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by Hilary White LONDON, June 18, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – At the same time as it faces legislation that some say will likely force them to participate in gay “marriage,” the Church ... discussA new paper published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons contrasts maternal and neonatal health in Great Britain, which has legal elective abortion, with Ireland, which prohibits abort ... discuss
The following article was originally published by Dr Peter Saunders, the campaign director for the Care Not Killing Alliance in the UK, on June 17, 2013 on his blog. It was originally titled: Belgium ... discuss
Belgium and the Netherlands escalate t ... discuss
Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads This allegedly has some musical notation information as well, but I don’t know how it works on the actual Kindle. The lyrics alone are pretty fun. I coul ... discuss
Custer went forward. Lemmings go forward. The Light Brigade went forward. And now, in an exquisitely apt marketing move, the incumbent president has chosen "Forward" as the slogan for his re-election ... discuss
The New Hampshire Democratic Party released a statement today warning of an "anti-women's health extremist" who is running for Executive Council. Look up "anti-women's health extremist" in your O ... 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
New Study of PVS Patients Casts Increasing Doubt on Terri Schiavo’s Deathby Steven Ertelt | WASHINGTON, DC | LIFENEWS.COM | 2/19/10 9:00 AM New Study of PVS Patients Casts Increasing Do ... discuss
In 1974, a certain Dr. Bernard Nathanson wrote an article for the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) titled “Deeper into Abortion.” In this article, he articulated his growing doubts and ... discuss
BIRMINGHAM MARCH FOR... !!!!!! “Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.Life is beauty, admire it.Life is a dream, realize it.Life is a challenge, meet it.Life is a duty, complete it.Life ... discuss
I am humbled; I am in awe, kneeling but five feet from the monstrance – the vessel used to publicly worship and honor the Eucharistic Jesus Christ. Rays as of purified gold radiate and sur ... discuss
I have written previously about Charles Wesley and his talented and prolific hymn writing. I also mentioned earlier in this series his involvement in bringing us “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today. ... discuss
(18 May 1692 O.S. – 16 June 1752) was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). He is known, among other ... discuss
(died June 15, 960) was the daughter of King Edward the Elder of England and his third wife, Eadgifu of Kent. There is little contemporary information for her life, but in a Winchester charter dated 9 ... discuss
by Hilary White LONDON, June 14, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Public Health England has warned that the nation is experiencing a torrent of new cases of sexually transmitted infections, with nearly ... discuss
Norwich – (Canterbury-England) The Rt Revd Graham James • more infoNorwich – Lynn – (Canterbury-England) The Rt Revd Jonathan MeyrickNorwich – Thetford – (Canterbury-E ... discuss
by Hilary White LONDON, June 14, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Public Health England has warned that the nation is experiencing a torrent of new cases of sexually transmitted infections, with nearly ... discuss
Pope Francis met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Reverend Justin Welby, for the first time this morning. A translation of the Pope's welcome and the full text of Archbishop Welby's remark ... discuss
Pope Benedict in the chapelof St. Mary's University College, TwickenhamDeacon Nick Donnelly of the excellent Protect the Pope blog reports that St Mary's University College, Twickenham (known co ... discuss
If ever a subject deserved two blogposts in quick succession, it is Albrecht Dürer’s recent exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. How can we not marvel at a man of God who can give us thi ... discuss
"Tebowie" returned to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night."Rebel Rebel" as "Tebow Tebow"Here's video:Lyrics:Most famous backup in the worldWe're not sure if you had sex with a girlYou barely playe ... discuss
by Ben Johnson BIRMNGHAM, UK, June 12, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Officials in Birmingham, England, say a six-day-old baby has survived multiple skull fractures and brain injuries after her mothe ... discuss
by Ben Johnson BIRMNGHAM, UK, June 12, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Officials in Birmingham, England, say a six-day-old baby has survived multiple skull fractures and brain injuries after her mothe ... discuss
June 12, 2013. (Romereports.com) During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis talked about the mission of the Church, describing it as the People of God. In his catechesis on the Creed, he explain ... discuss
Contact: Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute, 916-233-8769, Kengland@capitolresource.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 12, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Assembly Bill 1266 narrowly passed out of th ... discuss
While reading an ESPN report on Tim Tebow being signed by the New England Patriots, I couldn't help but notice that the reporter referred to him as "one of the NFL's most polarizing players."Interesti ... discuss
The New England Patriots signed Tim Tebow.JAY LENO: Nobody knew about this. This was a top secret deal. Nobody had any idea. The only people who knew were Bill Belichick, Tim Tebow, and, of course, th ... discuss
I wish to congratulate Alan Hopes, currently auxiliary bishop of the Catholic archdiocese of Westminster, upon his appointment as bishop-elect of East Anglia. Bishop Hopes has given public witness to ... discuss
JAY LENO: The new Superman movie opens on Friday. We had Russell Crowe on the other night. He plays Superman's father and it's a great story. When Superman's dad realizes that his son is gifted with x ... discuss
by Peter Saunders Last July I blogged about the 14 NHS abortion clinics which according to reports by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the health service regulator in England, had&nbs ... discuss
by Hilary White WESTMINSTER, June 9, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In a brief statement issued Wednesday, the leader of the Anglican bishops who sit in the House of Lords, said there would be no fur ... discuss
by Peter Saunders Last July I blogged about the 14 NHS abortion clinics which according to reports by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the health service regulator in England, had ... discuss
Msgr. Philip Whitmore will succeed Msgr. Nicholas Hudson as Rector of the Venerable English College (VEC), a Rome-based seminary for the dioceses of England and Wales. Msgr. Whitmore, Archdiocese o ... discuss
Today's saint of the day is St. Margaret of Scotland.St. Margaret of Scotland was not a Scot, but was born about 1045 in Hungary of Anglo-Saxon and Hungarian parents. Her family was in exile at that t ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for June 10 is St. Margaret Of Scotland.Born about 1045, Margaret was the queen of Scotland and the mother of eight. She was born in Hungary in 1045 to royalty. Her father was Edw ... discuss
In 1549, under the reign of Edward VI, successor to Henry VIII, the primary language of public worship in England and other areas ruled by Edward was changed from Latin to English, and the first Book ... discuss
Study: Facial Expressions of Unborn Babies in the Womb Show They Feel Pain A newly-published research study shows unborn children are capable of feeling pain in the womb, as evidenced by the grima ... discuss
Church of England surrenders on gay 'marriage' bill: 'It’s the will of Parliament'by Hilary White House of LordsWESTMINSTER, June 8, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – I ... discuss
Onward, Christian Soldiers” was written in 1865 with no intention of ever being published, especially in adult hymn books. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould, its author, was at that time the curate of a ... discuss
related: http://harrold.org/rfhextra/privacy.html (dated, but germane) plus read about "PRISM" and "ECHELON" and it's descendants -- rfh From: NO REPLY Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 201 ... discuss
Church of England Drops Opposition to Gay Marriage BillGod writes straight with crooked lines. He allows evil for the good that may come from it. And one thing that's been clear as a bell in the last ... discuss
by Peter Saunders Hot on the heels of Holly actor Michael Douglas’ claim that his oral cancer was the result of oral sex (also see here) comes today’s report ... discuss
by Peter Saunders Hot on the heels of Holly actor Michael Douglas’ claim that his oral cancer was the result of oral sex (also see here) comes today’s report ... discuss
Listen to SPUC's Anthony McCarthy talk against same-sex marriageIn February, Anthony McCarthy, SPUC's senior education manager and a respected bioethicist, gave a talk in Newcastle explaining wh ... discuss
The truth on abortion history in Ireland by Fr. Marcel Guarnizo & ... discuss
The House of Lords spent two days debating the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. On Tuesday, the House rejected an amendment tabled by Lord Dear, a crossbench peer and former West Midlands chief const ... discuss
The moment Martin Luther nailed his “Ninety-Five Theses” to the door of the university chapel at Wittenberg, he set into motion a series of events that brought about a great Reformation. T ... discuss
Two Doctors Lose Licenses After Killing Woman in Botched Abortion The medical licenses of abortionist Iris E. Dominy and Mansour G. Panah summarily suspended on May 29, 2013, after Dominy was invo ... 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
"Believe me, Lang, the first twenty-four hours of the invasion will be decisive...the fate of Germany depends on the outcome...for the Allies, as well as Germany, it will be the longest day."Field Mar ... discuss
It's been 69 years since the D-Day invasion.On its 40th anniversary, President Ronald Reagan eloquently praised the forces of freedom that stormed the beaches of France on June 6, 1944.At Pointe de Ho ... discuss
National Health Service (NHS) “Quality of Life” Kills Disabled PatientsBy Wesley J. SmithTina Papalabropoulos with her mother Christine, who says doctors treating people with disabil ... discuss
Today, June 5th, is the memorial of St. Boniface, bishop and martyr.St. Boniface was born in Devonshire, England, around 680. Known as the apostle of Germany, Boniface was an English Benedictine monk ... discuss
5 June AD 754 The man who later became known as Saint Boniface was born around AD 670-680 at Crediton, Devonshire, England and baptized Winfrid or Wynfrith. Although he was educated, he became a monk& ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for June 5 is St. Boniface.A Benedictine monk was chosen by divine Providence to become Germany's great apostle and patron. Boniface's first missionary endeavor proved unsuccessfu ... discuss
(Latin: Bonifacius; German: Bonifatius; c. 672 – June 5, 754), the Apostle of the Germans, born Winfrid or Wynfrith at Crediton in the kingdom of Wessex (now in Devon, England), was a missionary who ... 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
"Not With a Bang, But a Whimper: After more than a decade of research on embryonic stem cells, scientists are quietly moving on to greener pastures."Michael Cook, editor of MercatorNet, has a superb r ... discuss
Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) was an unusually gifted and passionate saint. The daughter of a church rector, she was raised in Worcester, England and attended schools in England and Germany. In ... discuss
May 31, 2013 Embryonic Stem Cells Not with a ... 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
Print Article | Email Friend | Reprint PermissionsPlanned Parenthood sues over notification laws, CA midwives’ abortion bill moves forward, and mor ... discuss
Prof. David Jones (left) with Abp. Vincent NicholsProfessor David Albert Jones, director of the Anscombe Centre for Bioethics, is reported by The Tablet (16 May 2013) to be offering the reassuring new ... discuss
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The sale of public art since the recession has rightly grabbed headlines. The loss of sculptures by Henry Moore or etchings by Picasso, often on view for generations, has generated handwringing from j ... discuss
This video is making the rounds of the Catholic blogosphere: I thought this video was guilty of overreach. It is true that those who are hostile to the Catholic Church-- and who are not very know ... discuss
Contact: Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute, 916-498-1940 ext 12, Kengland@capitolresource.org SACRAMENTO, May 29, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following statement can be attributed to K ... discuss
May 28 - Homily: St. Augustine the Apostle to England The conversion of England in the 6th century was brought about by a monk who was sent on a seemingly dangerous mission by Pope St. Gregory the ... discuss
Here is the statement released by Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales last week regarding the brutal murder of a soldier in Woolwich. * * * On behalf of the Catholic BishopsR ... discuss
On May 28, we commemorate Blessed Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury.Margaret was born on August 14, 1473 at Farleigh Castle, Bath, Wiltshire, England, to George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence an ... discuss
=newsimage> =body2>article source: http://www.modernghana.com/movie/23176/3/england-is-cesspit-breeding-islamists-wa.html "Nobody can take away your pa ... discuss
a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation and was a central developer of the system of Christian theology called Calvinism or Reformed theology. In Geneva, his ministry both att ... discuss
Double (1955 Calendar): May 27 Born in the year 672 AD in England, St. Bede was born around the time England was completely Christianized. He was raised from age seven in the abbey of Saints ... discuss
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May 27 - Homily: St. Augustine and Memorial Day Fr. Elias preaches on the life of St Augustine of Canterbury, how he evangelized England and fostered devotion to Our Lady. He also preaches on the s ... discuss
May 27 - Homily: Glory Of The Church In England St. Bede the Venerable was a monk known for his great teaching and writing, as the father of English history, and is attributed for the designation A ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 27th is St. Augustine of Canterbury, an Italian Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 598. He is not be confused with the earlier ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 27 is St. Augustine of Canterbury.St. Augustine was the agent of a greater man than himself, Pope St. Gregory the Great. In Gregory's time, except for the Irish monks, mis ... discuss
One theme I’m going to try to keep at KTracy.com is the use of Sundays to post spiritual and religious content on the blog. While this will probably center around my family’s Catholic fa ... discuss
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Denver, Colo., May 26, 2013 / 06:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- An Italian Benedictine monk who became the “Apostle of the English,” Saint Augustine of Canterbury is honored by the Catholic Churc ... discuss
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From an article by Allan Carlson, posted in Contra|Diction!: In rejecting lifelong celibacy, in casting marriage as the highest order and calling on earth, in elevating motherhood and homemaking, in ... discuss
was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 598. He is considered the "Apostle to the English",a founder of the English Church, and a patron of England.The Christian Church ... discuss
Make no mistake: the fight over same-sex marriage is not over simply because one house of the British parliament has voted for a bill. It will rage on, into the House of Lords on 3 June, in our commun ... discuss
25 May AD 735 Today marks the heavenly birthday of Bede (pronounced BĒD). Since his commemoration often falls near the end of Eastertide, it's quite likely that many Christians have close familia ... discuss
New Hampshire’s statutory definition of “physician’s office” has apparently been a factor in shielding abortion facilities from oversight, according to a recent report in the s ... discuss
Barack Obama's national security speech yesterday afternoon (actually, it was more of an anti-security speech) demonstrated again how naive, foolish and utterly dangerous this man is to Americans and ... discuss
“Miracle Baby” born with half a heart now thriving; mother had rejected abortion By Dave Andrusko Rebecca Turner and her baby, ScarlettAnother amazing story of ... discuss
by Johanna Dasteel OLDHAM, Greater Manchester, England, May 23, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Rebecca Turner was catching a cherished glimpse of her little girl on the ultrasound screen when the tec ... discuss
by Johanna Dasteel OLDHAM, Greater Manchester, England, May 23, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Rebecca Turner was catching a cherished glimpse of her little girl on the ultrasound screen when the tec ... discuss
The United Kingdom moved closer to being the latest nation to legislate in favor of same-sex "marriage" this week when it passed a bill allowing such ceremonies to take place in England and Wales. ... discuss
The latest data from the 2011 census for England and Wales revealed some concerning trends for Christians. According to the Office for National Statistics Christianity is still the largest religious ... discuss
The American Bible Society has a superb collection of old and rare Bibles. The Society began this collection in 1818, just one year after its founding, and much of it is now on display in New York's M ... discuss
I like housing that is outside the norm, which could also be phrased, I like abnormal housing. Look at my Pinterest page to see all the alternatives that strike my fancy. Maybe they have a different s ... discuss
Vermont legalizes assisted suicide by Cassy Fiano Governor Peter Shumli ... discuss
From 20-24 May, Stephen Shaw, Chairman of SPUC’s North and North East Scotland region, will hike along the challenging Speyside Way to raise money for SPUC’s work. For much of the route Stephen wi ... discuss
Below a speech I gave to the Traditional Britain Group on May 18 following their Annual General Meeting. Video to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, comrades in the struggle for the liberty and prosp ... discuss
Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison, Contributing Authors: Former Education Sec. Bill Bennett said the most important thing about a school was its ethos. He meant the prevailing character of the school as ... discuss
Henry II had a stalwart friend and assistant in Thomas Beckett his chancellor. When there was a chance to elevate Thomas to a position of arch-Bishop of Canterbury Henry did so, thinking he’ ... discuss
From Mrs. Darwin, purveyor of so many good book-ish things, comes this meme. I'll just say that I have a special place in my heart for Newbery Medal winning books. Why? My great-grandfather's book won ... discuss
TODAY: A new Archbishop of Canterbury, Jared Loughner sentenced to life in prison, Mormonism after the election, can the law make us decent? I discuss all these and more in today’s edition of Th ... discuss
TODAY: The Church of England turns down women bishops / San Francisco turns down public nudity . . . partially, maybe / Teenagers disconnected — Hurricane Sandy’s lessons for the digital a ... discuss
was born in Hertfordshire, England, in 1604 and graduated from Cambridge in 1622. He taught school for a while, came under Puritan influence, and determined to become a minister. In 1631 he went to Ne ... discuss
Although Ember Days are no longer considered required in mainstream Roman Catholicism following Vatican II, they can - and should - still be observed by the Faithful. In fact, many Traditional prie ... discuss
or Ealhwine, nicknamed Albinus or Flaccus (c. 735 – May 19, 804) was a scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher from York, England. He was born around 735 and became the student of Egbert at York. A ... discuss
I was asked to repost this from my Facebook page....Setting--April 8, UC Berkeley: I was debating Malcom Potts, the first International Medical Director for Planned Parenthood (who played a huge role ... discuss
Stonewall's poster for schoolsThe Telegraph, The Evening Standard, the Protect the Pope blog and other media have reported on the scandal of a Catholic primary school in Wimbledon which invited Stonew ... discuss
After Joan of Arc arrived in Orleans on April 29, 1429, she continued to try to warn the English besieging the town to leave with two more letters (Joan first warned the English in a letter on March 2 ... discuss
21 April AD 1109 Known as the father of medieval Scholasticism, Anselm was born in Italy in 1033. Most closely associated with England, he first served as prior and abbot of the Benedictine Abbey in ... discuss
Even if you are Christian who is not even open to considering the full inclusion of homosexuals into the life of your church, you can still learn something from Pastor Sandra Turnbull's book, God's Ga ... discuss
Fat chance, but this is one time our elected leaders should pay attention to the advice of Vladimir Putin….how scary is that? On February 4th, 2013, Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, addres ... discuss
Earlier this evening I had admired a lovely friend's repost of a quote by Francis Chan. It contained a scripture verse that she had not put in, but that used the NIV translation of the Bible.&nb ... discuss
America is the only nation in the world that is founded on a creed. That creed is set forth with dogmatic and even theological lucidity in the Declaration of Independence; perhaps the only piece o ... discuss
'Course I know this song has many a lore as to its origins. But I do ask that, at the end o' Saint Patrick's Day, you pray for the religious freedom of the Roman Catholic Church...and for the country ... discuss
According to ancient folklore, Saint Patrick lit the first paschal fire on the Hill of Slane in defiance of the druids and the pagan kings of Tara. When they saw the flames, the followers of Patrick w ... discuss
I just returned from Connecticut, where I visited a 40 Days for Life campaign and spoke at a banquet for the pregnancy center just around the corner from the abortion facility. There are many victorie ... discuss
One chapter in the new book, “40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done … Imagine What He Can Do,” focuses on the wildly successful growth of 40 Days for Life across the United Ki ... discuss
Today I have some great pictures from vigils across the country and across the pond … including one from my visit to the new Planned Parenthood location in Memphis. ———— ... discuss
I just returned from a visit to the Memphis, Tennessee 40 Days for Life campaign and am getting ready for a trip to California, where there are currently 33 vigils — the most of any US state! 4 ... discuss
+THE SEAT OF PETER IS VACANT+HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: PRAY FOR USST JOSEPH, PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH: PRAY FOR USST PETER, FIRST POPE: PRAY FOR US ST PATRICK, PATRON OF ALL IRELAND: PRAY FOR US ... discuss
was an Irish monk, trained at Iona in Scotland, who Succeeded Saint Aidan as governor of the Church in Northumbria and became Bishop of Lindisfarne from 651 until 661. Originally from Ireland, he foun ... discuss
Maggie Fox of NBC News writes about a group of researchers who published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine exposing seven myths about diet and exercise. The researchers, Fox say ... discuss
King Charles the Martyr Yesterday, January 27th, was the feast of King Charles the Martyr. This is not a feast in the Episcopal Church Calendar, but it is observed in other parts of the Anglican Com ... discuss
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2013 /Christian Newswire -- Text of Rep. Chris Smith's remarks for today's March for Life as prepared for delivery: Forty years ago this past Tuesday marks the U.S. Supreme Cou ... discuss
When taxes become destructive they surpass the consent of the governed bending to the will of tyranny. When regulations strangle competition instead of securing it from evil combinations they become ... discuss
Mac & Cheese with Bacon- comfort food for people living in cold environments like New England right now. Copyright © 2013 And Rightly So. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. ... discuss
Crucifix on Tower of David Here at the "Mother of the Redeemer Retreat" the finishing touch to the new tower "Tower of David" was the crucifix. At six feet tall the corpus on the cross is life size ... discuss
I believe that Britain is blessed with some of the finest Catholic priests in the world. That belief is confirmed by today's story and letter in The Daily Telegraph under the headlines: Gay marriage c ... discuss
by Hilary White LONDON, January 8, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Church of England announced January 4 that it is dropping objections to accepting homosexual clergy as bishops, even those who li ... discuss
It is because their so called founder, Mohammed, is a filthy, vicious, maniacal rapist. And his followers think that this crime is not really bad because their victims are non-muslims. Too late for En ... discuss
When it comes to creeds and confessions original intent is always important. When they become a wax nose they lose all meaning and become useless. But when it comes to hymns, original intent is someti ... discuss
The following is Part 12 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addr ... discuss
John Wesley (1703-1791)An English theologian converted to Christ through the hearing of Luther’s preface to the Epistle to the Romans. He was somewhat of a radical as he began open-air preaching in ... discuss
Handel - Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus Sometimes Christians in America need to know that the Christmas is not only appreciated by them. It is also appreciated by non-Christians as well. Thank you t ... discuss
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.”The period known as Christmastide begins with the Feast of the Nativity itself; specifically, with the evening ... discuss
[This story originally appeared here in 2007, courtesy of “Rooster Cogburn.” According to our online statistics, it is one of the most sought-after items we have published here in our ten-plus yea ... discuss
"And his garments became shining and exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller upon earth can make white." Mark 9:3The Christmas tree is lit and laden with all the ornaments filled with memories of Chr ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for December 23 is St. Thorlak Thorhallsson. The Scandinavian island nation of Iceland celebrates its national patron, St. Thorlak Thorhallsson, on Dec. 23. Although Iceland's nat ... discuss
"Fear can only prevail when victims are ignorant of the facts." -- Thomas Jefferson "The part which is wrong will be discontented, in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive." - ... discuss
Tim SweetmanAs we wake up this Monday morning, we begin a week where parents will begin burying their six and seven year olds. This should not be so. It is, I think, a grave strike in the face of all ... discuss
Yesterday was an extraordinarily difficult day.I already knew I'd be spending the evening attending a wake service for one of the Secular Franciscans who'd passed away after a long illness. Much as we ... discuss
Today in Washington, D.C. - Dec. 14, 2012: Both the Senate and House were not in session today. On Monday, the House is scheduled to reconvene at noon and the Senate at 2 PM. Click here to review act ... discuss
A group of Anglican nuns from the Community of St Mary the Virgin (CSMV) in Wantage, Oxfordshire, are to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church in January 2013. Eleven sist ... discuss
Archbishop Peter Smith (l) and Archbishop Vincent NicholsWe must pray that the excellent message from England's Catholic leaders, Archbishop Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Peter Smith - t ... discuss
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Born a prince, the son of a king of Brittany; his mother was Azenor, princess of Brest, France. Legend says that his mother was set adrift in a cask, and that Budoc was born at sea with Saint Brigid o ... discuss
My political opinions lean more and more to Anarchy (philosophically understood, meaning abolition of control not whiskered men with bombs) – or to 'unconstitutional' Monarchy. I would arrest anybod ... discuss
The following is Part 7 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
London, England, Dec 1, 2012 / 06:06 am (CNA).- The evangelization office of the English and Welsh bishops' conference has launched a program of daily tweets to teach the faith to Catholics throughout ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for December 1 is St. Edmond Campion. Edmund Campion was born in London on January 25, 1540. He was raised as a Catholic, and had such a powerful and flamboyant intellect that at ... discuss
When was the last time your doctor said, "Eat as much of your favorite food as often as you want?" To those of us whose teeth are almost permanently sweet, this is a welcome but fanciful idea. Yet thi ... discuss
30 November, New Testament Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle of our Lord Jesus Christ. Most New Testament references include him on a list of the Twelve Apostles or group him with ... discuss
Address at the Catholic Life Congress in Philadelphia on Nov. 17. From The National Catholic RegisterBy Archbishop Charles Chaput My comments today will be simple. I want to focus o ... discuss
King Kamehameha IV and his wife Emma were Christian rulers who encouraged the building of Christian schools and hospitals, and who contributed greatly to the spread of Christianity among the Hawaiian ... discuss
And we should not think we are immune from such problems From the Catholic Herald (UK) By Francis Phillips Whatever a Catholic’s views on the matter, it has been a sad spectacle watchi ... discuss
As I write this review, I am continuing to listen to the beautiful blend of angelic voices of the Cistercian nuns from Massachusetts, who are singing their hearts out for Jesus. I love Gregorian chant ... discuss
...an ugly part of our past, a continuous scourge on our present. When will it end? When will we stop killing babies? The story below began in 1982, but it continues today. The bodies clog our se ... discuss
"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." -- George Orwell =3 face=Sylfaen>(Unless you call the o'W.H. for help!) ... discuss
Top stories:Savita Halappanavar death tragic but abortion doesn’t save women’s livesThe death of Savita Halappanavar in Ireland is tragic but does not justify allowing abortion, says SPUC. SPUC ... discuss
Sentenced as a galley slave on a French ship, John Knox was eventually released, met John Calvin, and returned to Scotland, where he confronted Mary, Queen of Scots, mother of England's King James I. ... discuss
Here is a comparatively rare event in the history of the Church: a camera is witness to a martyrdom. The whole affair was orchestrated in 1927 by a fierce enemy of the Church whose savage blows only ... discuss
Clive Staples Lewis ("Jack" Lewis to his friends) was a tutor and lecturer at Oxford University, and later Professor of Medieval and Renaissance English Literature at Cambridge University. In the judg ... discuss
"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all genera ... discuss
Secession Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, makes clear his support for the idea of state secession in a statement appearing on his House website in which he calls the idea a “deeply Amer ... discuss
TODAY: The Church of England turns down women bishops / San Francisco turns down public nudity . . . partially, maybe / Teenagers disconnected — Hurricane Sandy’s lessons for the digital a ... discuss
So the prominent news I have seen today regards the Church of England narrowly voting against women bishops. Though I might point out that they don’t even have male bishops since they lost apost ... discuss
Dogs are well known for their keen sense of smell. It turns out their noses are good for more than just detecting scent. Scientists in England have isolated cells from the noses of dogs with spin ... discuss
It is understandable that a church founded on an apostolic leadership model would be wary of making this change. Women as priests is much less of an issue since a priest is theologically viewe ... discuss
I just read Dr. Jen Gunter’s latest post where she explains why (in her opinion) the panel set to investigate the death of Savita Halappavanar must be changed. There is only one international exper ... discuss
Men are turning their backs on “the snip” as a form of contraception, according to the latest figures. The number of vasectomies has dropped by more than half in ten years, while abortion ... discuss
The below letter to the editor is by Robert "Bob" McDowell, Jr. He is a Professional Engineer and Geologist with over 50 years experience in creating drilling prospects, supervising dri ... discuss
Last night I went to a wonderful evening promoting the beauty and dignity of marriage between a man and a woman in Palmers Green.They sent a classy pamphlet about why the Government is wrong to r ... discuss
Hilda (known in her own century as "Hild") was the grandniece of King Edwin of Northumbria, (see 12 Oct) a kingdom of the Angles. She was born in 614 and baptized in 627 when the king and his househol ... discuss
As a sign of his remorse for his role in the murder of the Archbishop Thomas a Becket, King Henry II founded the first house in England of the strict monastic order called the Carthusians. Difficultie ... discuss
On Tuesday, Dennis Prager made a comment on his radio program that without dogma (specifically religious dogma) there can be no rational argument against selfishness and cruelty. A young man called in ... discuss
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists ... discuss
David Quinn, in the Irish Independent. On the Independent's site here. IN the debate about abortion we are constantly dealing with what can only be described as 'asymmetrical hysteria', that is w ... discuss
St. Gertrude the GreatSt. Gertrude was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1256. As a five year old, she was received into the monastery of the Cistercian nuns in Helfta. She was an intellectually gifted stu ... discuss
Rex 84 Exposed During Iran Contra Should we be worried? video source: http://youtu.be/Ug0IL7k3elQ Uploaded to Youtube by MasterpieceConCen on Nov 13, 2006 FEMA plans on suspension of the US co ... discuss
Historically, short of revolution or rebellion, secession is the ultimate practical check on centralization. No branch of the federal government is empowered to decide upon the merits of a ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for November 14 is St. Lawrence O'Toole.St. Lawrence O'Toole was born around 1128 in County Kildare, Ireland. His father was the chief of Hy Murray, and his mother one of the Clan ... discuss
A crucial date for Anglicanism in the United States of America is the consecration of the first Bishop of the Anglican Communion in the United States. During the colonial era, there had been no Anglic ... discuss
Son of the chief of Hy Murray. Taken as a hostage by King Dermot McMurrogh Leinster in 1138 when he was ten years old; Dermot later married Lawrence’s sister Mor. He was released in 1140 at age twel ... discuss
MemorialNovember 13thImage SourceSt. Frances Xavier Cabrini, commonly known as "Mother Cabrini", was the first American citizen to be canonized a saint. Born in Lombardy, Italy in 1850, (one of t ... discuss
Source: Associated Press The Novus Ordo Catholic Church has failed. We have failed in our duty to Almighty God and to country. We should be utterly ashamed of ourselves. ... discuss
One of the shocking revelations coming out about the murder of our ambassador in Benghazi, Chis Stevens, is that he was apparently involved in a gun-running scheme arming Syrian rebels. And what are t ... discuss
London, England, Nov 9, 2012 / 05:29 pm (CNA).- Bishop of Durham Justin Welby will become the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, succeeding the retiring Dr. ... discuss
Today they have finally confirmed that the current Bishop of Durham, Justin Welby will become the next Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican church worldwide. My Church of England Evangelical ... discuss
TODAY: A new Archbishop of Canterbury, Jared Loughner sentenced to life in prison, Mormonism after the election, can the law make us decent? I discuss all these and more in today’s edition of Th ... discuss
The re-election of Barack Obama, the most anti-life and anti-family president in US history, is indeed tragic. The truth, however, is that his re-election is but a symptom of a greater evil which exte ... discuss
Welcome to the VOTE! Edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling! If you are new to ‘blog carnivals’, please read the link at the bottom of this post to find out more. This post has many links that ... discuss
Years ago a woman who had been received into the Catholic Church wandered into an Episcopalian church by mistake on a Saturday afternoon a few months later. The Episcopalian, or Anglican church, as i ... discuss
The saint of the day for November 6 is St. Leonard of Noblac or of Limoges.Leonard (who died in 559), was a French nobleman in the court of Clovis, the first king of France. He was converted to C ... discuss
Today is the fifth of November. Right, you knew that. But do you know why this day is remembered as “Guy Fawkes Day” in England? For that we go to (where else?) Wikipedia, from which the following ... discuss
Today we remember one of the Anglican Fathers who helped to define our tradition as separate from either Rome or Geneva.Hooker was born in March 1554 in Heavitree, Exeter from a good family, but one t ... discuss
All Saints' Day, All Hallows, Hallowmas ("hallows" meaning "saints," and "mas" meaning "Mass"), is a feast celebrated on November 1 or on the first Sunday after Pentecost in honour of all the saints, ... discuss
Dr Judy Mascolo and daughter Christina Anne LeI first met Dr Mascolo online through my blogs and she has become a good friend and trusted physician to my family. She speaks on Culture of Life is ... discuss
The following article was written by John Kelly, the leader of the disability rights group Second Thoughts and published in the Providence Journal on October 31 under the title: Why to vote no on Mass ... discuss
OCTOBER 1517: MARTIN LUTHER NAILS HIS 95 THESES TO THE DOOR OF THE CHURCH AT WITTENBURG Contrary to popular opinion, Martin Luther was not a pious reformer who embarked upon a crusade to rid the Chu ... discuss
