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Tweetby Alanna GomezZach Sobiech passed away on Monday. He was 18 years old. Before he died, he set off on a mission to let everyone know that “you don't have to find out you are dying to start livi ... discussBelow 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
The FYB liked this school book so well he wanted his own copy. It qualifies as an ‘informational text,’ as it is an account of alphabet and where it came from. It begins with the Phoen ... discuss
Driving out of town on a Thursday, a pastor passed an adult movie store. Toward the edge of its parking lot, a familiar bright green car caught his eye. It belonged to another clergyman in his town, a ... discuss
There's a little girl whose parents bring her and her baby brother to the 12:00 Mass every Sunday. They've started sitting near the folk group, and she keeps her eyes firmly on the musicians.One recen ... discuss
The Roundabout Dog Tour is inspired by the artwork of Swedish artist Lars Vilks. It intends to visit 60 European cities to highlight the importance of free speech. As in many campaigns before it, art ... discuss
Vatican City, May 19, 2013 / 07:22 am (CNA/EWTN News).- St. Peter’s Square was “transformed into an open-air Cenacle,” Pope Francis said after he celebrated Pentecost with Church mov ... discuss
Greg L. Bahnsen, in his book, By This Standard, writes “Will your life be founded upon the sure rock of God’s word or the ruinous sands of independent human opinion? Will your ethical decisions be ... discuss
Contact: Kathy Shipp, 323-522-4179 LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Winner "Best Inspirational" film. The new indie film by Darla Rae, inspired by the real life basketball camps of ... discuss
Cordoba, Spain, May 17, 2013 / 12:02 pm (CNA).- Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain, is calling on the faithful not to remain silent about the genocide of abortion and to work for “polic ... discuss
One random act of kindness doesn’t make that big a difference — or does it? This creative video shows how one small decision can have big repercussions. Like a small stone sending ripples acro ... discuss
Welcome to the Weekly Town Crier. Proclaiming blindness to the blind for a long time. Keeping our finger on the pulse of pop culture. Sending out feelers into the cultural battlefield to bring you bac ... 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
We hope you enjoy this uplifting new video from Grassfire Productions. Inspired by the very popular Super Bowl commercial, "So God Made a Farmer", this short piece celebrates true American patrioti ... discuss
by Kirsten Andersen PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Tougher safety regulations passed in the wake of grisly discoveries at Kermit Gosnell’s “house of horrors” abo ... discuss
by Kirsten Andersen PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Tougher safety regulations passed in the wake of grisly discoveries at Kermit Gosnell’s “house of horrors” abo ... discuss
This is the kind of blog comment that makes you want to know its author. It came as a response to my post, years back, on The Gift of Tongues. I post it today with immense gratitude for the time he ... discuss
Court intervenes to save life of France’s ‘Terri Schiavo’ by Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent Analysis May ... discuss
1955 Calendar (Double): May 15 Today we celebrate the life of St. John Baptist de la Salle. Born April 30, 1651, St. John would live until Good Friday, April 7, 1719. He would be remem ... discuss
St. Louis Reporter Larry Conners revealed via Facebook yesterday that he has been "hammered" by the IRS since his much-discussed interview with Barack Obama. Conners, a veteran reporter, asked tough, ... discuss
Today is the 96th anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady to the three little shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. She warned the little ones about what would happen if men did not turn away ... discuss
Diary of a Pro-Life Girl enumerates some things that could be improved at the Ottawa March for Life: 1. The focus on Christianity. How many atheist or agnostic pro-lifers didn't attend, or left ear ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 12, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler Following Pentecost, the Apostles discussed whether someone had to become a Jew to be a Christian. It seems an odd problem for us today, ... discuss
A weekly column by Father George Rutler. Following Pentec ... 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
Do you have someone you love? Sure you do. We all do. We were created to share our hearts and desire companionship. With mother’s day just around the corner, I thought I’d share a little ... discuss
This was my first ever March for Life! To say I was nervous would be an extreme understatement. As May 9th approached I found I could think about little else. I was incredibly excited to finally ... discuss
Enda Kenny, Ireland's Taoiseach, who'sproposing abortion legislation whichis worse than the British Abortion Act.Pope Francis has written to the Argentine Assembly of Bishops expressing the desire tha ... discuss
I'm very pleased that the Catholic New Agency picked up this story about chant as part of free culture. The ChantCafe gets a shout out. Denver, Colo., May 9, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Gregori ... discuss
Denver, Colo., May 9, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Gregorian chant is freely available and a music of the people – not the domain of a stuffy, Catholic elite as it is often perceived, says ... discuss
If you are just joining in, this is part 2 of a series about feet and what they have to do with spirituality. The Bible has over 300 references to feet, and I studied about this and wanted to share i ... discuss
Arthur Rackham, The Story of the Three Bears, 1837via WikipediaThis was inspired by Animalarium's Season of the Bear post where you will find some really delightful illustrations of bears. ... discuss
Today’s book review post is special for two reasons. First, this marks the 150th book review I’ve posted here at Fundamentally Reformed. Second, this review includes the foreword I was pri ... discuss
Ireland’s pro-life status in jeopardy? by Mitch Behn Ireland’s status ... discuss
Today, the sixth Sunday of Easter, almost starts us on a countdown to Pentecost, the “birthday of the Church”. For the first reading (Ac 15:1-2, 22-29) concerns the Council of Jerusalem (ca. 42 ... discuss
Join Jen and the other Quicktakers over at the Conversion Diary 1. Sorry for the late blogging this week and I'd like to tell you that next week will be better but... I don't know why this keeps h ... discuss
Click photo to enlarge. Also take the poll at end of this post. From NYDailyNews.com, May 3: A North Carolina high school banned a student mom from holding her baby son in her yearbook photo over fear ... discuss
Alan Caruba, Contributing Author: Today, May 2, is a day to be especially watchful. Jihadists are particularly fond of celebrating anniversaries and on that day in 2011 Seal Team Six found and killed ... discuss
The Susan B. Anthony List recognizes a few young leaders each year for their work and dedication to the Pro-Life cause at their annual Campaign For Life Gala. This year one of the four women honored i ... discuss
Yesterday my family and I went to a parish in the area that we had not been to yet. We have been living in our new city for 2.5 months now, and wanted to settle into a parish and establish ”ro ... 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
It sounds insane, but with this administration anything is possible. Do you think sharing your faith is treason?BREAKING: PENTAGON CONFIRMS MAY COURT MARTIAL SOLDIERS WHO SHARE CHRISTIAN FAITHThe Fami ... discuss
To hear some tell it, it's almost as if abolitionists are planning to show up at your solid, Gospel-preaching, totally pro-life church's front entrance any given Sunday, unannounced, with baby carnage ... discuss
From Victor Davis Hanson's latest... In Star Trek lore, the Borg was a collective of servile drone operatives that sought to assimilate other species into its “hive mind.”Something akin to th ... discuss
by LauraLoo Shortly after Joni Eareckson Tada spoke at the National Religious Broadcasters’ Convention in March (see video below), her latest book, Joni & Ken: An Untold Love Story, was released ... discuss
By EDWARD PENTIN | Key cardinals, bishops and other noted experts in the liturgy from around the world will gather in Rome June 25-28 to discuss the sacred liturgy and its correct celebration ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 839 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1140 Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter God, come to my assistance.& ... discuss
I never would have imagined that I would sell an e-book. I was really opposed to the idea of e-books for a long time after they came out on the market. I love the smell and feel of a good old fashion ... 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
The Right Planet Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen B. West explains the history of America’s progressive tax system, and its influence on wasteful spending. Would you believe that the author of the “Communist ... discuss
Or: Yet Another Adventure in The Equuschick’s and Shasta’s Marriage. Thursday morning Shasta got up at 7 am and began to make pancakes. Since he had made it to bed at 2 am and The Equusc ... discuss
Omaha, Neb., Apr 28, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A new documentary tracks the gripping journey of how a priest and his community – through fidelity to Church tradition and Vatican II ̵ ... 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
A detailed analysis of the bombs used at the Boston Marathon and during a firefight between the suspects and law enforcement shows how closely the bombmakers followed instructions from the digital al ... discuss
...inspired the attack on the Family Research Center. The terrorist picked the group off SPLC's website. Bet you haven't read that in the mainstream media!Video: Southern Poverty Law Center Linked to ... discuss
German historian Götz Aly is an expert on euthanasia during the Nazi era. In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses why many accepted the murder of the handicapped and mentally ill, and how his own daught ... discuss
Contact: Patrick O'Neill, 877-526-4483 MENDHAM, N.J., April 25, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Danny Loomans, an inspired teen from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has decided to do something extraordinary. H ... 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
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
My First Things column this week was more or less (and a little weirdly) inspired by three very disparate things: Pope Francis’ thoughts on “the dark joy of gossip” (and his homily f ... discuss
You may be surprised to learn that according to the latest Post-ABC surveys -- among registered voters, President Bush;s approval rating today is equal to President Obama's, at 47 percent. I, on the ... discuss
Today we commemorate Blessed Teresa Maria of the Cross, Carmelite nun and founder.Teresa Maria Manetti (Bettina was her nickname.) was born at Campi Bisenzio, Florence, Italy. Daughter of Salvatore Ma ... discuss
My painting of the capture of the White Hat Boston Marathon Bomber- This painting was inspired by a thread at Something Awful. Explosion At The Boston Marathon - Suspect In Custody I currently ha ... discuss
I have watched in horror as the city of Boston has been terrorized. I have been to Boston n many occasions.It once again looks like those responsible are jihadi scum. I am always heartened to hear fro ... discuss
I would like to thank Mike Shaw over at his blog My Life and Such for nominating/granting me this award.This is really nice, especially for a blog that I do not update as much as I could or should. A ... discuss
James Bond as envisioned by Ian FlemingToday marks the day it all started. On this date in April 1953, Jonathan Cape, a London based publisher, released the 1st James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, ... discuss
The (Congressional) Medal of Honor was established in 1861, during the Civil War. The qualifications for being awarded the Medal have been tightened up and refined over the years, but it is curr ... 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
The Susan B. Anthony List recognizes a few young leaders each year for their work and dedication to the Pro-Life cause at their annual Campaign For Life Gala. This year one of the four women honored i ... discuss
The other day I found out that Europeans are crazy about tumbleweeds from Arizona. They’ll pay $25 for a small one and $50 for a big one — as long as they are genuine Arizona tumbleweeds. ... 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
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
As you can probably guess from the title, I've decided to share some pretty big decisions that I've made over the last couple of weeks. These decisions range from changes in my career, residence, and ... discuss
Excerpts from All the Audiences, Homilies, Letters, Messages, and Speeches of the New Holy Father, up until Easter Sunday "Pray for me and until we meet again. We will see each other soon. Tomorrow I ... discuss
via Littlebytesnews Current Events:"In the tradition of A Lion Called Christian and Alex and Me comes An Eagle Named Freedom, Jeff Guidry's story of rehabilitating an eagle named Freedom back to ... discuss
Been really busy and sick (which explains the lack of posts) but I finally have a chance to write so... here's my list of things learned on Wednesday...This week I'm tackling myths that many people (e ... discuss
In honor of Holy Week, and with tonight being the commonly accepted night of The Last Supper, I think it appropriate to discuss the topic of just WHO Jesus IS. Not "was", because He lives! H ... 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
(This is inspired by a reflection I heard yesterday while listening to Johnnette Benkovic on her EWTN radio show Women of Grace)The following was a part of the 1st Reading from Tuesday's Office of Rea ... discuss
This prayer vigil will be one hour in length, rain or shine. It is peaceful, loving and legal. This is not a protest. It is appropriate for youth. Christ gave all for us, can we give Him one ho ... discuss
Kaja is a student at DePaul University and although she is very committed to advancing the pro-life message, her study abroad experience distracted her from this passion. Her trip to the March for Lif ... discuss
Here is the homily of Papa Francesco from the Mass earlier today that was for the Inauguration of his Petrine ministry. As I expected, he did speak about San Giuseppe.& called on us to imitate h ... discuss
God Bless Pope Francis....and Pope Benedict"The appearance of a new pope is a noisy affair. The great bells of St. Peter’s follow the white smoke; the cheering crowd of tens of thousands overflow th ... 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
As readers of this blog already know, I am a huge supporter of increasing Commonwealth trade and other ties. Our Sovereign Lady has worked tirelessly to serve the Commonwealth. HM's Commonwealth Day ... discuss
This week’s story is from Joe Paolelli of Loyola Students for Life. Joe’s story can inspire many of us who are pro-life but have had our passion wane. There are a lot of pro-lifers out th ... discuss
Today’s update almost sounds like a weather report. We have wind, blowing snow, freezing cold, hail and lightning – and finally, sunshine. We pray that just as the sun will come, so will the end o ... discuss
After this powerful March for Life experience, Dominican students raise money to help women in need.With all the students from Illinois who attended the March for Life, there are many moving stories o ... discuss
Some have been wondering why there have not been many posts lately. I have always stated that if the Lord is not giving me something to say, then I will say nothing. When I post, it is bec ... discuss
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By Adriane DorrOne of the largest Lutheran church bodies in the world, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), announced Feb. 5 that it had broken fellowship with “those churches who ... discuss
This is the auction of a painting entrusted to me by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, who, much influenced by the reflective canvas stylings of President George Bush II, decided to immediately embark u ... discuss
My friend Daria Stockey has written a great piece on Father's For Good on the Knights of Columbus website called "Giving Up Stuff". We should be thinking of what Lenten practices we are goi ... 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
Having a friend who is in a Catholic religious order proves rewarding in more ways than one but it’s especially great to receive newsletters from such a friend, which I do. The latest newsy-emai ... discuss
Having a friend who is in a Catholic religious order proves rewarding in more ways than one but it’s especially great to receive newsletters from such a friend, which I do. The latest newsy-emai ... discuss
I promise these things will be more faith focused once Lent begins.1) I'm sure you've all heard about the letter Archbishop Gomez sent out to the Los Angeles Archdiocese regarding Cardinal Mahony and ... 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
We went to the March For Life last week, as mentioned in my previous post, and had a great time. When I say "we" I mean Bobcats For Life. However, I think the part of the weekend that was most special ... discuss
Brrrr... As I write this, I'm shivering a little because of the nippy weather. January saw us Metro Manila residents welcoming cool weather in our respective places, and my family and I have been enjo ... discuss
IMAGE: CNS Photo by Jonathan Ernst of Reuters. Used here without permission or shame.The March for Life is arguably the largest annual public demonstration in the Nation's capital, and one of the most ... discuss
One of the most wonderful attributes of the internet is the ability to share the beautiful things people do and have done that can uplift the human spirit and give us hope. Barbara and I shared a l ... discuss
Jackson, Mississippi's Abortion Queen Diane Derzis ~ The Queen of Mean ~ sashayed around her decaying empire and claimed Jesus is her savior during OSA's States of Refuge event coinciding with the 40t ... discuss
St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), a Swiss theologian and the patron saint of writers has long been my mentor and model, and one of my most powerful intercessors. As a theologian and writer, I look to ... discuss
Pastor Saeed Abedini is an American citizen, but is being held in an Iranian prison where he has been since last September. Before that he was under house arrest. Pastor Abedini is in Evin ... discuss
“On Monday, CNN host Piers Morgan invited Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on his program to discuss gay marriage and the bible. Fresh off his feud with Second Amendment rights activists fol ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jan 18, 2013 / 04:05 am (CNA).- Amid speculation over the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, concerns have been raised about the possibility of appointing individuals known for crit ... discuss
Kristan Hawkins, who runs Students for Life of America, has put together a great book with stories about courageous pro-life students. Courage is vital in the pro-life movement. We can often feel lik ... discuss
“God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom ... discuss
I was raised in the Nazarene Church, and so when I felt a "call" to the ministry, I went to study theology at the nearest Nazarene University, which was Southern Nazarene University, in Bethany, Oklah ... discuss
Things to read if you are not currently in Paris participating in their March for Life on January 13th. Kathryn Jean Lopez notes how House Speaker John Boehner is channeling Henry Hyde: ...he sound ... discuss
I am a big fan of movies/books when they are about people taking a stand for what they believe in, righting wrongs, fighting for a cause and bringing about some type of justice. The movie, The H ... discuss
I was inspired to write this post after reading Mariel's post about homeschool planning. Admittedly, I am not much of a planner. (I'm hoping that will change this year — pray for me, please?) Even w ... discuss
By BRIAN O’NEEL | On Feb. 25, 1990, Terri Schiavo collapsed in her Florida apartment. Two years later, her husband Michael sued her doctors for malpractice, and a jury awarded him $1.5 m ... discuss
Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption is the true story of a 19 year old woman who left her comfortable life in America to care for God's children in Uganda. Hugh Hewitt s ... 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
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Common of One Martyr: 1402 (psalms) Proper of Saints: 1253 (antiphons, readings), 1253 (concluding prayer) Office of Readings for the Feast ... discuss
Robert Heron Bork died last Wednesday morning at the age of 85, of complications from heart disease. Judge Bork was one of the preeminent jurists of our time, holding to the interpretation of the Cons ... 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
How long after release of the news of the tragedy in Newtown did it take the Usual Suspects to start arguing about gun control? Was it more than thirty-six hours? Had the names of any o ... discuss
{this moment}- A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're insp ... discuss
From Celebrities to 13-Year-Olds, Hundreds Come Together to Support Survivors Travel Channel's Adam Richman with 13-year-old Kelsey Hirsh, creator of Bands4RAINN It was a celebratory night with a se ... discuss
Pope Benedict has written an op-ed on the spiritual meaning of Christmas for the December 20 issue of the Financial Times. It is unprecedented for a Roman Pontiff to write an essay for a ... discuss
~ $6T added to deficit in 1st 4 years, $4.8 Billion borrowed daily, $16.3+Trillion immediate deficit, $122T in unfunded obligations, wants to nationalize savings accounts & cap earnings at 3%, incr ... discuss
From Supertradmum.Elsewhere in this space, we have looked at the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, officially defined by Pope Piux IX in 1854. We have looked at why the Immaculate Conception m ... discuss
Today, December 6, is the memorial day of St. Nicholas, or St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas was a bishop of Myra, and is actually the "origin" of the modern-day Santa Claus. (I wrote a piece titled ... discuss
You're looking at here. Especially in its latest 255bhp guise, this is a break from tradition but one that alone saves 10kg in weight. Riding on a new GT3 RS is a better handle on this concept than mo ... discuss
Advent is the (roughly) 4 week season before Christmas when Catholic and other Christians commemorate the first coming of Christ and anticipate his second coming. The first Sunday of Advent ... discuss
Well, folks, the dyke is starting to break. Some of the most senior members of the Canadian Bishops’ international development agency – Development & Peace (D&P) – have publicly accused Toronto ... discuss
Now he was ready to load the gun again, and Laura and Mary must help him. Standing straight and tall, holding the long gun upright on its butt, while Laura and Mary stood on either side of him. The ... 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
Fr. Barron: Evangelization is one of the three great pillars and missions of Catholicism.Let's stop debating/meeting about settled issues in order to preach and share the Gospel with Holy-Spirit-inspi ... discuss
Homeschooling is a practical alternative or replacement to schooling institutions. In conformity with your state laws concerning this kind of education, children study and learn under the parents’ s ... discuss
Inspired by the latest artistic depiction of Obama as savior, Glenn Beck presents his very own work: FLObama, which features immersion of the presidential image in “countrytime” colored fl ... discuss
was traditionally born in Llanwngar in Pembrokshire in the late 5th century. It seems that he should not be identified with St. Cyngar of Llangefni as their feast days are different. The latter was th ... discuss
I've been working in the pro-life movement since 1972 and I can't count the number of times people have objected to those "disgusting" pictures. (I agree, they ARE disgusting.) What I find interesting ... discuss
Between the arrival of the first Portuguese missionary in 1533, through the Dominicans and then the Jesuit missions of the 17th century, the politically inspired persecutions of the 19th century, and ... discuss
Today is the memorial of St. Cecilia, patron of singers, musicians, and poets, because she sang for God alone. She is praised as the perfect model of the Christian woman because of her virginity and t ... discuss
The following is Part 5 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
Last week I wrote about “The Task Before Us,” that is, the need to get much more serious about our faith, to refocus our efforts on our true end — Jesus Christ. He is our only true ... discuss
Today, November 21, is the Feast of the Presentation of Mary."God inspired in the heart of the pure Virgin Mary His own intense love for humility, and abhorrence of pride. She possessed, even from her ... discuss
Farhan Haji Mose was cut in two this past Friday. His crime was conversion from Islam to Christianity. He was 25. Beheaded before he was severed, Farhan was executed before a crowd of Muslims and ... 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
Disclaimer: I’m no gardener. In fact, I don’t remember the last time I tried to keep a plant alive, and I certainly don’t own any myself. But I recently stumbled across an argument t ... discuss
Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas was not the book I thought it was going to be. I don’t know what, exactly, I thought it was going to be: I just know that I had not expec ... discuss
by LauraLoo Forgiveness is a new Christian song by Matthew West. It was inspired by Renee, a woman who lost her daughter in a drunk driving accident but eventually was able to extend forgiveness t ... discuss
"A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within." "Do not blame Caesar, blame the people of Rome who have so enthusiastically acclaimed and ador ... discuss
Seven Steps to a Deepening Faith By: Judith Costello When I first started writing for CatechismClass.com, I was told to follow the formula on which this form of catechesis is based. ... discuss
Outside my window… …bright, clear, and chilly. It's 47 degrees out right now. That's going to be today's high. Last night we had a low of 15 degrees. I am thinking……about the election. I ... discuss
Two hundred years ago, students at the English Universities were required to attend church regularly, and to receive the Holy Communion at least once a year. This latter requirement often had bad effe ... discuss
On Thursday, October 11, in his motu proprio Porta Fidei (“The Door of Faith”)[*], Pope Benedict XVI officially opened the Year of Faith. Thursday was chosen because it marked the fiftiet ... discuss
http://davidalton.net/2012/11/08/president-hu-jintaos-chance-to-end-the-one-child-policy-and-gendercide/The contrast with the American presidential election campaign could not be greater but thi ... discuss
Mercy Otis Warren was called "The Conscience of the American Revolution." She was wife of Massachusetts House Speaker James Warren, sister of patriot James Otis, and she corresponded with Franklin, ... discuss
So, that didn’t go as I predicted. But I wasn’t the only one, and in fact a lot of people are surprised. The numbers which are finally becoming a lot clearer paint a rather interesting pic ... discuss
This was the 1st reading from Mass today (Roman Rite). When I read it, I couldn't help but think how appropriate it was for where we are today. IMHO, it shows how the Holy Spirit was working back in t ... discuss
Tuesday, besides being the release of Christmas in the Cloister, was the release of Gregorian Chant: Together on the Way. This is the 4th album Jade Music is doing with the Norbertine Fath ... discuss
We will soon hear concession speeches from the economy, the unborn and religious liberty. — Jeff Miller (@CurtJester) November 7, 2012 I am pleased to have inspired the Ironic Catholic in actual ... 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
This is it.Now is the time to vote for REAL hope and change, and put an end to the Obama tyranny.Ronald Reagan's words are still relevant today. They still inspire.Watch. Get Inspired. Vote for Mitt R ... discuss
If you have a Facebook account, you may have had the following experience. Someone “tags” you in a discussion that turns into a controversy and a list of comments from people you have ... discuss
October has come and gone so quickly and it's already the FIFTH day of November! :) Oh my gosh! So much has happened and I haven't even had the time to catch my breath, nor catch up on pending blog po ... discuss
We at Conservative Heritage Times have been inspired by the TAC symposium to do one of our own, although one with more of a paleo edge. I’m actually not sure symposium is the best characterizat ... discuss
The came in droves seemingly out of nowhere, standing hours in line to quietly cast their vote for traditional marriage by simply buying a chicken sandwich. These were the Chi-fil-A people, who, at t ... discuss
An Open Letter To Communist Valerie JarrettAUGUST 15, 2012 BY ROBERT PHILIP DEANarticle source: http://www.westernjournalism.com/an-open-letter-to-communist-valerie-jarrett/Iranian-born ... discuss
Inspired by TAC’s conservative vote symposium, CHT has decided to do a symposium of our own with a bit more of a paleo edge. Tune in tomorrow for the first installment We hope to add others a ... discuss
The following remarks were made tomorrow by David Alton (Lord Alton of Liverpool) at a screening of the short film: "It's a Girl" - which highlights gendercide, the abortion of little girls aborted ... discuss
Barbara and Jonny CurtisYesterday, I was devastated to learn that my mentor and friend, Barbara Curtis has gone home to her Father's House. She left us suddenly, suffering a massive stroke.Barb and I ... discuss
The saint of the day is St Alphonsus Rodriguez, a Jesuit, who was born at Segovia in Spain, on July 12, 1531. From childhood he was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He loved her as his mother. This ... discuss
I've mentioned before that I've realized that I'm not cut out to be the retail/selling merchandise type of mompreneur. I'd rather be writing than selling products. :) So I took it upon myself to do wh ... discuss
This week marks seven years of blogging here at Mary Meets Dolly. Seven years is a long time. Not all of it has been a blast, I have to say, but I continue on in my mission to help everyday Catho ... discuss
All of my previous posts and pictures about All Saints Day/Halloween can be found via my del.icio.us links here. Some Christian blogs and even some Catholic forums seem to vacillate every year abo ... discuss
The Statue of Liberty was dedicated OCTOBER 28, 1886. A gift from France, it was built by Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Eiffel Tower, and designed by Auguste Bartholdi, who wrote: "The statue was bor ... discuss
Princeton professor Robert P. George writes in a piece for The Public Discourse, “Theorists of public morality—from the ancient Greek philosophers and Roman jurists on—have noticed that apparent ... discuss
Robert Stacy McCain manages to perfectly describe 'the plan', Obama, and his idolatrous, gullible, 'Obamaphiles' that still believe in the 'rainbows-and-unicorns fantasy' of Obama the Lightworker even ... discuss
You may never be able to try lembas — a fictional bread that Frodo subsisted on through part of his journey to Mordor in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy — but Denny’s thi ... discuss
IF HE'S NOT DEFEATED ON NOVEMBER 6TH, CONGRESS SHOULD START IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS -- rfh Note o'mam's priorities: February 17, 2010 >article source: http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2010/02/nas ... discuss
This weekend, downtown Chicago was rocked by the presence of over 85 college students from 16 Midwestern colleges in the annual Students for Life of Illinois Conference at Loyola University. Keynote s ... discuss
Anyone who has followed the cases of Tony Nicklinson, Diane Pretty and Debbie Purdy – whose personal tragedies can leave no sane man or woman untouched – will inevitably ask the question is it pos ... discuss
< !DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> size=5>Here's What Could Happen If You Don't Defeat Obama! by Dave Kopel, NRA, November 2012 article source: htt ... discuss
CAPPELLA PAPALE FOR THE CANONIZATION OF THE BLESSEDS: - JAMES BERTHIEU - PEDRO CALUNGSOD - JOHN BAPTIST PIAMARTA - MARIA OF MT CARMEL SALLÉS Y BARAN ... discuss
By: Aeneas Lavinium ICLA UK Parliament – Source of Sharia Inspired Legislation. In many ways the UK has been leading the Western world in the field of sharia conformity and appeasement. The Archbish ... discuss
As reported this morning by the New Liturgical Movement, the Holy Father while presiding over the canonization of seven new saints restored the use of the Papal Fanon. As explained by the Cathol ... discuss
Bob Morrison and Ken Blackwell Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison, Contributing Authors: After nearly a month of cringing and getting lost in their own contradictions, the Obama administration is final ... discuss
was born of a Pagan family at Thabatha, Gaza in the Roman province of Syria Palaestina. He studied rhetoric in Alexandria and was there converted to Christianity. After that, he shunned the pleasures ... discuss
This is the biggest 40 Days for Life campaign yet in Canada, with 18 locations from coast to coast. Over the years, I’ve been to four 40 Days for Life campaigns in Canada … and last year, ... discuss
The Saints of the Day for October 20 is St. Paul of the Cross.St. Paul of the Cross was born at Ovada in the Republic of Genoa on January 3, 1694. His infancy and youth were spent in great innocence a ... discuss
CAPTURE YOUR GRIEF 2012 Photography Project for October-Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness MonthDay 19: ProjectOctober 19, 2012 ♥Day 19. Project: Have you worked on any projects inspired ... discuss
Today marks the halfway point in the Fall 2012 40 Days for Life Campaign. So far there have been at least 198 babies saved from abortion due to the various campaigns. So far, we have not heard of any ... discuss
The saint of the day for October 13 is Blessed Magdalen Panattieri, a Dominican tertiary who was one of the most famous preachers in Italy.Magdalen Panattieri was born at Trino, near Vercelli, in 1443 ... discuss
Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, will be honored with the 2012 Henry Hyde Award at the annual benefit dinner of the American Catholic Press (ACP). The dinner will ta ... discuss
You may have heard that “silence is golden.” In our day where communication is constant—if not verbally, then through Facebook, text, or Twitter—silence is an increasingly rare commodity. ... discuss
A new painting in my continuing Obama Unicorn series, inspired by the TellTale game which was in turn inspired by the AMC cable television series The Walking Dead; a painting of Clementine riding atop ... discuss
Many of the 316 cities participating in 40 Days for Life this fall are holding 24-hour vigils. That’s 960 total hours! It is a very powerful witness to know that before any couples show up for a ... discuss
Today is the feast of Saint María Soledad Torres Acosta (1826-1887).St. Mary Soledad was a "modern" saint who gave to the world yet another sisterhood dedicated primarily to nursing. They a ... discuss
The performance numbers were always going to impress though, Porsche never entering a segment without competing with the 1988 porsche 911 turbo at first acquaintance. And in actual fact it's a hatchba ... discuss
Precious Puritans - “A fascinating controversy has erupted between the worlds of modern rap music and the early American Puritans, because of a song, ‘Precious Puritans,’ by Christia ... discuss
This is a follow-up to our piece last Sunday to honor the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. I got the idea two years ago from a correspondent in the Philippines, 100% Katolikong Pinoy, who in ... discuss
Goldfinger during "Operation Grand Slam Photo credit: Wikepedia by Ralph Benko, Contributing Author: In the iconic movie Goldfinger the villain, Auric Goldfinger, pursues a nefarious scheme, ... discuss
Today, October 9, is the feast of Blessed John Henry Newman, one of the great intellectuals of the 19th century. Newman was a theologian, philosopher, teacher, preacher, writer, and spiritual gui ... 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 drillin ... discuss
