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By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — While acknowledging that power struggles have existed in the Church since it began, Pope Francis said Jesus’ teaching on power leaves no room for ... discussFrom 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
A woman I met recently told me about this article and sent it to me. Every freedom loving American should read it and pass it on to friends and family.“I am a witness to history. “I cannot t ... discuss
Oklahoma City, Okla., May 21, 2013 / 03:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated by the tornado t ... discuss
Oklahoma City, Okla., May 21, 2013 / 03:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated by the torn ... discuss
Vatican City, May 21, 2013 / 01:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- While acknowledging that power struggles have existed in the Church since it began, Pope Francis said Jesus’ teaching on power leaves no r ... discuss
Great commercial showcasing some of the greatest Nba legends. Love the superimposed editing, young and old playing together. ... discuss
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the serva ... discuss
Tweetby Stephanie GrayHave you ever heard someone who supports abortion claim, “No one knows when life begins”? The funny thing is, these very individuals actually do claim to know when it b ... discuss
The Digital Age is upon us. In the span of less than three decades, we have redefined the way humans communicate, entertain, inform, research, create, and connect – and what we know now is only a h ... discuss
By: Trevor Loudon New Zeal What if the “former” Soviet Union had “talent spotted” a young radical named Barack Obama? What if the Soviets/Russia had used their minions in the C ... discuss
You may be one of those Christians who serves. And serves. And serves some more. When you head to church on Sunday you are preparing yourself to serve and when you return home you are exhausted. And i ... discuss
The Goodness of God and the Reality of Evil - Dr. Mohler reflects on the tornado in Oklahoma: “Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us ... discuss
The Goodness of God and the Reality of Evil - Dr. Mohler reflects on the tornado in Oklahoma: “Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us ... discuss
Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us all in this vale of tears known as human life. The problem of evil and suffering is undoubtedly the ... discuss
“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”IMAGE: A map of Kings Island Amusement Park, as it appeared in 1973.Mine was forty years ago last Sunday. We looked into that last week. The next ... discuss
More revelations like those made about Kermit Gosnell and Douglas Karpen will soon come to light, because abortion workers are beginning to “panic” that participating in infanticide could land the ... discuss
(Article image by Roman Genn) By Daniel Foster | National Review: Mitch McConnell had a problem. He needed to give President Obama, the man he had publicly vowed to make a one-term president, a nom ... discuss
Today in Washington, D.C. - May 17, 2013 The Senate was not in session today and will reconvene on Monday at 2 PM, when it will take up S. 954, the farm bill. Yesterday, the Senate voted 97-0 to conf ... discuss
The commemoration of Florence Nightingale is controversial. On the one hand, she doubted or question many of the central articles of the Creed. On the other hand, she believed in God and devoted her l ... discuss
Stem Cells in General Much of the confusion over stem cell research involves misunderstanding of terms, so let’s begin with some definitions. Stem cells are immature cells that are undifferentia ... discuss
Two weeks ago there was a headline about a North Carolina teen who was barred from having a picture with her 1-year-old son in her high school yearbook. The students had been encouraged to bring pe ... discuss
If you aren’t reading Mere-O Notes, you really ought to be. Perhaps it is presumptuous to use an ‘ought’ so early in a discussion of ethics, but so be it. Really, go check it out. It ... discuss
Last night my wife and I sat and did a rough tally of the number of couples we have known as they have gone through dating and engagement. It's a pretty good number of friends, family, and fellow chur ... discuss
“The torrent Kishon swept them away, the onrushing torrent, the torrent Kishon. March on, my soul, with might!” DRB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) Let’s come up ... discuss
“The torrent Kishon swept them away, the onrushing torrent, the torrent Kishon. March on, my soul, with might!” DRB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) How do we “ma ... discuss
A couple of weeks ago Iowa House Republicans passed language in the Health and Human Services Budget that attempts to end the taxpayer funding of abortions. This would affect Medicaid and State mone ... discuss
Lila Rose encourages audience to “stand against abortion” at ABC Women’s Centers banquet by Christina Martin ... discuss
This is the first installment in my series "The strongest pro-choice argument", which will focus on analyzing and responding to Volume 39, Issue 5 of the Journal of Medical Ethics. Issue 5 is a specia ... discuss
I would like to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion regarding the Holy Innocents' Foundation of Oklahoma and the recent actions taken against the Abolitionist Society of Oklahoma.In times ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van Maren“People have often asked, and we’ve asked ourselves—how could Nazi Germany participate in the Holocaust? How can you take entire segments of your society, Jews as well ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 993 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Thursday in ... discuss
I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. ... discuss
“Of the Rock who became your father, you are unmindful, and have forgotten God who gave you birth.” WEB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) If God gives us birth, how c ... discuss
Say the following prayer once a day for 9 days, beginning on May 13 and ending on May 21, the eve of the Feast of St. Rita. St. Rita is the patron saint against: abuse, infertility, lonelin ... discuss
From The Water's Edge By James M. Lindsay Former British prime minister Winston Churchill is featured on a new banknote alongside his famous declaration "I have nothing to offer but blood, toi ... discuss
There are not a few within the institutional Protestant church today who raise an eyebrow when confronted with our message of abolition. "It is all fine and good that you work to fight abortion" ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Descent of the Holy Ghost (Pentecost), Durer, c. 1510 Woodcut, 12.7 x 9.6THE GIFT OF FORTITUDE(Monday, 7th Week of ... discuss
"Let us hold unswervingly to our confession that gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy".What is that promise that confession? It is that our home is in heaven for today the Ascende ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Common of the Apostles: 1963 Psalter: Tuesday, Week III, 1407 Midday Prayer for the Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle, using the ... discuss
In labore requies,in aestu temperies,in fletu solacium.In our labor, rest most sweet;grateful coolness in the heat;solace in the midst of woe.MeditationBy the gift of Fortitude, the soul is strengthen ... discuss
Originally posted May 8, 2011 Fundamentalists and Evangelicals sing in truth, "What a friend we have in Jesus!" But I wonder what their Friend thinks about the way they talk about His Mother ... discuss
Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur Vintage. Amazon review: This author was definitely a garden expert who was qualified to write a gardening book. She wa ... discuss
Arrived home today at sunset and took this picture from our mailbox. Jonny and I had come from Rochester, NY after seeing Ben's recital at Eastman where he is graduating this week with his Mas ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Office of Readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours V ... discuss
Tony Perkin's FRC Washington Update: Senator Mike Lee's resolution should have been a no-brainer. Who could possibly object to a non-binding measure condemning the mass murder of newborns? Senate Demo ... discuss
... that I'm also encouraging them to share with their friends. First, wait to have sex until you are truly ready for parenthood with the baby's father for the child's entire lifetime. Yes, I'm ju ... discuss
Novena to the Holy Ghost Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Pentecost First Day: Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vou ... discuss
Thanks for reading this long testimony but it's important. I have been saved for a little over two years now. Saved out of the depths of Hell, by God's grace.I was born March 17, 1972. I grew up ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to the Social Conservative Review. Dear Friend, It's human nature to wish every victory could be final and decisive. For example, when we defeated Nazi Germany, it was a compl ... discuss
Michael Voris rounds up a collection of Pope Francis’ hard-hitting statements that must have the liberals scratching their heads about what went wrong with “their” Pope. Fr. Tom Rosi ... discuss
Today, May 9th, we commemorate Blessed Mary Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger.Blessed Mary Theresa was born Caroline Gerhardinger in Bavaria in 1797. Encouraged by her parish priest to become a teacher, s ... discuss
a single instance in history in which civil liberty was lost, and religious liberty preserved entire. If therefore we yield up our temporal property, we at the same time deliver the conscience into b ... discuss
one philosophy that can really unify education and life. That philosophy is the philosophy of Christian theism, What is needed is an educational system based on the sovereignty of God, for in such a ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 928 (antiphon, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascen ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 925 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, using the Current Psalmody God, co ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 928 (antiphon, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascensio ... discuss
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter (Click here for readings) Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, ... discuss
Easter 6c, 2013 (May 5, 2013, revised from 2008) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn John 16:23-33 TITLE: “Whatever You Ask in My Name” Grace to you and pea ... discuss
Every college campus has its sub-groups: the jocks, the nerds, the cool kids, etc. When we attended college our campus sported two additional, very distinct, sub-cultures: idealistic freshmen and cyni ... discuss
Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “…If I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to yo ... discuss
May 5th, 2013St. John's and Trinity Lutheran Church, Suring, WI"Look to the Cross"What was the sin of the Israelites? They were ungrateful for God's blessings. And when suffering began, eve ... discuss
I had a chance last week, for just a morning, to get away from Washington. For the first time, I saw the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia. Tredegar was the major foundry of the Confederacy. F ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 894 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 1271 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 551 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, ... discuss
By Kurt Kondrich, American Life League: As our society works at a feverish pace to remove God and replace Him with godless culturally mandated norms, I find myself asking more frequently, “Are you r ... discuss
Rep. Chip Campbell of Rapid City spoke yesterday at the SD Citizens for Liberty Constitution Rally in Rapid City. Campbell mentioned that the bandshell location where he was speaking was the place the ... discuss
'Sexuality ed expert': Laws pass when parents don't object; says one or two phone calls can derail sex ed programAs a registrant at the 36th annual Planned Parenthood-directed Oregon Adolescent Sexu ... discuss
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How Does Popular Shooting Sports Outfitter Larry Potterfield Think Gun Control Will Affect Ammunition? He Tells Usauthored By Jonathon M. Seidl If you're at all interested in ... discuss
On Friday's The Five, Greg Gutfeld delivered a terrific monologue about the idiocy of comparing the Boston terrorist attack to Sandy Hook.Here's video:TranscriptGREG GUTFELD: So, some intelligence exp ... discuss
So the good Archbishop Vigneron continues to face opposition to his clear explanation of the teachings of the Catholic Church. Today, protestors marched outside of the Archdiocese of Detroit carrying ... discuss
Easter 5c, 2013 Easter5c-2013.mp3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for today is from the Gospel just read, from St. John chapter sixteen. Ask any craftsm ... discuss
I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Common of Apostles: 1962 (reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Feast of Philip and James, Apostle ... discuss
In a play on one of the Gipper’s greatest lines, the Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin urges us to “Tear Down this Icon.” The highly touted “From the Right” columnis ... discuss
Aristotle said that courage is the greatest virtue, because without it none of the rest are possible.We have a strange definition of courage taking form in our culture. A basketball player tells the w ... discuss
I CAN’T HEAR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Be there. Be part of the greatest civil rights struggle of all time. ... discuss
Ramona:* For Ramona's book club, we finished The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew, by Margaret Sidney. First published in 1881, the sometimes old-fashioned language was a minor hurdle, ... discuss
John Wycliffe’s body had been buried outside St. Mary’s Church for more than forty years when his grave was disturbed. Upon the orders of Pope Martin V, his remains were exhumed, his bones ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 2 is St. Athanasius (295 - 373). He was the Church's greatest hero in the battle against Arianism (a heresy that denied Christ's divinity),which, in his lifetime, earned h ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 2 is St. Athanasius.A champion of orthodoxy! He did not die a martyr, but his life was martyrdom in the truest sense. Athanasius was the Church's greatest hero in the batt ... discuss
Rolley Haggard has written four articles about what the churches and Christians should do to end abortion. The following articles appeared in BreakPoint: Excerpts: We Could End Abortion 'O ... discuss
By: Trevor Loudon New Zeal Why should I support KeyWiki? Here’s why. Millions of patriotic Americans voted for their own destruction in 2012, because they had no idea that their country is beset ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 852 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Thursday in ... discuss
On this day in 1789, George Washington became the first president under the Constitution of the United States of America. A great man in both stature and character, who could have been king but relinq ... discuss
Vatican City, Apr 30, 2013 / 06:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The “greatest danger” for the Church is if it becomes worldly, since this prevents her from communicating the message of the Cross, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 844 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1150 Midday Prayer for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, ... discuss
By Ronie BerggrenIn 2004, I was interviewed by Associated Press simply because I was considered to be something exclusively exotic: a Swede who actually supported George W. Bush, and then traveled to ... discuss
One of the most contentious topics concerning abolitionism today concerns the validity of "church exhortation." That is, are Christians allowed to address believers who attend other churches, and exh ... 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 “They ran from the t ... discuss
Despite the action of the French Senate that redefined marriage last week, the advocates of true marriage remain determined and undeterred. Calling themselves La Manif pour Tous (Demonstration for All ... discuss
"Penny wise, pound foolish," was first written in a book in the 1600's by the British author Robert Burton. It's an idiom that means one chooses tiny gains over expensive losses, usually seen ove ... discuss
One of the reasons I have confidence in the eventual success of our defense of true marriage is that the left must overreach. They cannot help themselves. In order to end marriage in America, in the w ... discuss
Recall Abortion: Ending the Abortion Industry’s Exploitation of Women by Janet Morana (Saint Benedict Press, $22.37, 211 pages) A new book, by a co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, ... discuss
Today, as always, Christians find themselves in head to head disputes over issues they cannot compromise. No matter what creative thinking either side might apply, there are things they cannot and wil ... discuss
One of the significant difficulties many husbands and wives encounter is the place of sexual desire and pleasure in marriage. I want to speak to this today by answering a representative question, one ... discuss
Here are a handful of new Kindle deals you may have missed over the weekend: Journey to Joy by Josh Moody, a brand new book, ($0.99); Who Do You Think You Are? by Mark Driscoll ($3.99); What Jesus Dem ... discuss
Fifth Sunday of Easter “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 837 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1134 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 529 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 73 ... discuss
by Jeffery Blanco, Louisiana Conservative: It may prove to be the American crime story of the decade, maybe even of the century, but if you are to ask the average person who Kermit Gosnell is they w ... discuss
One of the most prolific artists of country music died this morning, from complications related to irregular blood pressure. He was 81.Born in a log cabin in Saratoga, Texas (a town outside of Beaumon ... discuss
On Friday, President Barack Obama became the the first sitting president to address the Planned Parenthood National Conference. But rather than avoiding abortion, he tackled it head-o ... discuss
A recent major study by the United Nations admitted that ageing is now a worldwide “megatrend” in both developed and developing nations. Demographic Winter is arriving at breakneck speed. ... discuss
by Deacon Keith Fournier - Two years before becoming Pope, Karol Cardinal Wotyla spoke to the U.S. Bishops. His observation was republished in the Wall Street Journal on November 9, 1978: “We ar ... discuss
The greatest country singer of all time died today at the age of 81. He leaves behind Nancy Jones, his wife of 30 years, his sister Helen Scroggins and children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews ... discuss
To America: April 23,2013 Transparency-Barack Obama's best-kept secret. Preamble:Four years and twenty-four" letters ago, I starte ... discuss
Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education guidelines for training new physicians could change in 2014…for the better.By Stephanie BlockThere was a disturbing point during the days when t ... discuss
By Daniel Hannan, MEP Is there such a thing as a Whig aesthetic? Do we find buildings or works of art that radiate the liberal, patriotic, small-government values that in time came to define the ... discuss
Producers of a forthcoming National Geographic TV special polled Americans, today’s Americans, in one of those fantasy fights that are so popular with boxing fans. This time, though, the pollste ... discuss
Common Sense Must reading. From an Amazon review: Common Sense is one of the greatest articles of argumentation ever written. Paine was the finest pamphleteer of his age and was able to turn the disc ... discuss
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) listens during a news conference on a comprehensive immigration reform framework Jan. 28, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Image credit: Getty Images via @ ... discuss
Last Thursday’s two-run homer by Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier was one of the most heartwarming moments of this MLB season so far. To quote Wesley Smith: “The pernicious sea ... discuss
These books are free at the time of listing. This can change, so be sure to check the cost first, before you download. You do not need a Kindle to take advantage of these offers. You can read them on ... discuss
INTERESTING HISTORY OF CHECHEN TERRORISM A SHORT HISTORY OF CHECHNYA AND CHECHEN TERRORISM By Ben H. English “A time will come when the whole world will go mad. And to anyon ... discuss
Woo. Yikes. Keep on training. Poetry so bad it has to be read to believed. (refer also to prior feed the beast suggestions). Repugnance. Women and the Greatest Generation (of). Immigration and a 1 ... discuss
Outside my window... Sam and Izzy on the soccer field - Izzy the player and Sam the ref. I am thinking... about everything that has to be done for Rosie's first communion this upcoming weekend. ... discuss
Jerry Holbert Cartoon Alan Caruba, Contributing Author: Today, Monday, April 22, is Earth Day. Begun in 1970, it led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, along with the Clean Air, ... discuss
"Democracy:Involves the government ruling and making laws for the "greater good" of all people, they may abolish personal rights in doing so. Democracy is government by and for the people.&nb ... discuss
20 April AD 1558 Johannes Bugenhagen (1485-1558), was from Pomerania in northern Germany. Because of his ancestral region, he took the Latin name Pomeranus and Martin Luther often called him "Doctor ... discuss
"Be a real man!" There has always been so much focus on the women that are going into abortion facilities, but why are they there in the first place? There are obviously some women who ... discuss
The Third Sunday of EasterActs 9:1-22Peace Lutheran Church, McMurray, PA“The Chief of Sinners; The Greatest Missionary” It is fitting, perhaps, to host a missionary visit on this Sunday in w ... discuss
Cause what if Your blessings come through raindropsWhat if Your healing comes through tearsWhat if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're nearWhat if trials of this life are Your ... discuss
Rex has it right yet again. The ever compassionate, polite left. Poor Britain. Once it was a very paragon of nations, associated with high-toned manners, a courtly sense of reticence and an aversio ... discuss
Sorry for the light blogging this week - coming back to a regular schedule after a week off for spring break is always a big jarring the first few days back. And also since I am not a professional bl ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORApril 7, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler In the forty days between the Resurrection and the Ascension, our Lord appeared to numerous individuals and to various groups, including some five ... discuss
I used to think I had my stuff together. Then I got married.Marriage is great—but it rocked everything I knew. I quickly realized my basic goal in life, prior to getting married, was to simply remai ... discuss
Many years ago, Mother Teresa declared that the world’s greatest destroyer of peace is abortion. Though that’s the kind of statement we might expect from a nun, it’s a rather extrao ... discuss
Many years ago, Mother Teresa declared that the world’s greatest destroyer of peace is abortion. Though that’s the kind of statement we might expect from a nun, it’s a rather extrao ... discuss
by Robert ColquhounCallum Brown's book, "The death of Christian Britain" challenged the conventional belief that secularisation was a process that started with the Industrial Revolution. It noted the ... discuss
Seventh Day:Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ESPECIALLY VENERATE AND GLORIFY MY MERCY,* and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spir ... discuss
Seventh Day:Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ESPECIALLY VENERATE AND GLORIFY MY MERCY,* and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spir ... discuss
Seventh DayToday bring to Me the Souls who especially venerate and glorify My Mercy*,and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spirit. The ... discuss
(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was one of the pivotal leaders of the American civil rights movement. King was a Baptist minister, one of the few leadership roles available to black men at the ti ... discuss
Facebook is a great place to find inspiration for blog posts. Have you seen this false one about General Pershing and Philippino Muslim terrorists? It's totally gruesome. A [completely not-]True sto ... discuss
On these final thoughts for Resurrection Day, I want to share my favorite rendition of this song from the original Ernie Haase and Signature Sound group! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!http: ... discuss
Before I get into this final principle for Resurrection Sunday, I want to post one more video from Sandi Patty, entitled, "Was it a Morning Like This?" Was it a morning like this one when Mary Magdale ... discuss
There is so much talk of Good Friday and Resurrection (Easter) Sunday, but very few people actually talk about Saturday and what happened in between the two. I wonder why that is? Saturday is the pivo ... discuss
Before I get into that topic, which is, quite frankly, fascinating . . . In honor of Good Friday I am loading two of my all time favorite songs from Sandi Patty called "The Via Dolorosa" and "The Day ... discuss
“At least in your final hours, you once again enjoyed the Church’smercies in preparing your soul.” from book Maid of Heaven Today is traditionally the day during Holy Week when Christi ... discuss
Keeping up with Holy Week, here is an EXCELLENT piece on the LOGIC of the Cross. This is logic that it is really quite hard to argue with. Again, my thanks to my very dear and recently departed friend ... discuss
The Spectator (U.K.) notes that, under Pope Francis, "Satan is Back". Guess what, folks? He was always there, and his greatest trick was making you think he wasn't.... The precipitous decline in Brita ... discuss
I just got home from closing events in Wisconsin … where they fed me fried cheese curds (look it up if you aren’t aware of these) and bratwurst. But the highlight was meeting a mom who cho ... discuss
From Alan Graebner, Birth Control and the Lutherans—The Missouri Synod as a Case Study, Journal of Social History, Vol. 2, No. 4, Summer 1969, pages 320-22:"In this case he [Rehwinkel] was much a ... discuss
The last few mornings I’ve been watching “Catholic Canvas” on EWTN which is an explanation of the art of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican museums. I had known about the restoration of the fres ... discuss
I've seen this image from CatholicVote making the rounds on Facebook, and I'm not sure what to think about it. It seems to me that ALL three of the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (Lo ... discuss
Franciscan University of Steubenville offers mission trips to its students who want to sacrifice their time and effort on spring break to help the less fortunate. Some are romantic, like the mission t ... discuss
Our parents warned us to always be careful what we ask for because we just might get it. It is sound advice that tends to get ignored, thus leaving us exposed to the unforeseen and unwelcom ... discuss
I was absolutely exhuberant when I first learnt that we had a Pope. It was a different feeling than when Pope Benedict was chosen. I had grieved John Paul the Great, but Benedict's resignation took th ... discuss
Monica Migliorino Miller is not a name I was familiar with until about six weeks ago, when I received a copy of her book, Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion War. She asked me to consider it f ... discuss
Monica Migliorino Miller is not a name I was familiar with until about six weeks ago, when I received a copy of her book, Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion War. She asked me to consider it f ... discuss
For the last decade, I’ve had a copy of Whatever Happened to the Human Race? on my “pro-life” bookshelf, but I hadn’t actually read it until this past week—prompted by the death of ... discuss
For the last decade, I’ve had a copy of Whatever Happened to the Human Race? on my “pro-life” bookshelf, but I hadn’t actually read it until this past week—prompted by the death of ... discuss
The Use of Graphic Images, In Light of the Cross By Bud Shaver- Prayer and a Pro-Life Witness Within the Pro-Life community…“To use or not use graphic images, that is the question.”& ... discuss
In every 40 Days for Life campaign, at some point, people have all felt the same thing — loneliness. Local leaders and volunteers alike can sometimes think, “Does anyone else care about this? ... discuss
As I am sure you can guess, being a mom to five kids doesn't lend itself to being able to blog the way I'd like, but here is a quick update for those of you who are still reading!Well, we made it thro ... discuss
Lent II – February 24, 2013 Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn lent2-2013 TITLE: “Rejected” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord ... discuss
While the Left likes to pretend that they oppose bullying with all their heart and soul, Ben Shapiro, editor-at-large of Breitbart.com, argues that in reality the Left is the greatest purveyor of bul ... discuss
Tweet This PostRescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death. Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hear ... discuss
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It is difficult to comprehend that there is only about a week and a half left of Pope Benedict’s memorable and excellent papacy. This is a difficult time for Catholics, including myself. We cannot e ... discuss
Today is President's day. Below is an excellent article by the Heritage Foundation with timely analysis marking this holiday. It's worth the read: George Washington's Example on Religious Lib ... discuss
Christina and I were sitting on my bed, listening to Marco Rubio's rebuttal of the State of the Union speech. I was calm, not expecting any surprises, when he said,"I want to offer school choice to al ... discuss
Christopher Dorner, (alleged) murderer of three people, wants the world to understand him. He has heroes. Killer Dorner is clearly an avowed Leftist.From his "manifesto":Off the record, I love your ne ... discuss
FATHER FRANK’S RANTSRant Number 525 8 February 2013Les MiserablesWhy does this passionate musical enthral so much? Les Miserables...Why its success? Answer: because of three loves. Also, because ... discuss
On a number of occasions I have written about the loneliness of disability. I suppose readers might be apt to think loneliness is not unique to people with severe disabilities, and th ... discuss
Sacrifice is a polarizing term. Some view it as a virtue. Others view it as a vice. For some, it represents an act of weakness. For others, an act of strength. But no matter what kind of connotations ... discuss
This afternoon I was handed a packet of thank-you notes written by the 5th grade at Little Brother's school. Every child in his class wrote me a thank-you note last week, during Catholic Schools Week, ... discuss
While some of us might balk at the notion that not killing one's children is "courage," we are nevertheless glad to hear about the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick's Mother making the ... discuss
Pastor Stephen E. Broden Fair Park Bible Fellowship Church 1321 Rowan Dallas, TX 75223 The 44th NAACP Image Awards will be held Friday, February 1st, 2013. The awards come at a time when the economic, ... discuss
Today is the feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, a 13th century Dominican priest, philosopher, and theologian. As a Doctor of the Church, he has been given the title "Angelic Doctor" and is the patron of C ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for January 28 is St. Thomas Aquinas.St. Thomas ranks among the greatest writers and theologians of all time. His most important work, the Summa Theologiae, an explanation and sum ... discuss
I am the Flagby Ruth Apperson RousI am the flag of the United States of America.I was born on June 14, 1777, in Philadelphia.There the Continental Congress adopted my stars and stripes as the national ... discuss
The March for Life is the largest civil rights protest in the world, but you won't see it in the news.On Friday, January 25 2013, in 20 degree cold and snow, nearly two thirds of a million people gath ... discuss
Those familiar with the abortion movement know that an early strategy was to create an enemy. Bernard Nathanson, abortionist turned pro-life champion, tells how he and Lawrence Lader, founder of NARAL ... discuss
by Patrick B. Craine WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 25, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The pro-life struggle is the “greatest civil rights battle of all time,” homilist Fr. Carter Griffin told a ... discuss
"The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control." Keyes: A Sage for our Time.Alan Keyes, "He must be stopped or the United States will cea ... discuss
Remarks of Robert N. Going at the funeral of Sylvester Foltman:On his 89th birthday, just over a year ago, after the cake and ice cream had been put away, I asked Uncle Sy if he had a favorite year i ... discuss
The Pro-Life March Continues Jessica Prol, FRC’s Managing Editor for Policy Publications, wrote about the history and the dangers of legal abortion in an op-ed that appeared in The Washington T ... discuss
Tweet This PostWhat does one say on such a grievous day? This post will not be a “feel good” post but I ask you that if you started reading that you read to the end. I’m a visionary, I tend to ... discuss
Sarah Palin wrote from her Facebook today on the issue of abortion considering it’s the anniversary of Roe vs Wade. And she takes Obama to task for making the protection of childre ... discuss
Today is the feast of St.Vincent of Saragossa, deacon and martyr.St. Vincent of Saragossa was one of the Church's three most illustrious deacons, the other two being Stephen and Lawrence. He is also S ... discuss
{Genesis 1:26-31} In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Introduction Perhaps you’ve heard the old saw that goes like this. A man turned to his friend and said, “Do ... discuss
16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities “unwise and untimely.R ... discuss
I’m quite late this year in compiling my list of the top books I read or reviewed this past year. Better late than never! There were many great books that came across my desk, and I couldn’ ... discuss
"[N]o one in the world who prizes liberty and human rights can feel anything but a strong kinship with America. Yours is the one great nation in all of history that was founded on the precept of equal ... discuss
Introduction "So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of John, do you love (ἀγαπάω) Me more than these?' He said to Him, 'Yes, Lord; You know that I love (φ ... 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
Abolish Human Abortion is one of my favorite organizations, not only because of their mission to end abortion, but also the way they spread the message through items such as posters, t-shirts, an ... discuss
In Geneva there was a man by the name of Caroli who became part of the Calvinist Reformation but eventually went back to Rome and started accusing Calvin of being an Arian. Caroli demanded that Calvin ... discuss
Thirteen-year-old Greg Hoffman had been begging his parents for an iPhone all year. So on Christmas morning he was thrilled to find the object of his desire under the tree, but there was a catch. T ... discuss
"Most beautiful Maid of Heaven, how brilliant is your light.Like a shining star you point the way to the Father of all light."From a personal standpoint the greatest thing I can ever say about Saint J ... discuss
Happy New Year and Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God!On this first day of the new year, just eight days after the feast of the birth of Christ, we remember the Blessed Virgin Mary by celebrating he ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 432 Psalms from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1345 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 156 Psalm ... discuss
Dear President Obama,My name is Harold Estes, approaching 95 on December 13 of this year. People meeting me for the first time don’t believe my age because I remain wrinkle free and pr ... 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
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 Facebook for the past several days, I’ve been counting down my 50 favorite Christmas songs. Coming up with the top 50 songs wasn’t terribly difficult. I’ve identified roughly 375 ... discuss
Dec 24 - Homily: Christmas Legacy of Joy On Christmas Eve Fr. Elias preaches on the historicity of the Birth of Christ and how we have been celebrating this ever since with the greatest joy of the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 436 Psalms and canticle as in Evening Prayer II of Christmas, 414 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 159 ... discuss
Can’t we put this FAT bastard so far away they would have to “pipe sunshine” in to him?……Papa Mike Certainly not the first time Comrade Crisco has bashed America ... discuss
