Topic: nourish
By Jean M. HeimannWhenever I think of my father, who passed on to eternal life 16 years ago, I am reminded of St. Anthony of Padua. My dad introduced me to this powerful intercessor, to whom he ... discussRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Thursday, Week II, 920 Common of Doctors: 1769 Common of Pastors: 1749 Proper of Saints: 1471 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Ps ... discuss
History of the Sacred Heart from Catholic Culture: The early Church Fathers clearly cherished this meaning of the Sacred Heart of our Lord. St. Justin Martyr (d. 165), in his Dialogue with the Jew ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Seasons: 614 Psalms and Canticle from Sunday, Week I, 688 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 656 Psalms and Can ... discuss
Pope Francis says we are all called to nourish hope in the hearts of refugees and migrants who are forced to leave their homelands in pursuit of a normal life. The Pope said this today when he addre ... discuss
The frightened teenage girl. The single inner-city mom who has made some bad choices and doesn’t quite know what she can do. The 20-something on a career track whose boyfriend is not up to the task ... discuss
by Ed Meese, The Heritage Foundation: Experts can’t always predict exactly how public policy will affect the nation, despite our best efforts. But when it comes to immigration policy, we have trie ... discuss
We all want that comfort and warmth that comes from a fellowship of ‘likeminded believers,’ but we also want to come to it by shortcuts. But we won’t find ‘community’ wor ... discuss
How often we are told by "the scientists" that those outside the field have no business telling them what to--and more particularly, what not--to do. And yet, again and again and again, we learn that ... discuss
The following originally ran in the January-February 2013 issue of MCCL News and was published in March at LifeNews.com and NRL News Today.Many defenders of legalized abortion argue that it is require ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORApril 21, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler Our Risen Lord told Peter, “Feed my lambs. Tend my sheep. Feed my sheep.” (John 21:15-17) That has been the happy burden of all Peter's succe ... discuss
The saint of the day is St. Teresa of the Andes.She is also known as:Juanita Fernandez SolarTeresa de los AndesTeresa of Jesus of the AndesShe was born in Santiago, Chile on July 13, 1900. At the Bapt ... discuss
Today marks the start of Holy Week. The special liturgies celebrated this week in the various rites, Eastern & Western, are the oldest in existence. They go back to the early years of the Church, espe ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1001 Common of Doctors: 1769 (reading, responsory, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1336 (canticle antiphon, c ... discuss
3. The laity derive the right and duty to the apostolate from their union with Christ the head; incorporated into Christ's Mystical Body through Baptism and strengthened by the power of the Holy Spiri ... 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
We could all do far worse than a life raft made of books.-JBH Over the course of my life, I have taken on all manner of spiritual practices, from now-I-lay-me-down-to-sleep to centering prayer. I hav ... discuss
Respect for Islam a Disservice to PeacePosted By Louie Verrecchio in Catholic LaneFollowing the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya that killed four Americans, including A ... discuss
Father Nicolas Schwizer Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the only mediator to the Father. He, through the redemption, gives us divine life, justifies us, makes us children of God. Lo ... discuss
As shockingly reported by the SSPX. How long can this silent apostacy go on? Kyrie eleison! First reported on August 28 by the Brazilian web-forum, FRATRESINUNUM, a “Day of the Mason” was obs ... discuss
More Beautiful Breastfeeding Photos and Another Amazing Grace Giveaway by Moringana (Weeks 7 and 8)!
The Facebook page known as Pro Choice Oklahoma has attempted a rebuttal to one of our most useful articles, which itself refutes the common pro-abortion argument that "nobody is justified in using a w ... discuss
The Condemnation of Modernism Letter of Cardinal Mercier- who the Anglicans and modernist Catholic are prone to say is a precurser of modern ecumenism. Nothing could be further from the Truth ... discuss
Texas has an awful futile care law. It permits hospital bioethics committees to impose members/doctors’ values that a patient’s life is not worth living based on quality of life. A story ... discuss
If you're a breastfeeding mom like me (yes, our three year old daughter still breastfeeds!), you've probably heard of the "Monster Bill." If you haven't, Jenny Ong of Chronicles of a Nursing Mom has w ... discuss
Just a few days ago, I acquired my own copy of a book I remember from childhood (not, alas, from Catholic school): the silver jubilee edition of My Catholic Faith, by Bishop Louis Laravoire Morrow, S. ... discuss
(Image courtesy of shutterstock.com)Over at Egregious Twaddle, Joanne McPort asks (and answers) whether the church can survive the times:The received narrative paints a Church disproportionately and ... discuss
I read this over multiple times trying to hazard a guess as to what might be in ‘Vitalized Phosphites’ and all I can think of is dried ox brain and wheat. Then I found this advertisement ... discuss
The Collect.LORD of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of t ... discuss
We are gardeners. We love to see all summer long our vegetable plants grow and mature, and then produce farm fresh tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, cucumbers and all the rest. We work hard in our gard ... discuss
The Fractured Face of Carmel Brilliant article about the disastrous consequences for the Order of the post-Conciliar revolution. The issues include faulty interpretation of the authentic spiritual ... discuss
Problems with Unconditional Forgiveness - “While automatic forgiveness sounds like an antidote to bitterness, this is not the case. Those who try and simply dismiss grave offenses, apart from re ... discuss
There is always a hot market for books on marriage, even among men. Every husband is aware of his inadequacies and every husband is genuinely eager to find solutions, especially if the solutions are s ... discuss
Image SourceHere is a special prayer for today's saint, St. William of Vercelli, also known as William of Monte Vergine.St. William, You were a father to your monksand a shepherd to your people.P ... discuss
History of the Sacred Heart from Catholic Culture: The early Church Fathers clearly cherished this meaning of the Sacred Heart of our Lord. St. Justin Martyr (d. 165), in his Dialogue with the Jew ... discuss
The saint of the day for June 14 is St. Elisha the Prophet, 9th century B.C.Elisha, whose name in Hebrew means "God is Salvation," was the son of Shaphat. He was called by the prophet Elijah while plo ... discuss
Prier 15 jours avec le concile Vatican II (Nouvelle Cité) de André Dupleix - Evene Is it possible to pray with the Second Vatican Council, from the constitutions, decrees and declarations whi ... discuss
“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,” God the Father declares in Matthew 3. And this declaration, says Doug Wilson, is the most perfect father-and-son moment in history. Wilson has ... discuss
She’s been writing and I’ve been reading her for a long time, but I think Eve Tushnet’s name became much more widely known in 2010, when the New York Times profiled her, identifying ... discuss
Meet the wonderful Medela Moms at Sugarleaf Makati and Learn about the Benefits of Breastfeeding! :)
Text: John 15:1-8 vetica, sans-serif;"> In today’s text Jesus uses a parable, a story, to compare the believers’ relationship with Him. Jesus says that He is a vine, we ... discuss
As the mom of three children, ages 20, 16 and 10, I'm right in the thick of parenting digitally-active kids in an ever-more digitally-active age. We consume media around here. I'm probably ... discuss
Is there hope for the LCWR? Groups that have been wrongly censured by the Church in the past have allowed the Lord to come to their aid by exercising a spirit of docility, humility, obedience, a ... discuss
Do it yourself tanners have become quite popular with individuals who have pale appearance. Aside from appealing an almost instant color without having to are lying under the sun all night, you can fi ... discuss
From today's Office of Readings. From the Catecheses by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop The power of Christ's bloodIf we wish to understand the power of Christ’s blood, we should go back to the ancien ... discuss
From the Catecheses by Saint John Chrysostom, bishopThe Holy Grail in the Cathedral of Valencia, SpainIf we wish to understand the power of Christ’s blood, we should go back to the ancient account o ... discuss
My column at First Things this week did not start out addressing the coming, unstoppable confrontation between the church and the homosexual community, but then I read about Cardinal Christoph Schönb ... discuss
Benedict XVI concludes his visit to Mexico with greetings to the authorities and thousands of enthusiastic faithful. The Pope stresses faith in Christ and devotion to Our Lady, that he encountered amo ... discuss
In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, “If the spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies al ... discuss
When the “learning opportunity” of the Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle was taking place, I wrote:[the past day's high drama had given] me a mental image of Moloch, enraged and s ... discuss
Image: Library of Congress The first president of the United States was beloved by those even in his day who would have mad him king. However, he loved the country and the republic. While the peo ... discuss
Vestments: Violet INTROIT Psalm 30: 3-4 Be Thou unto me a God, a Protector, and a place of refuge, to save me: for Thou are my strength and my refuge: and for Thy Name's sake Thou wilt lead me, and ... discuss
Continuing in the same topic of examining the attribute of "violence" from a Godly perspective, below is Part 2 of Thomas Watson's writing: The Christian Soldier: Taking Heaven By Storm.Watson's instr ... discuss
Today we commemorate St. Paul Miki and Companions. These twenty-six martyrs are sometimes called the martyrs of Nagasaki and the martyrs of Japan. St. Francis Xavier brought the Good News of Christian ... discuss
Another book talks about many years of the Tories in power. A nice thought, if they earn that privilege. Preston has a warning for the Tories , which is much more important. You can even use the civ ... discuss
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32So I know a lot of people like to pick a word to help them set goals and define the upcoming year...I have never done that ... discuss
I've mentioned Josephine Nobisso a number of times, starting here (wherein I talk about The Weight of a Mass -- if you haven't read that one, go buy a copy right now for every child you know who ... discuss
I have neglected poor Benedict of a while, not, I suppose, that he minds, so perhaps poor me, instead. Having neglected him for so long, I thought a quick recap of what I'm doing and why might be in ... discuss
Life has been busy as of late in good ways and not so good ways. I find myself struggling to nourish my soul in some fruitful way. When floundering, I usually have to find a way back ... discuss
VATICAN CITY, (MetroCatholic) – Following his meeting with members of the Central Committee for German Catholics at the Seminary of Freiburg im Breisgau, Benedict XVI travelled to the city f ... discuss
My Inbox is your Inbox:Sue Elvis is giving away three copies (e-reader versions) of A Little Way of Homeschooling: Thirteen Families Discover Catholic Unschooling. If you don't have an e-reader, ... discuss
Pam, from Everyday Snapshots (a lovely blog!) passed this meme along -- thanks, Pam!1) ONE HOMESCHOOLING BOOK YOU HAVE ENJOYED(One???? Here's my overlong list.)Books that initially convinced ... discuss
“For all of them were trying to frighten us, thinking, ‘They will become discouraged with the work and it will not be done.’ But now, O God, strengthen my hands.” -Neh. 6.9 If ... discuss
For the September episode, my friend Dick Kuffel, an elder at Twin City Fellowship in St. Louis Park, MN, joined me to discuss Ephesians 5:25 – Husbands, love your wives. Dick is preparing to pr ... discuss
He who is sated loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. Proverbs 27:7 Now that the feminists have made the world safe for neanderthals by clearing ... discuss
Saint Augustine of Hippo (1) Dear Brothers and Sisters, After the great Christmas festivities, I would like to return to the meditations on the Fathers of the Church and speak today of the greates ... discuss
Author: Rev. Enzo Bianchi, Prior of the Monastery of Bose |Source: L'Osservatore Romano via EWTN There are many different forms of prayer in the Christian tradition with which believers have wi ... discuss
Sea Buckthorn Oil and Latest Tremendous Berry in the World There is a new super berry, perhaps much more helpful than the all time hcg eating plan and African Mango in situation the research on it i ... discuss
So, I've been blogging all summer about my pro-life experiences, and my last post got the attention of some pro-choicers :) ... (and yes, I am happy about that. After all, what's the good of having an ... discuss
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Opening Message of the 26th World Youth Day Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid Thursday, 18 August 2011 Dear Friends, Thank you for the kind words addressed to ... discuss
The Collect.LORD of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of t ... discuss
I am so TAMAD! (lazy!) :-) hehe. And I am also supposed to be writing and editing a number of articles, SO... I will just re-post what fabulous breastfeeding mommy blogger and advocate Jenny ... discuss
I had an Anonymous comment that asked, "What church follows the Bible and its teachings only without man made doctrine?"I honestly don't know of one, though many make the claim.It's been my observatio ... discuss
The following is a "Pastor's Desk" which I have been repeating each summer. Last week, we considered what the holy Mass is and what our dispositions should be. Now we might think about our deportmen ... discuss
Let us listen to an excerpt of the words Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre preached on June 29, 1978 during the priestly ordinations at Econe, Switzerland: On this feast day of the holy Sts. Peter and Paul ... discuss
I have been known to defend the John Birch Society in the past and once even stuck up for them, which inflamed a blog war. However, when a writer at the John Birch Society writes something that I disa ... discuss
I have been known to defend the John Birch Society in the past and once even stuck up for them, which inflamed a blog war. However, when a writer at the John Birch Society writes something that I disa ... discuss
Sometimes a mom has to take a quiet break in the middle of the busy. Nursing moms know this. We stop every few hours to look and feel and hold and nourish someone tiny. That's where I've been over t ... discuss
God in the Streets of New York City "God In The Streets of New York City" depicts the stark contrast between the everyday chaos of the busy streets of New York City -- complete with traffic, const ... discuss
We talk a lot about becoming more deliberate and serious about growing our own food. At different seasons, we’ve done better than others. This year we completed the task of putting up the ... discuss
It may be Thursday when you read this, but let me warn you: my brain has no idea what day or time it is. I'm writing this post on Tuesday because I have a 6 hour drive to make tomorrow (yesterday?) ... discuss
I would like to add to the previous blog regarding Safe Places for mothers to entrust their newborn infants, in the event they themselves are not able or prepared to care for them. I would like to spe ... discuss
Look at the facts: then tell me what if anything we should do about it An EU calendar distributed to over three million pupils omitted major Christian holidays, including Christmas and Easter (CN ... discuss
From today's Office of Readings. From the Catecheses by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop The power of Christ's bloodIf we wish to understand the power of Christ’s blood, we should go back to the ancien ... discuss
"Mama, I do not need power, fame and abundant moneyLove me wholeheartedly, mama, it's enough for me"Thoughts of a Troubled MotherBy: John B. JuatThis pregnancy is giving me so much stressI've made a m ... discuss
Philippians 3:17-21Lent Midweek 5April 6th, 2011“Gluttony”Pride, Coveting, Lust and Anger. We've been examining these deadly sins in our season of repentance. God's word calls us out, points the ... discuss
Are You Known By Your Kindness?This was taken from Bo Sanchez's blog for today. A fitting reminder for us on how to be TRULY RICH, because at the end of our lives, we will not be able to carry ou ... discuss
My heart has been in a state of constant unrest lately. I find myself worked up about just about everything and anything. I am overwhelmed and worried. We have come up against so much opposition as we ... discuss
I wish someone would explain to me why my local newspaper refused to print the following letter?? TO THE EDITOR: Until just a few years ago homosexuality was recognized by society at large as a perver ... discuss
Our associate pastor has a page in the bulletin each week. Lately he has been using this page to offer a reflection on the Sunday Gospel. It's always worth a read, but I was particularly intrigued b ... discuss
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVIFOR LENT 2011“You were buried with him in baptism,in which you were also raised with him.” (cf. Col 2: 12)Dear Brothers and Sisters,The Lenten period, which lea ... discuss
Father Nicolas Schwizer If we look at the world today, we see that freedom is one of the greatest values for modern man. The desire for freedom is very strong. Freedom is the supreme good f ... discuss
"You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him." (cf. Col 2: 12) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Lenten period, which leads us to the celebration of Holy Easter, ... discuss
Questions to help me defend life more effectivelyby Rev. Frank A. PavoneNational Director, Priests for LifeAm I fully convinced that every abortion, at every stage of pregnancy, is the destruction of ... discuss
Picture taken from eurweb.comCHOOSING LIFE, REJECTING THE RH BILL(A Pastoral Letter of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines)Our Filipino Brothers and Sisters:The State values the dign ... discuss
Matthew 21:1-11Advent 1November 28, 2010“Palm Sunday in Advent?”If you just came to church today and heard our Gospel reading, you might think that someone had messed up the scheduled readings for ... discuss
I haven't decided what I think yet about the idea of "comfort feeding" rather than using a feeding tube. Comfort feeding refers to giving normal food and drink by mouth to someone unable to feed ... discuss
The new evangelization calls for followers of Christ who are unconditionally pro-life: who will proclaim, celebrate and serve the Gospel of life in every situation. A sign of hope is the increasing re ... discuss
I am writing in response to your comment to to my AGoodChoice... blog article, "Your 'Our Lady of Fatima Worship' is Idolatrous!" This is the third of my articles regarding this topic..September 19, 2 ... discuss
I'm continuing where I left off Saturday by placing questions and "new angles" about the Christian story along side Orthodoxy as I know it. These Davinci Code sort of questions are all the rage at the ... discuss
+Family Holy Hour enter">All are welcome to a Family Holy Hour on Sunday, May 6th, 2010, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the Upper Church at Saint Monica's Roman Catholic Church, located at 17th & Ritner St ... discuss
Fr. Frank Pavone National Director, Priests for Life Abortion does not only break the Fifth Commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” It breaks all the commandments. In this and following columns, let ... discuss
Inside Catholicby Thomas E. Woods, Jr.1/26/10When the secular media suddenly start talking about Catholic liturgy, something is afoot in the life of the Church. By the second year of Pope Benedict XVI ... discuss
What three organizations have backed abortion on demand? The answer that many might respond with is Planned Parenthood, the Democratic Party, NARAL or some women’s group. How about three of th ... discuss
My husband found an article on Fox News today and asked me "What's your take on this?" At first, I have to admit, I laughed at the "Bebe Gloton" ("gluttonous baby") doll who comes with a nursing top i ... discuss
The following incident occurred Saturday at the Jewel grocery store in St. Charles, IL. This goes to show what one pro-lifer can do, in this case stalwart Nancy Weber... As I walked into Jewel toda ... discuss
I'm continuing where I left off Saturday by placing questions and "new angles" about the Christian story along side Orthodoxy as I know it. These Davinci Code sort of questions are all the rage at the ... discuss
For those who are interested. I believe this is in the public domain now.My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the ... discuss
By: Lynn Green EvangelistET just sent me this article. Apparently there is a small problem going on at Grace Community Church and perhaps they are confused about scriptures. It is a fact that sexual r ... discuss
It's not about choice for women at all. Pregnant women can't take choose to take drugs or alcohol and damage their babies with impunity. Most abortions are about what is convenient for women, their c ... discuss
This is a "hot button" issue for me. I nursed both of my children until they were a year old. I never really thought of myself as an advocate for this issue, but, well, here I am! When I've spoken to ... discuss
So many people are jumping on the "Protest the Pill" bandwagon that I have to speak out.Years ago, it was taken as a given that the Pill's tertiary effect of thinning the endometrium would prevent imp ... discuss
The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered From the New York Packet. Tuesday, January 22, 1788. James Madison To the People of the State of New York: THE SECOND class of powers, lodg ... discuss
A friend confessed to me that her dithering about praying for Kennedy has forced some introspection - the good old Catholic notion of “examining the conscience” forced her to look at where she was ... discuss
Photo pinched from here.Now that the Pope's homily is up (in some languages, with excerpts here in English). I wanted to give Cardinal Lopez-Trujillo a full post. This is probably the best tribute I'v ... discuss
Ephesians 5:21-3322 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, ju ... discuss
It's all things sonnet at A Wrung Sponge, today's Poetry Friday host.But, they're not just celebrating sonnets over there, they've been writing them.And they're not just writing them, they've created ... discuss
From Today's Office of Readings:From the Catecheses by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop The power of Christ's blood If we wish to understand the power of Christ’s blood, we should go back to the ancien ... discuss
Only 2 Election Stories; Is Jindal the real next Reagan?; Texas' Shari'a Courts; The Death of the Romantic Comedy; Conservatism and Beowulf; Etc. >Hey, there is one reason to vote for McCain. Heh.Tha ... discuss
The things of earth entice and the pleasures it offers occupies your heart and mind. Stones to clog your road…darkness descended upon your way. And the highways have become ruined. Grace was ... discuss
As we enter the New Year ??? a season of resolution making ??? we want to share a post Brett made at the start of 2006. How time flies. And please note, we’re both still working on these. Join ... discuss
As we enter the New Year — a season of resolution making — we want to share a post Brett made at the start of 2006. How time flies. And please note, we’re both still working on these. Join ... discuss
For the craftsmen and artisans at New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, a relatively new ministry has expanded into a new state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot factory, almost five times larger than their prev ... discuss
The last installment of this article is here. It is taken from the 1891/2 edition of The Parents' Review, a magazine published and edited by Charlotte Mason until her death. Miss Mason is writing he ... discuss
The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency fo the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union) From the New York Packet. Tuesday, December 11, 1787. Alexander Hamilton and James Madison To the Peop ... discuss
Once again, we're reminded about the great gulf between perception and reality (just look at the repetition of the names of authors whose ethics comments are published in the "mainstream" science and ... discuss
FAITH, OBEDIENCE AND THEOLOGY___________________________________________________Challenges to the Mission of the Church todayYour Excellency, the Apostolic Nuncio Mons. François BacquèYour Lordship, ... discuss
May the Blessed Virgin bring comfort and hope to those who suffer on account of the tragic attack of the terrorists, that last week seriously harmed the beloved American people.To all the children of ... discuss
In mice, a high-fat diet damages eggs in the ovaries and prevents them from becoming healthy embryos, a finding that may help explain infertility problems in obese women, say researchers at the Univer ... discuss
Congratulations to Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar on the birth of their 17th child and seventh daughter, Jennifer Danielle, yesterday morning.This event has sparked a traffic spike on this blog unlike an ... discuss
My husband returned from a trip this week with a great story. There was a woman who was working on her roof in the middle of the day wearing trousers. She attends a church that prohibits women from w ... discuss
Here's the short version. Ron Paul was asked by a moonbat about investigating the events of 9/11 to determine if it was an "inside job". Paul's answer was some sort of platitude about "looking into ... discuss
A hearty congratulations, and welcome back: I would like to begin by offering a hearty congratulations to my Roman Catholic brothers and sisters on the occasion of the issuance of Benedict XVI’s ... discuss
Initially created to inform the public and offer a quick and objective knowledge of events unfolding around them, the media now produces instead a generalized confusion, that benefits solely thos ... discuss
Philip Jenkins, one of today’s leading scholars of world Christianity, disagrees with the view that Christianity in Europe is on the ropes and on the verge of dying off. Au contraire, argu ... discuss
Happy Polish Constitution Day to one and all. To read the Constitution, the first written constitution in Europe, and the proximate cause of simultaneous invasion of Poland by Germany, Russia, and th ... discuss
SourceIN LITURGICAL TIMEFriday of the Second Week of EasterLORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERFrom Magnificat.What father would give his children stones when they asked for bread? How much more, then, will our heav ... discuss
Recently I wrote a two-part series, see part 1 and part 2, on the abortion industry’s attempt to pump up abortion providers and the industry as a whole and/or justify its crass, inhuman practice of ... discuss
I was tagged by Aimee.1. Where/How did you meet? Blind date!! My father worked with TheDad's neighbor. In fact, they'd worked together so long that she knew me first. When TheDad had broken up with ... discuss
Today Pope Benedict XVI continued World Youth Day with the Way of the Cross, also called the Stations of the Cross, as well as his visit to a synagogue and his address to seminarians at the Church of ... discuss
Excerpts from a Thanksgiving sermon on what Christians are thankful for. God promises us, in the Bible, no easy life or days without trials, troubles, difficulties and temptations. HE never promise ... discuss
Fetus to have more rights than mother? I have posted something similar to this before, but I thought I'd post again because I was questioned on the issue. Essentially, yes the fetus would have the ri ... discuss
The following article gives some biographical detail to the author of one of the great catechetical texts that is now available in English, which you can order by clicking here.NEW YORK: November 3, 2 ... discuss
For years I have been predicting that futile care treatment withdrawals will become the next big bioethics agenda issue to roil the public and involve the courts. Now, the futile care imposers are beg ... discuss
May the Blessed Virgin bring comfort and hope to those who suffer on account of the tragic attack of the terrorists, that last week seriously harmed the beloved American people. To ... discuss
In recent days I have posted here on Vital Signs Blog some of the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Humane Care Amendment that will be on Nebraska's ballot this November. If you've miss ... discuss
I report; you decide. ABOUT USFounded in 2004 by Stacey and Zachary Adams, Trinity Cosmetics is a divinely inspired bath and beauty collection designed to pamper and nourish body, soul, and spirit. HE ... discuss
The Power of the Blood If we wish to understand the power of Christ’s blood, we should go back to the ancient account of its prefiguration in Egypt. "Sacrifice a lamb without blemish", commande ... discuss
From today's Office of Readings. From the Catecheses by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop The power of Christ's blood If we wish to understand the power of Christ’s blood, we should go bac ... discuss
John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. From today's Office of Readings : The Catecheses by S ... discuss
Today’s Evening Devotional, by Charles Spurgeon. “The king’s garden.” - Nehemiah 3:15 Mention of the king’s garden by Nehemiah brings to mind the paradise which the King of kings prepare ... discuss
Juanita Fernandez Solar was born at Santiago, Chile on July 13, 1900. From her adolescence she was devoted to Christ. She entered the monastery of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns at Los Andes on Ma ... discuss
Today’s Morning Devotional, by Charles Spurgeon. “His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” - Luke 22:44 The mental pressure arising from our Lord’s str ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. Joseph. St. Joseph has always held a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is because he has come through for me and my husband, Bill, in some very tough situations. St ... discuss
Today, I bought myself the Anthony Travel Logistics Kit. I've never felt more manly in my life. Bwahahaha. Plus, I got it on sale from Beauty Bar (ask not what I was doing in there) at half price ... discuss
Vayevarech otam Elokim vayomer lahem Elokim peru urevu umil'u et-ha'aretz vechiveshuha uredu bidegat hayam uve'of hashamayim uvechol-chayah haromeset al-ha'aretz.So now let us examine the first point ... discuss
Thanks to Lydia, Nathan's Helpmeet, who has drawn my attention to the works of William Gouge--specifically his pages upon pages of reflection on the Bible and breastfeeding. Lydia quoted a passage on ... discuss
It appears the NFP discussion has stalled for the time being. Let us now begin where I think this entire blog should have started: the greater biblical argument against ALL forms of family planning (a ... discuss
Every time New Year's Eve rolls around, I have this incredible urge to make resolutions. Fortunately, I'm not alone. Millions of people around the world view the New Year Holiday as an opportunity to ... discuss
In the book I'm reading to help journey through Advent, "On the Way to Bethlehem", today's short reading is centered on how to avoid becoming "soul-napped" on the way to Christmas. Christmas is the s ... discuss
I don't know what cracks me up more: When the Reasonable mouth-foam about the Foolishness of belief in God, or when they utterly delude themselves about specific religions' "spiritual" value. Reasonab ... discuss
Christian Medical & Dental Associations president Dr. David Stevens believes that Terri Schiavo's autopsy "drew conclusions from anatomic evidence of functional inabilities." Agape press reports the ... discuss
From AgapePress: Christian Medical & Dental Associations president Dr. David Stevens believes that, although Schiavo's autopsy was thorough and reached many correct conclusions, room remains for crit ... discuss
St. Theodore Tyro St. Theodore was a Roman soldier who converted to Christianity. Exposed as a Christian, the military tribunal decided he was a good soldier who had made a mistake, asked him to ... discuss
By Jan LaRue, Chief Counsel I'm a conservative Christian attorney who has practiced criminal and juvenile defense. I wholeheartedly advocate that no matter how heinous the crime, the accused must be ... discuss
Hello folks, it's been a while since my last "tidbits," that random collections of things I hear, see, read, believe, approve, or object to. It's just that I haven't had a lot of time to "surf" the bl ... discuss
