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Mr. Pete has been to the Steubenville Catholic Youth Conference four or five times, so he is quite the experienced chaperon! But this was my first time and even though I had heard about it, the ... discussAfter Nancy Pelosi's latest bizarre reaction to a question from a reporter concerning the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act sponsored by Arizona congressman Trent Franks, I received a number o ... discuss
I have blogged a couple of times about hurting homes where the focus was on homes where one of the parents is an angry tyrant victimizing the family. Today’s post is about another sort of horr ... discuss
We're setting a record this week for "When Swing Was King" presentations. Though we continue with our regular rota of thirteen facilities a month, June's schedule somehow worked out for one week with ... discuss
by LauraLoo This shadow dance about the life and loss of a mother moved Simon Cowell so deeply that it brought him (and other judges on Britain’s Got Talent) to tears. Encore – they’ ... discuss
Josh Duggar Tony Perkin's Washington Update: Josh Duggar has been impressing audiences for his most of his adult life as part of the popular TV show, "19 Kids and Counting." Now, FRC Action is pro ... discuss
You can find my blog over at FranciscanMom.Visit me there! ... discuss
Bernard Mizeki was born in Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique) in about 1861. When he was twelve or a little older, he left his home and went to Capetown, South Africa, where for the next ten years he ... discuss
It's Gramma's house! Today we enjoyed the company of seven little girls from two families. Five belong to our oldest daughter from Pennsylvania and range in age from 18 down to five. They are staying ... discuss
I honestly do not know what people will think of me after this post, because humans naturally tend to like super-people who serve God perfectly and hardly struggle (with real issues). Sure, we talk a ... discuss
As you may or may not know, I am part of something known as Habañero Collective. Habañero Collective is dedicated to beautifying the everyday of suburbia. In Jeremiah 29, God tells His people livin ... discuss
I know this might sound completely silly, but I am going to be honest and say that I really don't like hearing of other girls named Lily. It is a little different if I hear of a grown woman named Lily ... discuss
I received this story from Ann over at As They Rise Up It is a beautiful story she shares in hopes that others don't make the same mistake she made. I was young when I got married, onl ... discuss
Another day, another shameful decision by an amateurish president. This time the Obama Administration’s lack of foreign policy experience is producing dangerous results by putting American servi ... discuss
This is a major reason why I despise Ron Paul. He convinced donors to give him money based on this cockamamie and evolving strategy of getting delegates to the RNC convention. And what did they get ou ... discuss
As you can see from my family's photo, that light skinned man (his mother is Hispanic, his father is white), is my husband, and all of those light-skinned little ones (or high-yellow as my sister joke ... discuss
I made this once before for my kids with great results. This time I thought I’d actually record the recipe and share it with you all. It isn’t exactly the green eggs from Dr. Seuss so ... discuss
Where I’m from there are a couple of different “definitions” so to speak of “going on”… Below, I will tell you about the recent goings ons in my family. There’s the “It was ... discuss
by Diane Steinbach Making Whole is a bi-monthly art therapy column focused on art to heal. Those of us who have been through any kind of pain in life, be it a romance ending, a death in the fami ... discuss
Several topics and observations today. Something for everyone, I hope. Copy and forward as you wish.Tenacity and patience have thus far kept a few important bills going. I expect that both the partial ... discuss
I was privileged to be invited to speak on behalf of Cornerstone Policy Research at today's Standing Up for Religious Freedom rally in Concord. I hope the other speakers will post their remarks as wel ... discuss
If you want to run for state office as a member of a political party later this year, you have until 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 15) to file. The primary election will be held on September 11, and t ... discuss
THIS is what "choice" really looks like... I saw this photo on Facebook today it was shared on one of my friends pages. The caption that accompanied the photo reads... "Aborted babies found ... discuss
About a week ago I was contacted by a young woman on Facebook who graciously shared her the story of her unplanned pregnancy with me. I was so moved by this young woman's story that I asked her if sh ... discuss
In the eighth station of the Cross, we see the women of Jerusalem weeping over the suffering of our Lord. Up to this point, only women have shown compassion for our Lord on the way to Calvary. First ... discuss
Reading this story on the Baptist Press deeply saddened me. I didn't intend to post another blog entry tonight but I felt compelled to share this. Please join me in praying for this family ... discuss
I was quite surprised at the reaction I received from Lessons from Get Fuzzy. This won't be a daily thing but it did seem to be quite popular so I will try to update you on the latest with Bucky ... discuss
By Don DeMarco, Ph. D. I am writing this article for Memorial Day and all that it represents. It is a time set aside for reflecting on the debt we owe to those who came before us and fought, struggled ... discuss
(This is an article @ Christian Post on 6 Jul 12, written by Thom Rainer)I once did an interview for an online publication, and one of the questions was: "Who has been the greatest leadership influe ... discuss
October 28, 2012. Today in the New York Times Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel (Rahm’s brother), a famous bioethicist, wrote a similar column called “Four Myths About Doctor-Assisted Suicide.” W ... discuss
by Jane St. Clair Author of Walk Me to Midnight I wrote “Thirty Logical Reasons to Vote No on Assisted Suicide” when the issue was on the ballot in Washington state. It’s now on th ... discuss
Jerome Lejeune was born in France in 1926. Captivated at the age of 13 by Dr. Benassis, the hero of Balzac's novel 'The Country Doctor', he too wanted to become a country doctor, dedicated to the care ... discuss
In 1974, a certain Dr. Bernard Nathanson wrote an article for the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) titled “Deeper into Abortion.” In this article, he articulated his growing doubts and ... discuss
I share this article because we (health workers or those taking care of our sick loved ones) can be pressured to choose the easy-way-out of tough situations; only to ask ourselves later: did I make th ... discuss
Dr Viktor Frankl related in his book ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’, an incidence that can help us - or those we care for - appreciate the meaning of suffering.He said: “Once, the mother of a boy ... discuss
N., I still remember the first day you walked into Ward 4 with madam; we had been expecting you for the prostate biopsy. It was sometime in the month of December, 2009, the 3rd month of my internship. ... discuss
In January 2008, I went straight to grad school after graduating college. Due to numerous financial and personal issues, I dropped out, moved back home and worked full-time for two years. I went ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Seasons: 355 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 981 Christian Prayer (single volume): Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 615 Psalter: Sun ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Seasons: 355 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 981 Christian Prayer (single volume): Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 615 Psalter: Sun ... discuss
As the United States enters the 150th year since Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, slavery can seem a distant memory, a fact more for the history books than for modern America. Unfortunately, slave ... discuss
Sometimes, when I drive to work, that familiar route is driven by my subconscious auto-pilot and I'm not even aware of the scenery. It's as if I teleported from my house. The same thing happens to tho ... discuss
It’s a familiar parable—the Pharisee and the Tax Collector—but in its familiarity, many of us have missed a twist that Jesus intended. The story reads almost like a joke: a Pharisee and a tax co ... discuss
I am often asked this question, and I’ve answered it in bits and pieces hither and thither around the blog. But I’ve recently begun reading some of the family favorites to the grandbabie ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 331 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 891 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for Wed ... discuss
Prices have been rising on groceries for several years, and this is a direct result of the government’s policies. Inflation? That, too, is is a direct result of government policies. It ... discuss
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man w ... discuss
Contact: Jeff Banashak, 251-861-2525 MOBILE, Ala., June 8, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pastor Phillip Corbett was tired of hearing the success stories of other pastors. In 1985 he and his wife had ... discuss
Stop crying …and see hope. Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me; O LORD, be my helper. You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks. Remember learning the A ... discuss
Geraldine "Gerri" Santoro is the woman in the infamous photo used by abortion advocates to illustrate the horror of illegal abortion. The photo showed Gerri, nude, face-down with her knees under her ... discuss
The 2013 Grove City College Commencement Address by Dr. John A. Sparks ’66, Dean of the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters Editor’s note: As one of his final wor ... discuss
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary the day – one day after the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The proximity of both celebrations reflects the deep connect ... discuss
Join Jen and the other Quicktakers over at the Conversion Diary 1. I finally went to the doctor on Tuesday. I have only been to see a doctor once or twice in the last four years, and that was f ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 Proper of Seasons: 318 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 821 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 614 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 775 ... discuss
For most of my students, singing is a means of expression—a way of drawing out what is in us (the ex in expression). Athanasius very nearly inverts their reasoning: The first and most important ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van MarenThere are few politicians who do not claim that “youth engagement” in politics is near and dear to his or her heart. As any young person who has attempted to get involved ... discuss
William Binney, who worked for the National Security Agency for 40 years, quit after 911 had moved his employer to what he felt was excessive snooping on American citizens. He believes that all phone ... discuss
William Binney, who worked for the National Security Agency for 40 years, quit after 911 had moved his employer to what he felt was excessive snooping on American citizens. He believes that all phone ... discuss
Today is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On this feast, we focus our attention on Jesus truly present in the Holy Eucharist and reflect on God’s unconditional love and boundless mercy as ... discuss
By Paul G. Kengor Editor’s note: This piece first appeared at The American Spectator on June 6, ... discuss
Lately I've had a few visitors here who claim to know me from my former parish, St. Louis in Alexandria. How many memories they have stirred up! St. Louis is engraved on my heart.My husband and I wors ... discuss
Mom gave birth to baby in toilet, threw her into dumpster: police by Ben Johnson Updated on June 5 at 3 p.m. Eastern to note time of trial. RICHMOND, ... discuss
This week I took our Stand True Pro-life missionaries to the Kettering abortion mill, operated by infamous late term baby killer, Martin Haskell. For four of our missionaries this was their first time ... discuss
The moment Martin Luther nailed his “Ninety-Five Theses” to the door of the university chapel at Wittenberg, he set into motion a series of events that brought about a great Reformation. T ... discuss
From Where Do We Find Such Men?:Eighteen-year-old Richard Dantini from the South Side heads for shore with the famous Company A of the 116th Inf. Regiment in the first wave to hit the worst part ... discuss
When Americans found themselves lucky enough to receive the vestiges of something representing an Anglo-Saxon or Classical Education, and received, if nothing but, a sketch of English History, say fro ... discuss
Normally I’m the photographer at conferences. This time, I’ll be eating – and live-blogging – and mic wrangling – and snacking – and watching – and listening ... discuss
A new book to clue you in on research you need to know Contact: Bette Dowdell, 623-572-5038, bette@TooPoopedToParticipate.com GLENDALE, Az., June 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- When Bette Dowdell ... discuss
by Ken Blackwell, Contributing Author: Safely re-elected last November, President Obama waited barely a month (December 4, 2012) before suspending once again the provisions of the Jerusalem Embassy Ac ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jun 4, 2013 / 05:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a talk at the nation's capital, a U.S. scholar argued that so-called private entities – such as the family, religion and interpersona ... discuss
Si Racha, Thailand, Jun 4, 2013 / 04:12 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a spirit of jubilation and fervor, Catholics in Thailand celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi with Eucharistic adoration and processio ... discuss
Meet Celeste: born at 22 weeks she only lived 3 hours, but her life changed the world by Melanie Pritchard ... discuss
What does touch mean to you? Trying to find the light switch in a dark room? Making contact with the rim of the basketball hoop? A so-so TV series with Kiefer Sutherland? Whatever first comes to mind, ... discuss
A Christian View of Suffering - “In a recent lecture delivered at Houston’s Lanier Theological Library titled “Going Beyond Cliches: Christian Reflection on Suffering and Evil” ... discuss
(English: Petrock, Welsh: Pedrog, Latin: Petrocus and French: Perreux) (died 564) is a 6th century Celtic Christian saint. He was born in Wales but primarily ministered to the Britons of Dumnonia whic ... discuss
In a previous post more or less on courtship (The Mop Top’s perspective of his relationship with Pip), I linked to yet an earlier post, where I shared yet another link, this time to an article w ... discuss
Dhm: The Mop Top works for his school paper. I asked him a couple weeks ago if he’d be interested in writing something for the blog. He said he’d love to. Later Pip told him if he did, I& ... discuss
Here is the translation of the Holy Father's address before and after the recitation of the Angelus today in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear friends and sisters, hello! Thursday we cel ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Jun 2, 2013 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On June 6 the Catholic Church honors Saint Norbert of Xanten – who started out as a frivolous and worldly cleric, but was changed by God&# ... discuss
The iconoclast Amity Schlaes : The quality of work life improved as well. Historically, Americans had worked on Saturday. But now, because of productivity gains from machines, weeks of 50 or even 45 h ... discuss
No, the state of CT never fails to put me in a state of mortal sin. Curse you state and all the brainless overpaid, underworked drones that work for you! Can you tell I’m a little upset? W ... discuss
By Patrick J. Buchanan Sen. Carl Levin was aghast. Before his committee sat, unapologetic and uncontrite, Apple CEO Tim Cook, whose company had paid no U.S. corporate income taxes on the $74 b ... discuss
June 1st marks the feast day of St. Justin Martyr, an early Father of the Church and one of the first apologists for the Christian faith.Justin was born into a pagan family in Neapolis around th ... discuss
Being pro-life means being pro-every-life. It means loving and advocating for the unborn, as well as for people already born.It's about being moved beyond mere compassion to action.About a year a ... discuss
The day started out like most. Out of bed. Shower. Eat breakfast. It started like most days, but this day would be unlike any other day… After maneuvering through the race day traffic, ... discuss
Though the feast of Corpus Christi is moved to this Sunday in many countries, the traditional celebration of the feast falls today, the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. Pope Francis today celebrated th ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 30, 2013 / 04:05 am (CNA).- As he oversees the missionary territory of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, apostolic vicar Camillo Ballin outlined Catholics' need for religio ... discuss
Details are here and here. But all that aside, I was moved by this plea from Gosnell's teenage daughter: "Don't take my mother too."The Gosnells' children are just more victims in all this. Please pra ... discuss
The feminist movement, once personified by Betty Friedan and her soul sisters, founders of the National Organization for Women, has moved far beyond its stated goal of equality for women. Today, wo ... discuss
Brothers and sisters: Peace be with you. Before I plunge into the subject at hand, I wish to remember our fallen military men and women on this Memorial Day. May the Lord grant them rest, light, and ... discuss
Shamelessly pinched from here. Ken Masugi has a nice piece for Memorial Day. When we have memories we feel gratitude, realize our obligations, and recognize how to exercise our rights. We remembe ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 266 Psalter: Tuesday, Week IV, 1165 Office of Readings for Tuesday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time God, come to my as ... discuss
Christie Blatchford: “My understanding,” he wrote, “is that one of the most fundamental rules of good journalism is to always — always — obtain a corroborating source for any material alle ... discuss
by Heather Mac Donald - The paradoxes of liberal morality were on glaring display last week. The Obama administration OK’d the sale of “Plan B” post-coital emergency contraception over the count ... discuss
The following (edited) article was written by Paul Russell, the founder and leader of HOPE Australia and published on May 24, 2013 on their blog.HOPE and Alex Schadenberg influence deba ... discuss
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 ... discuss
We are regularly exposed to tragedy. Sometimes these are tragedies played out on a television screen thousands or tens of thousands of miles away and other times they are tragedies in our neighborhood ... discuss
The Saints of the Day for May 24 are Sts. Donatian and Rogatian.Donatian and Rogatian were brothers who were martyred for their faith in the third century.Donatian was the first to convert to Christia ... discuss
The United Kingdom moved closer to being the latest nation to legislate in favor of same-sex "marriage" this week when it passed a bill allowing such ceremonies to take place in England and Wales. ... discuss
It could hardly be more of what we used to call an “open and shut” case. Nidal Hasan, an active duty Army major and psychiatrist, walked into a room at Fort Hood, Texas, shouting “Al ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 248 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1082 Office of Readings for Friday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
JAY LENO: White House officials continue to insist that President Obama knew nothing about the IRS scandal until we all heard about it in the news last week. They said because there was an investigati ... discuss
24 May AD 1543 — Transferred to 23 May Mikołaj Kopernik was born in Poland in 1473. His parents died when he was twelve and his uncle Lucas Watzenrode assumed responsibility for him and his th ... discuss
Recently, I discussed, with a person involved in the development of a smart gun technology, their value as a safety device but also as another eroding force against the ... 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
Today in Washington. D.C. - May 21, 2013: Today, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 954, the farm bill. Further votes on judicial nominations are possible today. Yesterday, the Senat ... discuss
Thanks Jim Injured soldier outraged suspected shooter receives salary while his family financially struggles in recovery The Department of Defense confirms to NBC 5 Investigates that accused Fort Hood ... discuss
Americans were shocked at the murders of innocent babies and other crimes of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell. They’re glad he’s going to prison and won’t ever be able to kill another b ... discuss
I bought, and my house mate and I, moved into a house on the east side of Des Moines that had sat empty for two or three years. Since it was late fall (Halloween day) when we moved in, everything in ... discuss
I was a little late to this party, too. I didn't start watching The Office until November of 2006 at the urging of my then college-age daughter, Julia. She had been telling me for months how much ... discuss
The next two days are destined to stand among the most significant days in our nation’s constitutional history, but the issues at stake reach far beyond the U.S. Constitution. Nothing less than ... discuss
Margaret Thatcher, one of the most significant leaders of the 20th century, died yesterday at age 87. A model of convictional leadership, Margaret Thatcher became almost universally known as Britain&# ... discuss
The doctor is a murderer. The trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell ended yesterday, with the infamous abortion doctor convicted of three counts of first degree murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter. ... discuss
Romeike family Another story that the mainstream media has failed to cover...the story of this Christian home school family who came here as refugees from Germany because they were suf ... discuss
It was a high school graduation weekend around here -- no one in our immediate family this weekend, but I accompanied Atticus to some Friday night receptions, then Saturday, the girls and I (Atticus h ... discuss
“Returning to my desk after a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend, I am reminded of our TNN Resource Members and Clients whose compassion and personal witness give this celebration its truest meani ... discuss
One of the rather annoying things about being married to a long-time teacher is that wherever we go in the Amsterdam area we bump into her former students or their families, mostly people I don't know ... discuss
Another story of a mother's unconditional love, hope and triumph. Sad to think many women in this young moms position would have chosen abortion than life saving medical treatment.While President Obam ... discuss
Down the many centuries, how this twisting of His plan? From Israel’s own leaders, moved by fear and jealousy to crucify While He walked with us — yet among the common people He was The mo ... discuss
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Senator Finley. He was an amazing man. He was always very kind to me. He used to [undeservedly] say I was Canada's best blogger. I last saw him at the ... discuss
Cyril: AD 826-869 — Methodius: c. AD 815-885 Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius were missionaries to the Slavs. The brothers Constantine and Methodius came from a Greek family in Thessalonica. Youn ... discuss
Via Friends of the Chamber The Associated Press - by STEPHEN OHLEMACHER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service inappropriately flagged conservative political groups for additional reviews ... discuss
Tweet"I saw dozens of emaciated bodies of North Koreans streaming down the Tumen River. It was too horrible to watch," Kim said. "Right there and then, I decided to dedicate my life to defectors." (1) ... discuss
Celebrate with me! Today is the anniversary of my Baptism according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church, by Reverend Joseph Zalibert at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, Detroit, Michigan (the c ... discuss
This kind of story gives you hope for those who have longed to find loved ones who disappeared so long ago. Thankfully they were found alive and all are safe and reunited with family again. What an or ... 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
Florida’s abortion industry exhibits a similar pattern “Unfortunately, you do have rogue providers that prey on the most vulnerable of women … Gosnell is an extreme outlier whe ... 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
1 May, New Testament People frequently confuse Philip the Apostle with Philip the Deacon, whose story is included in the Acts of the Apostles. See Acts 6:1-6; 8:5-40; and Acts 21:7-9 for accounts fro ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van MarenMy colleague Stephanie Gray and I arrived at the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Centre at 1:30 PM and headed through security and up three flights of stairs to Courtroom 304. ... discuss
Therese woke up the next morning before anyone else. She ate her breakfast and packed a bag with everything she thought she might need. She brought food and clothes and money for her trip ... discuss
We still buy the lie. Women are told that if they want to be successful in the world, they have to be more like men, or like a how-to-succeed-in-business stereotype. Aggressive, detached from commitme ... discuss
Once upon a time, there lived a young girl. She lived in a very large, very beautiful city. It had everything you could need, plenty of shops, great libraries, all sorts of entertainment. ... 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
Hey friends… This is the final post here at Blatherings.com. We moved the blog, invited some blogging friends to join us, and renamed our digs to something ridiculously awesome: victorygirlsbl ... discuss
Thousands of teachers and students across the country donned pink t-shirts to take a stand against bullying today. No one likes a bully. Too bad we're all bullies.A couple of years ago I volunteered t ... discuss
Rehtaeh ParsonsI came across this story in the news today and was deeply saddened to hear of the senseless loss of a young and beautiful girls life.According to reports, the mother of a teenage girl f ... discuss
"March 16th, I don't think there are any words that could follow this date. It's become a meaning of its own. It's this day that changed our lives forever because of dear Lily Katherine. While you wer ... discuss
By Jimmy Akin | We're almost up to Divine Mercy Sunday. It's a recent addition to the Church's calendar, and it has links to both private revelation and the Bible. Millions of people look ... discuss
Read about it here. North Korea has moved a missile to its east coast, one that puts some of our pacific bases (North Korea specifically mentioned Guam.) within range, although it could not reach the ... discuss
Like our Facebook page and then you can leave your questions for other Q and A Thursdays! Q. What are your favorite books for the preschool age, and why? I have listed many of our favorites with so ... discuss
WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-01-13) -- Americans United for Life Staff Counsel Mary Harned will present written testimony before the Washington Senate Health Care Committee today in opposition to the Reprodu ... discuss
... and these folks want to give it away to that old scoundrel Cardinal Law:... Reader Victor Lam moves that [Anderson's] Law be changed to the Bernard Francis Law. I emphatically second that. The ... discuss
First, Tom Davis’ bill in the SC Senate to nullify the NDAA indefinite detention passed by a vote of 25-15. This is a major victory for civil liberties and for the principle of state sovereignty ... discuss
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 19, 2013) – On Tuesday, South Carolina moved a step closer to refusing cooperation with indefinite detention provisions without due process written in to the National Defen ... discuss
Shawn Carney, Campaign Director, 40 Days for Life: In the first days of a 40 Days for Life campaign, when abortion workers watch your peaceful presence outside their building, they do NOT like what t ... discuss
Just so you know: I hold green beer to be an outrage, the defilement of an innocent pilsner that hadn’t done anyone harm (yet). I wait for the Church to add it to the list of sins crying out to H ... discuss
I came across this horrific story today on Fox News which describes a recent carjacking at a NY mall involving a mother and her young daughter. Sadly the state of NY has recently imposed som ... discuss
In the first days of a 40 Days for Life campaign, when abortion workers watch your peaceful presence outside their building, they do NOT like what they are seeing. They view us as enemies and a nuisan ... discuss
Tonight I ventured to adoration. I had attempted to go last week but good intentions were thwarted by unruly children and my subsequent bad attitude. Tonight, however, I felt that familiar ... discuss
As I have just returned from the mountain-top experience of visiting all six 40 Days for Life campaigns in Colorado over two and a half days, Shawn Carney asked me to share this quick report with you. ... discuss
One chapter in the new book, “40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done … Imagine What He Can Do,” focuses on the wildly successful growth of 40 Days for Life across the United Ki ... discuss
Today I have some great pictures from vigils across the country and across the pond … including one from my visit to the new Planned Parenthood location in Memphis. ———— ... discuss
It’s always a confirmation of the Holy Spirit’s work when we receive similar stories – or similar pictures – from campaigns a great distance apart. Coincidence? I think not! Here are some exam ... discuss
Just one item today – a report from Brad Taylor, the 40 Days for Life leader in Perth, on Australia’s west coast. Brad’s words show the challenges posed by abortion are worldwide; but so is Chri ... discuss
The other day my 10 year-old son asked me who Pope Benedict was and why it was a big deal he was retiring. After admonishing myself about not talking to my children about this, we discussed the ideals ... discuss
There is an ugly side to adoption. A side many hesitate to mention. An aspect of "growing your family" that those of us who have done it only share with those we know are SOLD ... discuss
Gosh, remember the fuss the media made over Rubio's bottled "water-gate?" They ridiculed him for days. Has the media treated Bloomberg's soda-gate the same way? Why not? After all Rubio's drink of wat ... discuss
Just a short time ago, the director of The Bartimaeus Project and his wife were in The Philippines.They were able to check up on a few of the children being served by The Bartimaeus Project and I'd li ... discuss
My husband and I had the privilege of seeing Dr. Carson and having him give a second opinion about our son’s synostosis (the fusing of two bones) My son’s parietal bones (the two big bones ... discuss
While I'm always, to some extent, working on getting things better organized in our very active and sometimes chaotic household, I've been on a pretty good roll in making new and substantial progress ... discuss
Health has slowed (or was it Twitter?) the work of the Pope the point he can no longer feasibly continue his duties effectively. Generally a job until death, the 'voting' of the next leader of the Rom ... 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, a former Los Angeles Police Officer who felt he was unfairly fired and went on a violent quest for vengeance against police officers and their families, is dead. After a long s ... discuss
As I've walked along this path to healing and wholeness, the steps taken vary in speed and stride. I pause often along the way to look back at where I've been. Earlier in my journey, the p ... discuss
Dear Sweet Jacob,I sit here tonight reflecting on this past year. Your birthmom was getting ready to give birth to you a year ago and we had no clue what amazing things the Lord had in store for ... discuss
Sermon Notes: 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year C, 2013 Scriptures: Luke 4:21-30 I mentioned in last week’s sermon that the reaction to Jesus’ words wasn’t quite foreshadowed by the ve ... 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
I saw her for the first time in the Hart Building where our New York Senators had their offices, mounting the marble staircase. Last year, we ran into each other at the Maryland House rest stop on 95. ... discuss
Tweet This PostThis amazing story comes to us from our mobile team in Huntsville, Alabama. Caroline came to the mobile medical ultrasound clinic when she saw us in the Kroger parking lot. We had cli ... discuss
At the urging of my friend Rhett, I watched the Mat Hoffman documentary film The Birth Of The Big Air with my boys. I love to show my boys stories of people who did what others thought was impossible ... discuss
It’s more than a little disheartening that many of the interviewees told David Greene that they don’t feel welcome in religious communities because of their doubt, particularly in light of the fac ... discuss
26 January AD 1915; transferred to 28 January* Matthias Loy (1828-1915) was born on 17 March to Matthias and Christina Loy, a pair of German immigrants. The family lived in near-poverty in Cumberland ... discuss
Next time someone asks you why you want the right to keep and bear arms, keep this story in your thoughts. Mother and her 12 year old son, viciously gang raped, sodomized and beaten in horrific h ... discuss
Day Nine: Sunday, January 27, 2012Printable version of Day NineIntercession: For repentance, healing and peace, in every heart and every nation.Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory BeReflection: ... discuss
First Reading2 Tm 1:1-8 Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of Godfor the promise of life in Christ Jesus,to Timothy, my dear child:grace, mercy, and peace from God the Fatherand Christ Je ... discuss
On January 26, 1920, 24-year-old Lydia Swanson died at Chicago's Post Graduate Hospital from an abortion perpetrated by Dr. Rosa Gollnick. Lydia had developed septic inflammation of both lungs. Goll ... discuss
Tweetby Alanna GomezIt isn't easy being an advocate for a girl's right to education when the Taliban are around. Just a few short months ago Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old girl from Pakistan was atta ... discuss
To all fellow book lovers out there, I wanted to share with you a few books I have read lately and can recommend, as well as a movie. To begin with, a more lighthearted read–A Winter Dream by Ri ... discuss
[ This is not a good story. You really don't need to read it. ]They moved in across the street about a couple years after we did A Dad, a Mom, an older brother and a younger brother my age ... discuss
I am beyond grateful to introduce to you...Anna Lolaborn January 6, 2013 at 1:18 am(31 weeks 2 days)3 pounds 13 ounces17 inches *The photo above was actually taken when she was 4 days old this la ... discuss
I have been singing a song off on and for the last few days . . . "Great is Thy faithfulness, great is Thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see. . . all I have needed THY hand hath provi ... 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
We are at that Train Station folks and the train is departing imminently. Obama is the Conductor on our train, the “Gulag Express.” The Republican Caucus appear oblivious and lazy … in the Dinin ... discuss
They were in 5th grade, Haley had it all. Cute, bright, personality plus, vivacious and liked by all. If there was a popularity Clic, she was the alpha dog.I asked her one day, "Who's the ... discuss
From: Garlin Gilchrist II, MoveOn.org Civic Action Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Subject: The NRA has no clothes Are we finally ready to take on the National Rifle Associat ... discuss
Come & Die!May the following message from Pastor Zac Poonen encourage you in this new year.Jesus said that in the world we would have tribulation, but in Him we have peace (John 16:33).The coming year ... discuss
PHOTO BY AP PHOTO/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, EARL NEIKIRKIn a September 2003 photo, Sullivan Co. Sheriff Dept. officer Carolyn Gudger is the school resource officer and is shown outside Sullivan Central ... discuss
PHOTO BY AP PHOTO/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, EARL NEIKIRKIn a September 2003 photo, Sullivan Co. Sheriff Dept. officer Carolyn Gudger is the school resource officer and is shown outside Sullivan Central ... discuss
To quote many an angst-ridden tween, teen, young adult, mid-life crisis'er, whomever... the question of who am I is a popular one. I'm wondering if it is every really answered? Does anyone ... discuss
I have moved this blog and my new one over to a new server. I won’t get into why, but it was time. Hopefully, this blog works well on this server. ... discuss
Here at The Charcoal Fire, I have been embedding the Papal tweets as they come along. The new evangelization, 140 characters at a time! Yet there is a dark side. Many faithful Catholics may have no i ... discuss
In the first book of the first part of Hans Urs von Balthasar’s Trilogy, The Glory of the Lord: Seeing the Form, von Balthasar lays out his plan for a theological aesthetics. He envisions his proj ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for January 4 is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. This wife, mother and foundress of a religious congregation was born Elizabeth Ann Bayley on August 28, 1774 in New York City, the daught ... discuss
Sorry, no pic for this post.The internet connection has been intermittent here in the hospital and I'm taking this opportunity to quickly type this up. So, yeah. You read that post heading right ... discuss
Tim SweetmanMy good friends Alex and Brett Harris have asked the question, “What lies ahead for the Rebelution?” It’s a question that I know they have continued to wrestle with for t ... discuss
See my prior post (and the one before that, if you want). That only scratches the surface, and it's Blogosphere/web-related... I didn't even try to RECAP what went on with me, in 2012! :-) Som ... discuss
Sermon – Christmas 1 – Luke 2:22-38Trinity Lutheran, Sheboygan, WI“Depart in Peace”The family is all gathered around. The doctors have given the grave news. “Time is short. Say y ... discuss
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy." John 10:10aMany know that in coming to faith in Christ, we must acknowledge who we are: sinners. Yet, I wonder if that admi ... discuss
It’s been a beautiful day. One of those cold, winter, overcast days where you can stand outside and smell the fresh air and then get whiffs of the fireplace smoke. Smells and feels like wint ... discuss
A couple of points of interest in this homily. The Pope prays for peace in the Middle East, specifically naming the Israelis and Palestinians, and the surrounding nations of Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq. ... discuss
SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Saint Peter's BasilicaMonday, 24 December 2012 [Video] Dear Brother ... discuss
