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The saint of the day for May 22 is Saint Rita of Cascia, religious.St. Rita was born at Rocca Porena, Italy, in 1386 to Antonio and Amata Lotti, who were quite advanced in years. Rita’s birth was an ... discussThe Last Policeman by Ben H. WintersMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe date that everybody knows is October 3, six months and eleven days from today, when a 6.5-kilometer-diameter ball of carbon and silicates ... discuss
A soldier has been dubbed the ‘Russian Terminator’ after footage emerged of a bullet being removed from his forehead with a pair of pliers. The astonishing clip begins with a close-up of the man ... discuss
by Anthony Esolen May 13, 2013 (thePublicDiscourse) - I see a boy. Luke is ten years old. He sports a cowlick across his forehead, and a bright smile. Despite the birth of a child a thousand miles awa ... discuss
by Anthony Esolen May 13, 2013 (thePublicDiscourse) - I see a boy. Luke is ten years old. He sports a cowlick across his forehead, and a bright smile. Despite the birth of a child a thousand miles awa ... discuss
Fox News reports: The U.S. military has alerted two elite military units in Europe to be on standby if needed to respond to a deteriorating security situation in Tripoli, Fox News has learned. th th ... discuss
Amen to Mr. Douthat’s sarcasm. A so called conservative may have won in South Carolina, but Conservatism, the state of South Carolina, and the nation lost. Slap an L on our collective moral fore ... discuss
For my birthday six weeks ago the fam all kicked in and bought me a new laptop. This one is missing some keys, and one of the letters basically either does not work at all, or when I am not looking ... discuss
Raising of Lazarus, 15th century Russian icon. The raising of Lazarus, dead four days, stinking and bound up in burial bands, symbolizes the raising of a soul dead in sin to the life of grace.". ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 794 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1587 Office of Readings for Friday in Week 4 of Easter God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Dallas Wiens, left, who received the nation's first full face transplant, was married on Saturday to a fellow burn victim.What an amazing story of unconditional love. I wish them a happy, long and lov ... discuss
I just want you to know that if this is your sign then you are actively supporting my persecution, torture, imprisonment, etc. Perhaps you know that already, and perhaps that warms your heart, b ... discuss
Okay, I understand that, God willing, churches and chapels will be mobbed on tomorrow with folks wanting—and we don't know their reasons—to receive the ashes that will, or should, remind them of t ... discuss
Are you feeling pressured to have your holiest, sacrifice and prayer-filled Lenten Journey this year? Do you ever find that you start out on Ash Wednesday with ashes on your forehead and so many ... discuss
Are you feeling pressured to have your holiest, Sacrifice and prayer-filled Lenten Journey this year? Do you ever find that you start out on Ash Wednesday with your ashes on your forehead and so ma ... discuss
These are just in random order and reflect, of course, my personal experiences and opinions and everything here should be prefaced with the phrase, “Conclusions I’ve reached based on my li ... discuss
Tim SweetmanMy latest article is on The Veritas Network this morning. My eyes were burning as the salty sweat dripped off my forehead. I took a bite of my chewy energy bar, then crumpled and stuffed ... discuss
A painting of President Barack Obama with his head in the clouds and a pancake on his forehead- Obama Head Cloud Pancake Portrait - Ebay Art Auction ... discuss
Special things: Sarah is praying the rosary every day of the blog tour. Also, there is a Nook giveaway sponsored by Ave Maria Press. See below my review for both.So many of the crosses I have are made ... discuss
14 September AD 335During the reign of Constantine the Great, the first Roman Emperor to profess the Christian faith, his mother Helena went to Israel, hoping to find the places especially significant ... discuss
Pastor Todd Wilken from Issues, Etc. once said, "The center of the family is not discipline, but the forgiveness of sins." It isn't that we as parents are not to discipline our children nor teac ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. Augustine, a Western Father of the Church whose conversion to Christianity is well-known as one of the most important events in the history of the Church.Augustine was b ... discuss
I usually do not seek a round of opinions about attending the wake, as I did for that of Alex Poliakoff, a photographer and much-loved fixture in DC's cajun/zydeco dance community, who recently succum ... discuss
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I’ve written before about my experiences with Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer but since skin cancer is such a common occurence among senior citizens my report may be of help to other o ... discuss
Today is the Memorial of St. Dominic de Guzman, on the new calendar. On the preconciliar calendar, his feast is August 4th.Some interesting facts about St. Dominic:-- The name "Domi ... discuss
Today is a special day for me because not only is it my birthday, but it is the feast day of one of my favorite saints -- St. Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans) and the sa ... discuss
Back-story: I don’t normally think of myself as a vain woman, in fact, I lean toward slightly careless (or independent, depending on who you ask) in my style of dress and hair. However. The so c ... discuss
Fond as she is of Egregious Twaddle, Joanne finds some more and she sounds a little fed up.:City officials agreed Tuesday night to change the city logo after a Madison, Wis., organization threatened l ... discuss
In the wake of the horrific Aurora, Colorado shooting the words of the Apostle Paul reaches across time to bring a measure of understanding to the madness. In his letter to the church in Rome Paul des ... discuss
UPDATE: AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A gunman in a gas mask barged into a crowded Denver-area theater during a midnight premiere of the Batman movie on Friday, hurled a gas canister and then open ... discuss
Source.Our friends over in the U.S. have just celebrated (or, maybe, are STILL celebrating) their Independence. We in the Philippines celebrated ours last month. But really, what does it mean to be FR ... discuss
I'm linking up today for My Pregnancy Journal at My Joy-filled Life. If you are a pregnant blogger, please visit and join us! Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were bo ... discuss
~And it will be like a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead that the Lord brought us out of Egypt with His mighty hand. Exodus 13:16~ Hope's scar on her forehead from the failed abortion i ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 22 is St. Rita of Cascia.Rita's childhood was one of happiness to her parents. To satisfy her desire of a life of union with God by prayer, her parents fitted up a little ... discuss
kreuz.net – Der Trierer Bischof läßt sich von einer Protestunte wiedertaufen Even today, Christians of all denominations through the gift of faith and baptism were so interwoven that they ... discuss
Many years ago at the March for Life, I was standing around after the rally had ended on Parliament Hill, talking to a rather famous healing priest. I said, “Father Fernando, one day it wou ... discuss
This birthmom deal is not at all like I imagined it would be. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change my decision! I know she was meant to be adopted into her family. I am still so amazed at how cl ... discuss
Injury and sudden fainting spells, if minor, can make excellent memories. Take, for instance, the time I fainted in high school. It felt like nothing but nausea. It happened in my summer class for dri ... discuss
His mother was a professional basketball player who was scheduled for an abortion, then prayed to God for guidance, got a pretty clear answer the next day in a sermon at church and cancelled her appoi ... discuss
MARK 1:40-45I am so used to thinking of Jesus healing lepers that I really have never given a second thought as to just what leprosy is ... except that I knew there is (or used to be?) a leper colony ... discuss
On the Instruments of Christ's Passion and Death (Article): ON THE INSTRUMENTS OF CHRIST’S PASSION AND DEATH Taken from CHRIST IN HIS CHURCH, Rev.’s Butler, Rutter, O’Leary and Shea, Impr ... discuss
(That last is a warning for any readers who might evern want to readBrother Cadfael(Oh and also, do excuse the harried writing and the mixed tenses and everything else grammatically and artistically w ... discuss
Today we continue with reading John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress and we have come to the third stage of Christian’s journey. Just to do something a little bit different, I decided ... discuss
Reading Michael Wittmer’s excellent new book The Last Enemy, I came across a powerful little story that I wanted to share with you. I trust you will enjoy it as I did.My friend Jeff stopped ... discuss
Does anybody out there have any memory of the reason given forth establishment of the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY during the Carter Administration? Anybody? Anything? No? Didn’t think so! Bottom li ... discuss
Back in 2006, Pastor Joel Tetreau posted a three part series at SharperIron.org called “Three Lines in the Sand”. In it, he explained the landscape of fundamentalism in terms of Type A, Ty ... discuss
The following is an editorial by Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Ph.D., S.T.D., slated to appear in the upcoming issue of The Catholic Responsei-monthly periodical of which he is editor.+ ... discuss
I am better at sinning than asking forgiveness. This morning, as if to prove this, I found myself thinking about a situation that came up a couple of years ago. For weeks I had been trying to fig ... discuss
FAQs About Lent * New FAQ's * Why do some refer to Easter as Easter and others use Lent or Pentecost and what is the significance of each ... discuss
Happy Ash Wednesday, y'all! I know this is late but I've been busy (mostly driving). Yes, those are my ashes on my freckled face. lol. My twitter is set to private and the #ashtag won't work because o ... discuss
It's a well-worn Catholic phrase: "they only come to get something."You know what I mean. Folks who storm the churches on Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday. A priest I know said it himself while trying to ... discuss
Our discussion of Lent last week with our RCIA small group made these points really hit home for me. As well, thanks to a wonderful session with my Spiritual Director (albeit one filled with realizati ... discuss
Even now, says the LORD,return to me with your whole heart,with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;Rend your hearts, not your garments,and return to the LORD, your God.For gracious and merciful is he, ... discuss
February 21, 2012. (Romereports.com) Next Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent when Catholics bare the traditional cross of ashes on their forehead, as a sign of penance. This year, Benedict XVI wil ... discuss
Ash Wednesday is February 22 (TOMORROW!), and many Catholic Christians and Christians of other denominations will be entering the 40-day Lenten period. For those of you who may not be in the know,&nbs ... discuss
Bishop Daniel Jenky is the Bishop of the Peoria, IL diocese. He is currently in Rome for his ad limina visit with Papa Benedetto. He was interviewed by the Catholic News Agency & asked about the recen ... discuss
I recently heard for the first time a powerful speech given in 2008 by abortion survivor Gianna Jessen to the Victoria, Australia Parliament. I heard about it from an Illinois high school student who ... discuss
In the past few weeks we have dealt with several bouts of sicknesses in our household. It has been exhausting, but I continually remind myself to thank God aloud for the fact that I get to care for t ... discuss
Always be wary of customer reviews at online shopping sites Especially if customers are being offered bribes for 5 star ratings. From the NY Times, In the brutal world of online commerce, where a comp ... discuss
"And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all." Mark 10:44Someone posted a comment the other day asking what was wrong with the coronation ceremony recently performed on Eddie Lo ... discuss
One of the fastest growing segments of medical science is the increasingly popular trend of cosmetic surgery. Tens of thousands of women, as well as men, are flocking to these gifted surgeons every ye ... discuss
Ann Coulter hearts Mitt Romney. This is no surprise she endorsed him last time around too, choosing him over the far more conservative Fred Thompson even before it became obvious that Fred wasn't ... discuss
On Saturday, January 21, His Grace Bishop Fellay administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to a large group of confirmand. The website of the SSPX provides several photos. Let us pray for ... discuss
I just finished reading An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith by St. John of Damascus. The book is available as a free download in several different formats. Unfortunately, the Kindle format has t ... discuss
View more. red>Communism? It is a a sad commentary on our times when the com ... discuss
Happy New Year to my friends, family, and random strangers who run across me in a Google search for complaints about being non-confrontational or having a high forehead! My introductory post is ... discuss
The Return of the Prodigal Sonc. 1669Oil on canvas, 262 x 206 cmThe Hermitage, St. Petersburgvia Web Gallery of ArtThis is a very long but moving passage from The Father's Tale by Michael O'Brien. I q ... discuss
The study for this abstract was produced by members of the Islamic Medical Association of Uganda: The study was done to determine the association between religiosity and behaviors likely to reduce ne ... discuss
The Liturgical Year by Adolf Adam: Even the oldest liturgical calendars already have a series of saints' feasts directly following on Christmas. The Middle Ages saw these saints as a crotege of hono ... discuss
The Bible speaks of a government in the last days that “makes war with the Lamb” (Rev. 13). This totalitarian state demands worship of its image – “the beast.” This government mandates a “ ... discuss
The Pro-Life Movement Has the Mark of the BeastBy Dr. Patrick JohnstonThe Bible speaks of a government in the last days that is at war with God (Revelation 13). This totalitarian state demands worship ... discuss
Food for thought: Can Canned Prayers be Spiritual? . . . Lord, teach us to pray . . . (Luke 11:1) I don't know how I lived in such embarrassing ignorance about prayer for so long. ... discuss
One of the books my agent is pitching right now is called Flashback. It's a legal thriller that has an underlying plot line of regretting one's life choices. Following is the Prologue. I'd love to hea ... discuss
What is the spirit behind Occupy America? Where is it headed? When I first began writing for The Forerunner in 1989, one of my first articles was based on a conversation I had with Eastern Bloc ... discuss
(from 10/15)When Henry VIII of England died, he left three heirs: his son Edward and his two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth. Edward succeeded to the throne and was a staunch Anglican (or at least his a ... discuss
My hunch is that, in all the reflections that will be written about St. Therese of Lisieux on her feastday today, not one will recall that, on her deathbed she said that she understood why people c ... discuss
St. Vincent was born of poor parents in the village of Pouy in Gascony, France, about 1580. He enjoyed his first schooling under the Franciscan Fathers at Acqs. Such had been his progress in four year ... discuss
14 September AD 335 During the reign of Constantine the Great, the first Roman Emperor to profess the Christian faith, his mother Helena went to Israel, hoping to find the places especially significa ... discuss
Editor’s Note: The following is an abortion testimony that we bring you with limited editing to best preserve the original intent and voice. We hope that this very personal account adds depth to ... discuss
Mike Church responded to Levin at Facebook. Mark Levin responds here. Then Church responds here. Mark Levin’s response is further evidence of what a nasty piece of work he is. It lacks nearly an ... discuss
Eugenics is a movement of the early 20th century that tried to create a better human race by preventing the birth of those deemed \"unfit.\" Eugenics literally means \"good birth\" and it s ... discuss
Yesterday my cousin called me to let me know my Mémé (paternal grandmother) had past away that morning. She went on to tell me that a priest had been with her not more than 45 minutes before sh ... discuss
Fiction is as instructive as non-fiction. Maybe even more so. The best fiction catches us up in a world outside our own all the while teaching us truths about ourselves and humanity. ... discuss
Today is a special day for me because not only is it my birthday, but it is the feast day of my birthday saint, who is very dear to my heart -- St. Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers (the ... discuss
Because Jennifer Fulweiler converted to Catholicism from atheism, her blog attracts quite a few atheists … especially since, at one point, P. Z. Myers made her post “5 Catholic Teachings That Mak ... discuss
As I approach the evening hours tonight, I delve deeper into my memories of my Rachel’s Vineyard retreat last year at this time. Sometimes I can’t b ... discuss
Dealing with ShameShame is a concept that both sides of the abortion debate acknowledge. Shame has to do with the belief that one is filthy or unclean based on what one has done. One side treats shame ... discuss
Well, I sure hope that he is because I need him!I'm so completely and amazingly overwhelmed with the response I have gotten thus far with this venture. It's more than I could have ever hoped for ... discuss
I have concluded that Max Lindenman’s job in life is to be faithfully irreverent. He does it brilliantly, and hilariously in this response to a review in the NY Times: Keller must be paying too ... discuss
Our daughter learned a valuable lesson yesterday at the pool. It's summer and I've yelled proclaimed in exasperation way too much, "Listen to me, I'm your mother!" The girls had finished their pi ... discuss
We see evil all around us today. TV, newspapers, and radio all chronicle the ravages of evil. Today I conclude my series on “Why Evil Exists …” I resume my “Armor of God” series next week. I ... discuss
The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This ... discuss
The end of the school year has always brought with it a series of events, one of which is Field Day. This beloved tradition, that even I remember in my own public school days, has been a favorit ... discuss
If you haven't read my post about my Confirmation clothing, don't click here! Click here first! If you have, read on. Well! It's official! (Well, it's been official since Friday night, but I've been ... discuss
The best part about the bad news that a non-invasive maternal blood test which can predict with nearly 100% accuracy whether a baby has Down syndrome, is the discussion it is generating in the media.D ... discuss
The end of the school year has always brought with it a series of events, one of which is Field Day. This beloved tradition, that even I remember in my own public school days, has been a favorit ... discuss
Over forty years ago this Sacrament was called Extreme Unction, which means last anointing. It was usually at the last moments of a person’s life that a priest was called to administer this Sacramen ... discuss
A & J, husband-and-wife Jehovah’s Witnesses, have been coming to talk with me on Saturday mornings for three weeks now. They are lovely people, trying to follow Jesus, and that alone makes them fri ... discuss
Can’t say that I blame him. When your political opponents hand you a gift, why refuse it? Speaking to Democratic contributors near Boston Wednesday, President Barack Obama gave a tip of the hat ... discuss
Unbelievable. Andrew Barnes tried to access suicide tourism in Switzerland because he had been diagnosed as terminally ill. He wasn’t, and in fact, has since recovered. You’d think such a ... discuss
The days between Thanksgiving and Christmas that year were some of the worst days ever. Daddy had moved into a nursing home the middle of September, and over the next six weeks, mother’s health sudd ... discuss
1My poor husband is puny due to a tooth that has been giving him fits. Way back in his bachelor days he was cleaning the gutters of his roof and slipped. He caught a tree branch on the way down which ... discuss
Dallas, TX (Bishop Farrell’s Blog) – In short it is about repentance, forgiveness and baptism. It is one of the most ancient Christian observances recognizing the need to prepare for Easte ... discuss
An acrylic and oil portrait of Justin Bieber with bacon for hair- There are three levels of bacon in this portrait; Canadian Bacon-the leanist and therefore healthiest meat representing the origina ... discuss
I got online today to blog about our recent experience with Satan. Yep, he is a sly dog and he is at work...we have been attacked from all sides lately and I find myself growing weary. As Asher's TH ... discuss
Recently TV3 screened The Omen. This classic horror is a about a boy called Damian who is the predicted anti-Christ and appropriately has the number 666 on his head. This film epitomises how the book ... discuss
Due to the wild popularity (snerk) of my 2004 "day in the life" account, I thought it may be interesting to relate what an average day looks like for me right now. At least, I'll find it interest ... discuss
My friend, Edgy Mama, has a collection of some of her favorite quotations. I thought this would be a great addition.Last night, I attended a candidate forum for the City of Asheville mayor-hopefuls. T ... discuss
Yes, Big L and T-bug are nominating ourselves as POTY! Remember Jackalope's Birthday? Well you know, as parents, we have that disease that motivates us to choose The Birthday Gift that will trump all ... discuss
Last Sunday, Mother's Day morning, my family was on their way to join me at Restoration Outreach Church & Ministries in Davie Florida where I had been invited to preach at the 10:00 am Mother' ... discuss
If you haven't read my post about my Confirmation clothing, don't click here! If you have, read on. Well! It's official! (Well, it's been official since Friday night, but I've been to busy to say that ... discuss
Tebow's Super Bowl ad isn't intolerant; its critics are, by Sally JenkinsI'll start just by sharing chunks of what I find quite refreshing, especially coming from a prochoice writer:I'll spit this out ... discuss
The jury in the George Tiller killing came to the right verdict, convicting Scott Roeder of murder in the first degree. From the story: Jurors swiftly convicted an abortion opponent of murder Friday ... discuss
Hat Tip: The High Road The dark side of Dubai Dubai was meant to be a Middle-Eastern Shangri-La, a glittering monument to Arab enterprise and western capitalism. But as hard times arrive in the city ... discuss
If prolonged isolation is—as research and experience have confirmed for decades—so objectively horrifying, so intrinsically cruel, how did we end up with a prison system that may subject more of ... discuss
by Zac Frank and Tania Khadder1. Rectal Advertising Our first nominees come from Lake Geneva, Wisconson. Local news station WISN says two nurses snapped photos of a patient’s X-ray and, accord ... discuss
Who said the media only reports bad news?Anti-Christ George Tiller has been murdered.WICHITA, Kan. — DEVELOPING: Media outlets are reporting that late-term abortion doctor George Tiller has been sh ... discuss
Don't miss: St. Rita, the Movie, on EWTN Sat5/22 & Sun5/23 @10pm(EST)I absolutely LOVE Saint Rita!(The movie is FANTASTIC!!) She is certainly a miracle-worker in Heaven! She is VERY attentive to those ... discuss
Vice President Joe Biden, right, listens to Budget Director Peter Orszag, left, during the first Recovery Plan Implementation meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at the White House in Washington. (AP P ... discuss
Dustin Hoffman is still on the late night talk show circuit hawking his new movie, Last Chance Harvey. And yes, he came armed with some off-color material. Hoffman started by saying that his resolutio ... discuss
It's not about choice for women at all. Pregnant women can't take choose to take drugs or alcohol and damage their babies with impunity. Most abortions are about what is convenient for women, their c ... discuss
Yes, Big L and T-bug are nominating ourselves as POTY! Remember Jackalope's Birthday? Well you know, as parents, we have that disease that motivates us to choose The Birthday Gift that will trump all ... discuss
Observations:--I liked that John McCain started off by saying it was good to be with Barack Obama at a town hall forum. "And Sen. Obama, it's good to be with you at a town hall meeting." Obama has pro ... discuss
I can hardly believe that my sitemeter this moment now has counted 997,311 visits to MommyLife since April 1, 2005 (actual blog birthday January 15, but I didn't have sitemeter for a few months). Wh ... discuss
St. Augustine is one of my favorite saints. At age 12, I read his Confessions and was fascinated with his great love and passion for the Lord. Little did I realize at that time that eleven years later ... discuss
It’s hard to miss the Olympic coverage—thanks to marketers, news media, and your neighbors. Overheard one of the broadcasters last night saying something about all the preparation that went into ... discuss
I am just a tetch busy, what with preparations ramping up for our Beyond Cana marriage enrichment retreat which happens Aug. 1-3.Luckily, reader Jim M. has supplied a joke that I don't want to wait un ... discuss
Here's what happened during the visit, "They walked into the church together and a few minutes later, Monroy and McCain walked up to the altar. McCain laid a wreath of white roses – traditional in t ... discuss
Sorry, with all the busy-ness and illness, I failed to get an 8 or 9 week belly photo. As far as the way I feel, this pregnancy has been AWFUL. The only way I am able to get through it is to keep remi ... discuss
The Iconostasis of the Church of the Nativity, during a Vigil Before I move on to talk about other aspects of the conference, I should make a few additional comments about the practices of the par ... discuss
Somebody PLEASE go buy me a frozen cherry limeade from Sonic. I will PAY YOU!! I had a long night last night. I kept waking up, over and over, thanks to pregnancy-related heartburn and gas. At one ... discuss
In June Crossway will release Colin Duriez’s Francis Schaeffer: An Authentic Life. To my knowledge there are currently no biographies of Schaeffer in print—and certainly none that could ... discuss
St. Rita was born at Rocca Porena in the Diocese of Spoleto in 1386 to Antonio and Amata Lotti, who were quite advanced in years. Rita’s birth was an answer to their prayers. The family was well-kno ... discuss
Thanks again to The New Yorker, this time for responding to that timeless cry of humanity -- "OH PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!" -- with Joan Acocella's study of the human hangover. A taste: Some words for ha ... discuss
The book's author, Heidi Hess Saxton, a convert to Catholicism is a blogger at Mommy Monsters, and Behold Your Mother: A Bouquet of Love from Mary to Her Children . She is the editor of Canticle Maga ... discuss
It has long been my mother's assertion that the only toys children need are blocks. a ball, and a doll. When the youngest two children were babies, we noticed that their next oldest siblings were not ... discuss
Our church has announced its intention to publish, yet again, a parish directory. They want us to get the kids together, make an appointment, and get our pictures taken. On the one hand I was excited ... discuss
If the story is true, and it is so mind-boggling I want to believe it’s a hoax, then its breaking during the visit of Pope Benedict XVI (where we watched the pontiff pause in his exit from mass ... discuss
From Today's Office of Readings:From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop Each one of us is called to be both a sacrifice to God and his priest I appeal to you by the mercy of God. This appeal ... discuss
Last year I adapted various poems and short stories for our church’s Easter service. This is one of those adaptations. The images accompanying the poem are from Westminster Presbyterian Churc ... discuss
I heard rumors that this thing could turn around and hit you again after you were seemingly better. I should have heeded those warnings. It didn’t happen to the kids though. Maybe their immune s ... discuss
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. The kids were coughing up lungs and hacking like smokers so I kept them home from school. We went to distribution of the ashes at noon and Curly Girl was very conscienti ... discuss
Turnout was very low at my place, but it was early and pouring out. I suspect between the rain and the Giants parade in NYC, turnout will be lower than expected here in NY - after the parade-goers ha ... discuss
This is a continuation of the Song of Songs series. This is a look at 4:1-7, Lover sings Beloved a wedding night song. I will get back to chapter 3, but Valentine's Day is getting closer and I wanted ... discuss
Over at Inside Catholic, Anthony Esolan has written a sad and beautiful piece about marriage, commitment and death that deserves an attentive read. “Come sit over here,” my wife whispered ... discuss
Operation Rescue sends a message that legal remedies for attacks on pro-lifers will be aggressively pursued. Wichita, KS – Kansas State Representative Vaughn Flora, has issued a formal apology to O ... discuss
One of my favorite annual reads is Dave Barry's yearly Year in Review column. Some high points from his look at 2007:It was a year that strode boldly into the stall of human events and took a wide st ... discuss
What is there to say about Jeremy Creed that hasn’t already been said? I’m not sure I want to hear it! Jeremy works here, and don’t be fooled, even though it’s long, he doesn&# ... discuss
Ephesians 1:7-14--< ?xml:namespace prefix = o /> 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He made to abound toward us in all ... discuss
Pursing Holiness is looking once again at an end-of-life case in the news - this time in Canada, and makes some excellent points: A Jewish Canadian family is demanding treatment that doctors say is f ... discuss
On this Day in 1978:The first Susan B. Anthony dollar enters circulation. (source: Wikipedia.) Quote of the Day: “It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.-William Blake. Prover ... discuss
I don't even know what to say. Just read it:The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies’ new Triple-A affiliate, recently held a contest allowing fans to pick the name of its mascot. Over ... discuss
I think Bobby Schindler is right.There have been a lot of stories of late about how supposedly vegetative patients could understand, or of "miraculous" awakenings by people who doctors were sure would ... discuss
The Holiest Holy Hours are when I bring Christina.Is it because she inspires me by her love of Our Sacramental Lord?Weeellll . . . sometimes, but, more often, it's because she is busy wreaking havoc, ... discuss
For over a month, I have been following the case of Monica Montoya after finding it at Will Grigg’s blog. It is the story of a young working mother who lives in Roselle, New Jersey. Ms. Mont ... discuss
One Thursday night in June, I placed our two year old, Abby, in her bed, kissed her forehead and settled in for a much needed slumber next to my husband, Larry. Life was good. Our family would be welc ... discuss
As promised, Gina and I are taking over A Tale of Two Cities from Catherine and will be talking about some of the great themes in the book. One of the things that makes Dickens a genius as a writer ... discuss
Sally Fitzgerald, the compiler of O’Connor’s letters, notes that when she placed Flannery on the train to return to her Milledgeville, Georgia, home, she was “smiling perhaps a little wanly bu ... discuss
re: Jan Hoffman article: "...the emergency department at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in Upper Manhattan is in full cry... Time for the Rev. Margaret A. Muncie to work the floor. /Not shy, this pas ... discuss
Jim Webb in need of sedativeSunday's Meet the Press with Jim Webb and Lindsey Grahan should have taken place in the ring at a WWE event.Tim Russert played his role well. He was about as effective as o ... discuss
A reason sometimes given for not accepting the Gospel is rejection of—indeed, revulsion at—the idea that Jesus had to shed his blood on the cross in order to save humanity from sin. ... discuss
By Victor Davis Hanson:"The Palestinian people will never forgive the Hamas gangs for looting the home of the Palestinian people's great leader, Yasser Arafat." So Palestinian Authority spokesman Abde ... discuss
Jasmine OwensDonnicka JonesRahjeen MitchellWithin one month, three innocent children were shot in Milwaukee because they happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.A 12-year-old girl was shot ... discuss
Only 5 out of 100 parents polled at a Christian Educators' Conference read to their kids. A review of Revolutionary Parenting by George Barna. A month ago at a Christian educators’ co ... discuss
I'm barreling my way through an amazing little book called, More Than Dates and Dead People: Recovering a Christian View of History. It is by Stephen Mansfield with a foreword by George Grant. I ha ... discuss
Another wonderful modern saint, who those of us on the New Calendar honor today: “Blessed Matrona was born in 1881 into a poor family in the village of Sebino-Epifaniskaya (now Kimovski) in the ... discuss
"MsoNormal"> Blogbat can now announce John McCain has apparently been diagnosed with a rare skin condition, which is the reason for that emerging spot on his forehead. Doctor ... discuss
Make photo slide shows at onetruemedia.comNotice at times when he gets excited and talking at the same time, he gets a red line down his forehead?? He's too cute sometimes!!! ... discuss
At the end of The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis - spoiler alert - when the schoolyard bullies are getting what they so richly deserve, they run away yelling "Murder! Fascists! Lions! It isn't fair." (emp ... discuss
Charlotte Allen, in today's WSJ, says viewers of Amazing Grace may receive the impression \"that Wilberforce was a mostly secular humanitarian whose main passion was not Christian faith but politics ... discuss
Grandma, Heather, Michelle, and a bunch of other gals tagged me on this one, so instead of a Thursday Three, I'll do twice as good and give you some weird facts about me to boot!I really liked reading ... discuss
Part 1 linkMy political philosophy is the same as my philosophy about any other subject. The Bible is the guide to what is right. The Bible says that governing authorities are “agents of God’s w ... discuss
Update on Beheading Plot; Anti-Jewish Sentiment Rising in England; Quebec Town Bans Stoning (ah, at last!); + Your Good Stories Of The DayI'm not sure why this isn't still the leading story. A Britis ... discuss
Yet again we have another horrifying crime against a child, right here in our sunny little corner of Southwest Florida. Cheyenne Eairheart died Wednesday, December 20th. Right before Christmas. As ... discuss
St. John of Shanghai and San FranciscoMy bishop is coming to town next weekend, and I was doing some digging around on the internet to put together a brief biography of him, and stumbled across the fo ... discuss
St. Augustine is one of my favorite saints. At age 12, I read his Confessions and was fascinated with his great love and passion for the Lord. Little did I realize at that time that eleven y ... discuss
Jeremy ReynaldsINDIA (ANS) -- A Pentecostal Church in India has been burned to theground by Hindu radicals. According to Salem Voice Ministries, the alleged arson occurred on June 30. The alleged ar ... discuss
September The goldenrod is yellow;The corn is turning brown;The trees in apple orchardsWith fruit are bending down.The gentians’s bluest fringesAre curling in the sun;In dusty pods the milkweedIt ... discuss
St. Rita was born at Rocca Porena in the Diocese of Spoleto in 1386 to Antonio and Amata Lotti, who were quite advanced in years. Rita’s birth was an answer to their prayers. The family was wel ... discuss
Today is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. It celebrates the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three Portuguese shepherd children--Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco-- from May 13 until ... discuss
Stocks fall, a Priest Convicted, Bush denies spying on "ordinary" Americans, 56 Illegals found in refrigerated trailer, and the anti-smoking pill approved. All this and much much more in this edition ... discuss
I must admit that I’m torn in two diametrically opposed positions when it comes to sex offender registries. The father of three little girls thinks they are a good thing. Indeed, about once every t ... discuss
Here's your Ten on Tuesday meme. Be sure to take time to smell the roses and leave a comment telling us yours is up! Name your ten favorite smells. 1. A newborn baby's forehead2. the shore3. pat ... discuss
Anyone who hasn't been living in a bubble probably knows about the Duke rape case. For those of you who haven't been paying attention, here are a few highlights....NBC 17 News | Authorities: Quick Res ... discuss
Combining ecology and theology, a growing number of churches are choosing “eco-palms” for their Palm Sunday services. It's an idea that's resonating with congregations who previously had not giv ... discuss
As predicted by many, the saga of Abdul Rahman, a Muslim who dared to convert to Christianity is ongoing. Michelle Malkin has the very distressing news (with rather intimidating photo) that some M ... discuss
Sharon Tosi Moore has an excellent piece in The American Thinker today titled, "Terrorists Fight Like Girls." This was one of those slap yourself on the forehead, why didn't I think of that, pieces ... discuss
Here's this week's Ten on Tuesday. Be sure to leave in the comments that yours are up so we can come see your responses. Name 10 things you'd tell people to try.... 1. Homebi ... discuss
It's that time of year again -- the time of both internal and external recollection that we are setting out on a journey. On Ash Wednesday, the ashes placed on our forehead invite us to begin a new ... discuss
As we are on the eve of another Ash Wednesday (and I’ll have a fresh Lenten post tomorrow) I thought I’d repost this from last year, just to get us all in the mood: Buster update: There ... discuss
I can still remember the feeling of her hiccupping inside me; or the double flips and stretches she would wake me with in the middle of the night. What am I saying… she never slept! From the time my ... discuss
This is my oldest sons comment after watching Sproul speak on Luther in which Sproul equated genius' walking a thin line... of being possibly insane. (When you see my profile picture you will notice ... discuss
I was watching Grey’s Anatomy last night, anyone else hooked on it (?), and the last 5 minutes just tore me up and made me wonder a few things. For those of you who didn’t watch it, and who don ... discuss
http://www.crossspot.net/allforchrist/fiction.htm The Friendship Ring By Andrea Graham A light burned my eyelids. “Adriana Malone, get up! It’s time to go and I’m not leaving withou ... discuss
As stated in the Ask Nic post, I have compiled the questions that were either posted or emailed to me. I have edited some of the text around the questions for length, but the questions themselves did ... discuss
The good news is, sentence has already been servedn he woke up Thursday morning, 53-year old Glen Betterley noticed that his head was bleeding. He asked his girlfriend if she had struck him and she re ... discuss
I can still remember the feeling of her hiccupping inside me; or the double flips and stretches she would wake me with in the middle of the night. What am I saying… she never slept! From t ... discuss
