the biggest religious liberty victory for Americans of faith in decades,” when it agreed – a ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and KelliWe welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.c ... discuss
by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. Big Blue Wave ... discuss
by Dr Michael Hill – LS President Most organizations founder because they lack self-definition and a definite goal. The League of the South is a Southern Nationalist organization whose ultimate ... discuss
Online for Life: Saving babies one Internet search at a time by Lauren Enriquez ... discuss
By Patrick J. Buchanan As America grew in the 1800s from a republic of a few millions, whose frontier stopped at the Mississippi, into a world power, there were constant collisions wit ... discuss
In this past year, I've increasingly noticed the depth and relevancy of David French's contributions to National Review. The piece he wrote yesterday I found especially moving -- and I think you will ... discuss
Over the last year I’ve been in frequent contact with adults who were raised by parents in same-sex partnerships. They are terrified of speaking publicly about their feelings, so several ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 744 Common of One Martyr: 1711 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 301 (first reading, responsory) Proper of Saints: 1 ... discuss
In a previous post more or less on courtship (The Mop Top’s perspective of his relationship with Pip), I linked to yet an earlier post, where I shared yet another link, this time to an article w ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jun 3, 2013 / 05:28 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Current threats to religious freedom in the United States demand that people of faith speak out in defense of their fundamental rights, said R ... discuss
DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC Music Ministry, FT EmployeeSt. Peter Church (Kirkwood, MO)The Director of Liturgical Music is responsible for facilitating the worship life of the parish community by coor ... discuss
Governor Terry Branstad (R-IA) signed House File 215 into law this morning at a signing ceremony held at Des Moines North High School. He touted the legislation as historic during remarks given befo ... discuss
Contact: Jonathan Bailey, Lightstock, 214-284-2597 DALLAS, June 3, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Launched in late November 2012, Lightstock is a faith-focused, safe-searching, carefully-curated sto ... discuss
The Freemasons of Vierzon would be interested in acquiring the church of St. Eloi. For the diocese, who is the vendor, one buyer is now official: the town authorities. A communist mayor who is buyi ... discuss
THE REASON AN ISRAELI MAN COULDN’T BRING HIMSELF TO TURN IN HIS WEAPONS WILL SOUND FAMILIAR TO U.S. GUN PROPONENTSThis handgun, bullets and 1977 newspaper were part of the Holocaust survivor’s wea ... discuss
Dhm: The Mop Top works for his school paper. I asked him a couple weeks ago if he’d be interested in writing something for the blog. He said he’d love to. Later Pip told him if he did, I& ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 297 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 722 Office of Readings for Tuesday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– L ... discuss
Hangin' w/ my homie Popery Just when I'd resigned myself to the fact that we're in the try-to-pay-for-college years of life and would not be having any great travel adventures for the next decade ... discuss
Pope Saint Pius X was one of the first to warn about the dangers of moral relativism. A recent study by the Knights of Columbus revealed more than 80% of Catholic young adults subscribe to some tenant ... discuss
Vatican City, Jun 2, 2013 / 09:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The multiplication of the loaves and fish highlights our need to share our faith with others as part of a conversion to a deeper unity with Chris ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 702 Common of Several Martyrs: 1684 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 293 (first reading) Proper of Saints: 1453 (secon ... discuss
Ken Cuccinelli now has the fiery minister E.W. Jackson as a running mate in his race for the governor of Virginia. Bishop Jackson is a lawyer, businessman, and clergyman who is absolutely unafraid ... discuss
