Topic: occasions

Today in Washington, D.C. - May 22, 2013 Lois G. Lerner, the IRS official who was over the department that targeted conservative groups, appeared this morning before the House Oversight and Govern ... discuss

...on the abuse of power by both unelected bureaucrats and Congress:Dear Editor,The revelation of the abuses of power by several departments of the Obama Administrationhas ra ... discuss

The saint of the day for May 22 is Saint Rita of Cascia, religious.St. Rita was born at Rocca Porena, Italy, in 1386 to Antonio and Amata Lotti, who were quite advanced in years. Rita’s birth was an ... discuss

Rome, Italy, May 21, 2013 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- According to an Argentine priest, Pope Francis when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires helped save a young mailman from the abyss of drug addictio ... discuss

The Day Free Speech Died in Winter Park, Florida – Part 2 By Michele Herzog See: The Day Free Speech Died in Winter Park, Florida – Part 1 Could it really happen in America? Could ... discuss

Today, my little sister, Emmaline, turns 19. I can hardly believe that the baby of my family is embarking on her last year as a teenager. We had a special day celebrating her "Golden Birthday" - she t ... discuss

Earlier today, I posted a comment on the use of the federal Unborn Victims of Violence Act (UVVA) in a Tampa, Florida, case.  Since then I have been alerted by Doug Johnson (National Right to Lif ... discuss

When the princes of Rome assemble to elect a new Pope, when bishops are consecrated, when priests are ordained, when churches are dedicated, when kings are crowned with the blessing of Mother Church - ... 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

From "The Imperial Valley Press" newspaper:Marines operate raid exercise in BrawleyMay 15, 2013BRAWLEY — In an effort...offensives, the 13thMarine Expeditionary Unit...to a place that theM ... discuss

From the Catholic Herald (UK) By Francis Phillis Pope F ... 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

  Court intervenes to save life of France’s ‘Terri Schiavo’ by Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent Analysis May ... discuss

So the Obama administration's IRS scandal doesn't just involve some "low-level workers" in Cincinnati.What a shocker!From the Washington Post:Internal Revenue Service officials in Washington and at le ... discuss

Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)The disciples said to Jesus, “Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you w ... discuss

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Saints: 1822 Common of apostles: 1951 Office of Readings for the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss

An acquaintance of mine recently asked me how she can be there for her friend who has lost a baby on Mother's Day (what a great friend!) I want to share a few ideas for how people can be a s ... discuss

I've been having lots of thoughts swirling around in my head regarding Mother's Day and want to share.I want to remind everyone that though Mother's Day may be a joyful day for most, it can also be a ... discuss

Oldest of all novenas,this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Anthony van Dyck. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). c. 1618-20.THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT(Friday, 6th W ... discuss

David Kupelian, World News Daily: Exclusive on why jury has been given an impossible job. Have you wondered why the jury in the Kermit Gosnell multiple-baby-murder trial in Philadelphia is taking su ... discuss

The Church was born on the Jewish feast of the Pentecost, a birth which was preceded by a novena. After the ascension of Christ into heaven, Mother Mary and the Apostles (and according to tradition, a ... discuss

Gary Bauer, Contributing Author Three State Department whistle-blowers testified under oath today before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about their knowledge of the Benghazi attac ... discuss

May 8, 2013. (Romereports.com) More than 70,000 people flocked to St. Peter's Square for the Pope's weekly general audience. For about 45 minutes, the Pope greeted the crowds.On several occasions, he ... discuss

There are many ways to begin introducing the chanted Propers into your parish's liturgical life, and it seems CMAA has been building something of a cottage industry devoted to exploring these possibil ... discuss

    Recapping the Gosnell saga: 11 eye-opening testimonies ... discuss

Bern, Switzerland, May 3, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are confusing to C ... discuss

Pope Francis washes the feet of young ‘offenders,’ including two women, during Maundy Thursday Mass. The Catholic world is in an uproar right now. In fact, the AP posted a story: “Po ... discuss

by Stephanie Gray May 2, 2013 (Unmaskingchoice.ca) - On a few occasions now I've had coffee with two abortionists.  On Monday, though, I had a very different encounter with an abortionist; this t ... discuss

by Stephanie Gray May 2, 2013 (Unmaskingchoice.ca) - On a few occasions now I've had coffee with two abortionists.  On Monday, though, I had a very different encounter with an abortionist; th ... discuss

This post constitutes Part III of a response to a recent article written by Michael Coughlin. In this post, I address Coughlin's fourth major point of criticism, which is that AHA makes too much of t ... discuss

The saint of the day for May 2 is St. Athanasius (295 - 373). He was the Church's greatest hero in the battle against Arianism (a heresy that denied Christ's divinity),which, in his lifetime, earned h ... discuss

2 May AD 373 Athanasius was born in Alexandria in Egypt in AD.295. He served as a church leader in a time of great controversy and ecclesiastical disagreements. While he was still a deacon, around the ... discuss

The Saint of the Day for May 2 is St. Athanasius.A champion of orthodoxy! He did not die a martyr, but his life was martyrdom in the truest sense. Athanasius was the Church's greatest hero in the batt ... discuss

So today at the abortion clinic a woman pulled her car over to tell us we were bad people. Our crimes were judging people, wasting time instead of getting a job, judging people, not doing something us ... discuss

Tweetby Stephanie GrayOn a few occasions now I've had coffee with two abortionists.  On Monday, though, I had a very different encounter with an abortionist; this time, I watched Kermitt Gosnell ... discuss

Newark, N.J., May 1, 2013 / 12:05 am (CNA).- The Archdiocese of Newark asserts that a local publication is inaccurately portraying the continued ministry of a priest who was accused of abusing a minor ... discuss

by Gary L. Bauer, Campaign for Working Families: The famously misnamed Planned Parenthood is hosting its national conference in Washington, D.C. this week. Today Barack Obama became the first sitting ... discuss

The following is taken from the blog of Gene Edward Veith, Cranach.  You can access the original article by CLICKING HERE.The doctrine of vocation is not just about our work. It really is the Lu ... discuss

I’ve been on a bit of a history kicker lately, particularly Civil War history, even if by chance. On successive occasions I read Tony Horowitz’s Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid th ... discuss

"How our death can be planned and inflicted upon us when we don't want to die."My father died July 11th, 2012, after fighting to live for 20 months, 10 days short of his 90th birthday. He had no term ... discuss

Warning Graphic Detailsby Michael Carl, World Net Daily: PHILADELPHIA – The judge in the abortion murder trial for practitioner Kermit Gosnell has dismissed several of the counts in the case, includ ... discuss

Although the NBC news article that the Daily Mail links to has been scrubbed and now doesn't include the part about the FBI being notified last year about the older brother, the Daily Mail's story is ... 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

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

The media are curiously uninterested in the trial of Kermit Gosnell. To his credit, Conor Friedersdorf of the Atlantic is an exception. Why Dr. Kermit Gosnell's Trial Should Be A Front Page Story. A ... discuss

Google, aside from being the preeminent search engine of the Internet, is also known for its \"doodles\": funny things it does to its front-page logo on special occasions. For example, on the 30th an ... discuss

Google, aside from being the preeminent search engine of the Internet, is also known for its \"doodles\": funny things it does to its front-page logo on special occasions. For example, on the 30th an ... discuss

“Put your trust in God, but keep your powder dry.” - Oliver Cromwell1 To sum up what has been outlined so far – a philosophy of righteous civil resistance is articulated in the B ... discuss

Pope Francis washes the feet of young ‘offenders,’ including two women, during Maundy Thursday Mass. The Catholic world is in an uproar right now. In fact, the AP posted a story: “Po ... discuss

Keeping up with Holy Week, here is an EXCELLENT piece on the LOGIC of the Cross. This is logic that it is really quite hard to argue with. Again, my thanks to my very dear and recently departed friend ... discuss

  In the William Wade Lecture Series given at St. Louis University in March of 1984, Joseph Cardinal Bernadin delivered a seminal address in which he drew connections between the opposition to le ... 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

As I've debated so-called same-sex "marriage" over the years I have come across well meaning moderate friends who don't necessarily want to completely redefine marriage but are open to "civil un ... discuss

It is difficult to comprehend that there is only about a week and a half left of Pope Benedict’s memorable and excellent papacy. This is a difficult time for Catholics, including myself. We cannot e ... discuss

In my Bible reading plan this Lent, reading through the entire Bible in 40 days, I consumed Leviticus up to chapter 15, a little over half way. I studied this book a few years ago with some co-workers ... discuss

On a number of occasions I have written about the loneliness of disability. I suppose readers might be apt to think loneliness is not unique to people with severe disabilities, and th ... discuss

For quite some time, I have been wanting to get Twilight Star Names for Lily and Luke, written by Carly Marie on a beach called Mullaloo Point, which is located near Perth in Western Australia. But, s ... discuss

I am the Flagby Ruth Apperson RousI am the flag of the United States of America.I was born on June 14, 1777, in Philadelphia.There the Continental Congress adopted my stars and stripes as the national ... discuss

16 April 1963   My Dear Fellow Clergymen:   While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities “unwise and untimely.R ... discuss

As I read the works of St. Maximus the Confessor and other monks of the first millennium, I am growing in interest in early Christian asceticism (πρακτική) and increasingly convinced of its r ... 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

Benedict XVI addresses the Curia in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican (Photo: CNS) Dear Cardinals, Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is with great joy that I mee ... discuss

We here at man with black hat have received quite a reaction to our piece entitled “Every Matter Under Heaven” from last Tuesday. We drew attention to plans underway by Michael Voris of ChurchMili ... discuss

As someone who has met Stephen Harper on many occasions, Rex Murphy's latest column made me smile. Stephen and Laureen Harper are lovely people who love Canada! There’s something about Stephen. H ... discuss

St. Petersburg man who had kittens in his freezer roommates with suspects in double shooting, authorities say – Tampa Bay Times. Pinellas Co Deputies answered a call to to the Vagabond Mobile Ho ... discuss

It is an unreported event but I came upon it during my visit to the Philippines this year. muslim nations have been invading the country under the pretense of peace-keeping to protect the muslim insur ... discuss

I just read a chilling story. No, not a horror novel, but a news story that happened in Italy: Baby Boy Survives for Nearly Two Days After Abortion. The mother, pregnant for the first time, had opted ... discuss

(Greek: Ανδρέας, Andreas), called in the Orthodox tradition Protocletos, or the First-called, is a Christian Apostle and the elder brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew" (from Greek : ανδ ... discuss

"I’m participating in the Spend-Less Holidays: Saving While Savoring the Season Blog Carnival, hosted by The Frugal Fil-Am and Dainty Mom. We’ll be sharing our tips on how to spend less this holid ... discuss

Tis the season to be joyful and thankful. THIRTY-EIGHT workers leave the abortion industry! Thank you, Lord, for new beginnings! Supreme Court Orders New Look at Obamacare, Abortion Funding The Su ... discuss

In praise of standing your ground for what you know is right From the New York Post By Kyle Smith Winston Churchill has his fans on the left. President John F. Kennedy, who was fascinated by hi ... discuss

Madeleine and I flew back to New Zealand from Milwaukee on Tuesday having both attended the Evangelical Philosophical Society Annual Meeting, the Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, ... discuss

Dr. Muiris Houston, writing in the Irish Times. Article on the Times' website here. Background: A death as a result of an infection during a miscarriage is a rare event in the developed worl ... discuss

Quin Hillyer asks the question at American Spectator today, "Does Obama doom America?," a question that many non-Obamanists are now and have been asking for some time now. They are genuinely worried a ... discuss

SACRAMENTALS 1667 \"Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of a spiritual n ... discuss

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.  Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.  Henceforth I call you not servants; for the serva ... discuss

ca. AD 1469 - 28 December 1524 Today we remember Johannes von Staupitz, vicar-general of the Augustinian Order in Germany. He befriended the spiritually troubled Martin Luther on numerous occasions, ... discuss

So, as Socon or Bust readers know, Fr. Tom Rosica has responded to Michael Voris’s rather compelling and revealing video exposé on Fr. Rosica’s interview with Gregory Baum. You’ll ... discuss

Will the day ever come when human life is respected andprotected by law from the moment of conception?  That dependson who gets to name the new members of the Supreme Courtin the n ... discuss

1. Roe v. Wade: Because a federal Human Life Amendment to the Constitution is an extraordinarily difficult long-term prospect, overturning Roe v. Wade is the only real method of achieving legal protec ... discuss

The mind of the abortion supporter is complex. As I wrote in my previous post, on the one hand they want to make light of abortion, as if it is no more grave than an ingrown toenail. And on the other ... discuss

Brothers and sisters, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7). Before returning to our particular Churches, we, Bishops of the whole world gath ... discuss

The lawyers for the Government of Canada have submitted their reasons for appealing the decision by Justice Smith in BC.On June 15, Justice Smith decided in the Carter case that Canada's assisted suic ... discuss

I've spent the last couple of weeks in some mental gymnastics.  I've got a lot going on with just every day life.  Sometimes it feels as though my entire life is just zipping by and I barely ... discuss

The debates are now over and there are less than two weeks until our country comes to terms with probably one of the most life-changing elections, our nation has ever engaged in.  After all of th ... discuss

Phyllis Schlafly by Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum: As we approach a major national election, we hear warnings about many kinds of vote fraud and possible recounts that might delay confirmation of w ... discuss

A tragic story about a terrible man from thebraiser.com, October 18: Yesterday, Joshua Woodward (pictured right),  a former New York City restaurateur and partner of chef Govind Armstrong, was arrai ... discuss

Claims that Marie Stopes International is to carry out abortions at a new centre in Belfast have been condemned by SPUC. It is irresponsible and crass for the abortion giant to suggest it would prov ... discuss

By: Sher Zieve Gulag Bound Lieutenant Commander Walther Fitzpatrick III (ret.) has been bucking a corrupt military and government system for years. He has put himself on the line and in severe jeopard ... discuss

Hurrah!  It’s Q&A week again, my favorite because I can pick and choose the easiest questions and pretend I didn’t hear the hard ones! I jest, really.  I’m kidding!  I do try to c ... discuss

Agree with PatriotUSA: "Posting this exactly as I received from TexasFred."  My comments are at the end of the article. Texas Fred: Once again I have a piece sent to me via email that is so ... discuss

Exactly why should the White House sidewalk be designated a restricted zone for free speech? If any places are most appropriate for defending fundamental rights of our Constitution they are in front t ... discuss

Thanks to the local lamestream media for naming me “Chump of the Week!” Read here what they claim I said. Then scroll down to the actual text of what I originally wrote by email. Chum ... discuss

SPUC has accused the Family Planning Association (FPA) of using the courts to bully Edwin Poots, Northern Ireland's Minister for Health, into cutting short his revision of abortion guidance for do ... discuss

I've know Nigel Wright for about 4 years. I know that he is a totally honest ethical man, who took a huge pay cut to work in government. He should be admired and praised. Instead we see partisan compl ... discuss

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), addressed the Value Voters Summit in Washington, DC.  You can watch his remarks in the video above (from POLITICO), or read the t ... discuss

As the book review editor for Sharper Iron, I wanted to spread the word about our “Back to School” Book Giveaway that we’re hosting over at Sharper Iron in the month of September. To ... discuss

Note: Perry is taking a week of vacation, and while I was working on this post we made an offer on a house.  We’re still waiting for a response from the seller, so if it looks like I had a har ... discuss

CHP Skeena-Bulkley: Von Dehn and Spratt entered the zone at Everywomans Health Center at Commercial and Broadway in Vancouver at on June 19, 2009 with signs warning the public that they, too, cou ... discuss

From a reader…. Check out the latest bulletin from St. Joe’s 1) They appear to have displayed Catholic and/or St Joe’s material at the Ottawa Pride march as they had at least 1 homos ... discuss

   ACTS OF BIBLICAL HOSTILITY BY PRESIDENT OBAMA David Barton of Wallbuilders.com  has come out with a list explaining why Barack Obama is the most Biblically h ... discuss

I have had this post swirling around in my head for quite some time. Then, a couple weeks ago, a friend contacted me, asking for advice on how to be there for her friend who recently had a stillborn b ... discuss

I had a professor in seminary that would always stress to us that all of the Christian life is gift.  As students we would complain during class when he would hand out essays for us to read ... discuss

announced Empty Chair Day on Labor Day: What better way to commemorate the Labor Day holiday than to send a message to the AWOL campaign-in-chief — and support Clint Eastwood, to boot! Twitchy ... discuss

Once upon a time, in a world pre-PC, there was this thing called "respect". In that world, some people on some occasions did get their feelings hurt by comments or actions of others. It was called r ... discuss

The liturgical reform of Vatican II,'' as all the great movements for the renewal from the council is ' a matter of fact, an aquired criterion, part of the history of the Church, and 'Tradition a ... discuss

From Wikipedia: Sea Lawyer: An argumentative, cantankerous or know-it-all sailor. A sea lawyer is adept at using technicalities, half truths, and administrative crap to get out of doing work or anythi ... discuss

Ron Panzer Below is the third and final part in Ron Panzer's essay Stairway of Life. I trust you will find it as enlightening and thought-provoking as I did. MDP Stairway of Life Part 3 What h ... discuss

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”  KJV (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com)  We were not supposed to have ... discuss

Mourning for miners killed in South Africa this week. Ted Dagne is a long-respected expert on the conflict between North and South Sudan, and has become instrumental as a UN specialist and advisor to ... discuss

Michelle Obama is in Milwaukee today. She has a campaign event scheduled at Bradley tech.Grassroots Event with Michelle Obama - First Lady of the United States (Day of Action)Join the First Lady Miche ... discuss

An objection commonly launched against those who oppose the practice of human abortion is “what about the life of the mother?” In this post, I examine this objection and provide a consistent respo ... discuss

Taken from the book "More About Fatima and the Immaculate Heart of Mary" - Rev. Fr. V. Montes De Oca, C.S.Sp. Chapter IXTHE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARYThe Children's Comments Lucy relates that on June ... discuss

R.C. Sproul has a long history of making a stand for truth. He has an equal history of standing firm against error, using his ministry platform to refute errors that are seeping into the Evangelical c ... discuss

Over the past few years, I have had interesting conversations with acquaintances, some retired from high places like retired Army colonels and the like.  I’m saying that the people I’ve ... discuss

If you must watch television, try using it not just for Amusing Ourselves to Death, but  to teach discernment. Watch commercials with the sound off, trying to guess what is being sold. Watch with the ... discuss

I haven’t had time to write on the story that Thomas Kidd of World Magazine broke earlier this month about Thomas Nelson Publishers’ decision to pull David Barton’s new book The Jefferson Lies: ... discuss

15 August, New Testament The honor paid to Saint Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord, God, and Savior goes back to the earliest days of the Church. Indeed, it goes back farther: Even befo ... discuss

War was declared on the United States of America on September 11, 2001 - 3990 days, 12 hours, 37 minutes and 24 seconds ago.> =1 face="Monotype Corsiva">  "It is a principle incorporate ... discuss

We have seen the Burnt Offering (עֹלָה (olah)), the Grain Offering (מִנְחָה לַֽיהוָה, minchah qorban) the Peace Offering ( שֶׁלֶם (shelem)). Today we begin a study of the S ... discuss

     View this video, not solely as a Catholic faith opine, rather as an American Values piece.  You are the peasant.  Neither You nor our Country in his eyes are ... discuss

by Thaddeus Baklinski POLAND, August 13, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Pro-life advocates in Poland have been arrested on two different occasions recently for displaying signs depicting babies who have ... discuss

by Thaddeus Baklinski POLAND, August 13, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Pro-life advocates in Poland have been arrested on two different occasions recently for displaying signs depicting babies who have ... discuss

Handicapping the veepstakes. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s name keeps surfacing as a possible running mate for Mitt Romney. I’ve met Gov. Pawlenty on a couple of occasions, and he’s an af ... discuss

Surprise! We’ll skip the rehash of the whole issue and skip to the meat of the decision (Politifact) Reid has said Romney paid no taxes for 10 years. It was no slip of the tongue. He repeated t ... discuss

“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”This quotation has been attributed to the 34th President of the United States (although there is some doubt as to whether he actually said it, but w ... discuss

WARNING From: thy Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Subject: Second Term Transformation Plans This just might be the most important and far reaching email of all our lifetimes. ...JB ... discuss

The Courage To Put Away Our Cameras - I give this article a big thumbs up. “The degree to which we are able to be present in the moment, psychologists say, is one of the chief indicators of ment ... discuss

The Courage To Put Away Our Cameras - I give this article a big thumbs up. “The degree to which we are able to be present in the moment, psychologists say, is one of the chief indicators of ment ... 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

Your Excellency: I was shocked to see that Catholic Charities was once again extending an invitation to President Barack Obama to speak at the Al Smith dinner. It is especially appalling in view of ... discuss

I'm very blessed to have a very possible future daughter-in-law who's graced our family with visits on several occasions and who consistently brings out the best in those about her - including but no ... discuss

Newman Reader - Sermons Preached on Various Occasions - Sermon 9.2 And if Satan can so well avail himself even of the gifts and glories of the Church, it is not wonderful that he can be skilful ... discuss

Warning:  None Dare Call It Treason     It has been suggested that o'who? and 'those who surround him' are not the "Keystone Kops" and bumbling fools they appear to ... discuss

Warning:  None Dare Call It Treason     It has been suggested that o'who? and 'those who surround him' are not the "Keystone Kops" and bumbling fools they appear to ... discuss

Alex Schadenberg Seniors at risk published the following article on July 24 concerning the case of Marilyn Nelson, who is being treated like a criminal or potential threat for her attempts to care f ... discuss

Seniors at risk published the following article on July 24 concerning the case of Marilyn Nelson, who is being treated like a criminal or potential threat for her attempts to care for her husband, Art ... discuss

Promotional codes are very widespread nowadays. It is possible to basically find whatever at anytime of the day. Despite that these have termination dates, you’ll still won’t become de ... discuss

David Shedlock’s post has called to mind a key feature that has made America successful. The history of the interaction of religion and politics was often a mixed proposition. On one hand, it&# ... discuss

"Elections Are Not Won by Who Voted, They are Lost by Who Did Not" ~~ rfhOur America republic is of a Judaeo-Christian heritage.  It is not ... discuss

Readers of this blog have on several occasions seen me extol St. Thomas More's Dialogue Concerning Heresies, a book that I would nominate as the finest work of Catholic apologetics in the English lang ... discuss

You may have already heard that John Stonestreet's latest Two-Minute Warning video is stirring up quite a ruckus. The title is "When Sex Got a Divorce."* A lot of people are watching it, both at that ... discuss

On July 13 FBI agents Conrad Rodriguez and William Sivley paid a visit to my son-in-law, Andy Moore, at his home. Andy is a pro-life activist who prays and protests outside the Southwest Women’ ... discuss

Disturbing Pictures and Civil Rights in the American South:Roots author Alex Haley says Martin Luther King “… decided to create a crisis in 1963 to ‘dramatize the Negro plight and galvanize the ... discuss

MARK 2:23-28Jesus is passing through a field of grain on the Sabbath and the hungry disciples pick and eat grains. The Pharisees are all over this like white on rice. (You can read it here.) Here ... discuss

IMAGE: Kathleen Riley, left, and Alison Carroll resigned as teachers at Saint Ann's Sunday School. (Tracy A Woodward/The Washington Post. Used without permission or shame.)Take a good look at these tw ... discuss

This well-referenced list of events was sent to me from a good friend, and it’s a stark reminder of what has happened in a very short time……….thanks Denise Listed belo ... discuss

Raising Arizona. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to decide next term whether her state must offer spousal benefits to the same-sex partners of state employees. In 2009, Arizona ... discuss

Catherine Frazee wrote the following response to the Taking Mercy - 16 x 9 Global News segment. This was a Global News segment that was aired in March 2012 that attempted to redefine the Latimer case ... discuss

TEA Party-backed candidate slams Hoekstra vote for Brady Bill gun control law WINDSOR, Co. -- Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gary Glenn, who earlier was endorsed by a statewide coalition of ov ... discuss

From American Thinker By Paul Kengor Barack Hussein Obama and Communist Mentor Frank Marshall Davis It's interesting that not only does Barack Obama need continued vetting, but so do his biogr ... discuss

 Democrats beware: Jewish money is on the move. Barack Hussein Obama bows to Saudi King Abdullah From Financial Post By Lawrence Solomon Even before the Supreme Court upheld Obamac ... discuss

When I was a non-Christian I was forever hearing about how Christians are hypocrites. When I converted to Christianity at 17, one thing that struck me is how often these charges were often a case of t ... discuss

I received an email some time ago from N.K.B.  She was gracious to allow me to share it with you.  Your advice is requested. ------------- I have been searching for a South African Pro Life ... discuss

Proselytizing Islam to Children on Facebook?I was shocked to see this site pop up in the sponsored ads on my facebook page tonight! Beware, your kids may be exposed next!The Facebook page led me to th ... discuss

 Anglican Choir Sings at Papal Mass From L’Osservatore Romano By Nigel Marcus Baker The English essayist and poet, Joseph Addison (1672-1719), in his 1694 ‘A Song for St Cecilia ... discuss

by Jason Rushton, Australia correspondent SYDNEY, Australia, July 3, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - More than 19 bills to legalise euthanasia have been introduced into Australian parliaments since 2002 (Fo ... discuss

Saturday 7 July, 10am - 4pmPlease come and see our part-time distance-learning degree courses and gain a sense of what it is like to learn about your faith. Maryvale offers a comprehensive range ... discuss

In theory our central bankers are independent from the government. In practice the Federal Reserve is under constant pressure from the president and Congress. Demands to lower interest rates and incre ... discuss

Mark Dever’s Twelve Challenges Churches Face is on sale for just $3.99—well worth the cost. You may also want to take a look at Voddie Baucham’s The Ever-Loving Truth which has been ... discuss

John Allison IV by Ralph Benko, Contributing Author: “Who is John Galt?” This tantalizing question opens Atlas Shrugged, one of the most popular, if least critically acclaimed, novels of all ... discuss

Pope Benedict XVI has addressed the problematic nature of moral relativism (MoRe) on several occasions, including the effect that such thinking, which he calls a dictatorship of relativism, has had ... discuss

I received an email today from a friend. Here's what it said:APOC./REV. 12 Saint John tells us that the red dragon / Communism will spew from its mouth a river to try to destroy the Woman / Church. Th ... discuss

T-shirts are present daytime style statements for both males and females. Of most casual Wears, these are the most dependable garment of the technology. They are the appropriate, domestic and pro ... discuss

On June 28, I (Alex Schadenberg) was in Hobart Tasmania meeting with members of the Tasmania state parliament concerning the announcement earlier in the week that the Labour/Greens coalition governmen ... discuss

Religious Freedom Under Siege: The Bishops Respondby Matthew J. Franck and William E. Simon Jr.June 20, 2012 The American Catholic bishops’ “Fortnight for Freedom,” which begins tomorrow, c ... discuss

After writing about this new genre of I went to heaven books, I received many comments and emails asking me about biblical examples of those who glimpsed heaven—John in the book of Revelati ... discuss

Of all the major 16th Century magisterial Reformers, Zwingli is perhaps the oddest. There is no major branch of Christianity that traces its lineage back to Zwingli but many of his ideas are influenti ... discuss

Why do sports events begin with the national anthem? At Monday’s Stanley Cup game in Los Angeles, Pia Toscano belted out “The Star-Spangled Banner” alongside a uniformed Navy hero while a team o ... discuss

Mario Tama/Getty Images Mitt Romney participating in a 6th grade class at Universal Bluford Charter School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 24, 2012. After pretty much wrapping up the GOP nomination ... discuss

In 2008, Fr. Rosica interviewed Dalton McGuinty as a “devout” practicing Catholic on his program Witness. McGuinty, in talking about his faith, stated that he’s a practicing Catholic, but differ ... discuss

Mrs. Kathleen Schuck, O.P., in 2007.Kathleen Schuck and her husband Jim were charter members of the Chapter of Lay Dominicans of Bl. Margaret of Castello, Boise, Idaho, Western Province of the Holy Na ... discuss

Myth 3: If I use contraception, it is not a grave sin, after all many priests say in the confessional that it's okay to use contraception.Contraception demythologized: Pope Paul VI outranks them.&nbs ... discuss

The following article was published two years ago and is shared again. --------------- Bill Smith, Editor: Today, marked the 66th 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy’s beaches, a ... discuss

Full Text of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Thanksgiving SermonIn the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Some words from St Paul: 'Present your bodies as a living sac ... discuss

Obama Promoes Planned Parenthood, Abortion at Campaign Stops President Barack Obama apparently believes touting his extensive pro-abortion record and his mandate requiring religious groups to pay ... discuss

Gallup: Percentage of Pro-Abortion Americans Drops to Record Low A new Gallup survey out today finds the percentage of Americans who identify them selves as supporting legalized abortion has dropp ... discuss

Your kitchen has long been the center of many buildings. Just consider the text connected with it: Half inchflame and residentialIn . (with a achievable connection to cardiovascular system), and also ... discuss

Lawfare, SWATing and the Left-Islamist Alliance on Nicholas Fitzgerald - One man just trying to make a difference.While studying up on the infamous and nefarious Brett Kimberlin it is inevitable that ... discuss

Your home is actually the center of numerous buildings. Just glance at the words linked to it: “fire and residentialIn (with a attainable connection to cardiovascular system), as well as concept ... discuss

InA light ionization procedure that helps make the skin a lot more sensitive towards the specific active ingredients which is placed on it subsequentlyHalf inch – be the rule of Hydradermie ther ... discuss

With more and more of us understanding the really serious consequences of sun suntanning, we are trying to find alternatives. Keep in mind the first self tanners that hit the cabinets many years ago h ... discuss

When the princes of Rome assemble to elect a new Pope, when bishops are consecrated, when priests are ordained, when churches are dedicated, when kings are crowned with the blessing of Mother Church - ... discuss

Buyers expect you to use a organization website these days. In reality, it is usually a probability to create a very good impression on your potential customers. Perhaps it will determine whether they ... discuss

St Francis de Sales presenting the  Philotea to Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, (Valentin Metzinger 1699 - 1759) Philothea or An Introduction to the Devout Life has become a book ... discuss

Archbishop Lori delivers an address on the Obama administration's assault on religious liberty. The Archbishop of Baltimore, William Lori, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc ... discuss

The best “brand” that abortion proponents have had for decades is the “pro-choice” label.  For years, pro-choice has been the “in” position.  Even people who thou ... discuss

Americans now tilt "pro-life" by nine-point margin, 50% to 41% From Gallup PoliticsBy Lydia Saad PRINCETON, NJ -- The 41% of Americans who now identify themselves as "pro-choice" is down from 4 ... discuss

I don't think it's a coincidence that as people are more informed, they are less pro-abort.A new Gallup survey out today finds the percentage of Americans who identify them selves as supporting legali ... discuss

Fabulous news from Gallup, today: The 41% of Americans who now identify themselves as “pro-choice” is down from 47% last July and is one percentage point below the previous record low in G ... discuss

NCRegister remembers Fr. Weslin, Pro-Life Activist: Joe Scheidler, founder of the Pro-Life Action League, knew him well. “He … was a leader-type, yet a humble person,” Scheidler said of th ... discuss

Machtkampf im Vatikan – Benedikts XVI. Plan diesen zu beenden – Neuer Staatssekretär? › Katholisches Power struggle in the Vatican which Pope Benedict XVI plans to end - New Secretary of St ... discuss

The Church was born on the Jewish feast of the Pentecost, a birth which was preceded by a novena. After the ascension of Christ into heaven, Mother Mary and the Apostles (and according to tradition, a ... discuss

Father Norman Weslin, left, founder of the Lambs of Christ, with Father Frank. Father Frank issued the following statement today after learning of the death of Father Norman Weslin, a pro-life activis ... discuss

I just finished reading The Hunger Games Trilogy. For those who may not be familiar with the basic plot click here. At times I got a little irritated with the Katniss's boy troubles. It just seem ... discuss

  From: baja Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Subject: Chris Matthews, the village idiot I watched this show and boy did this guy mess up.  Really appeared to be stupid. - baja 1> Chris ... discuss

Personally I hate the term “culture wars,”  I’m not at war with those whom I disagree.  I am not battling with those with opposing yard signs or who vote differently than I do.  I ... discuss

Before our move two months ago, I prayed that we could live near our parish so that we could have our Pastor or priests interact with our family and basically be like family.  Todd and I have a ... discuss

align: justify;"> He comes not as Bishop but as pilgrim to dialogue about the situation of homosexuals and lesbians in the Catholic Church who often feel marginalised and discriminated aga ... discuss

VALENCIA – A town of two bundled sections, is fast becoming one of the hottest locations in Spain. Lots of people of Gothic and Modern day design can make Valencia a visual and social banquet. T ... discuss

I mean it. You are not invisible! Someone sees you... (Ive written so much over the years. This is a copy and paste sorta job and I hope it makes sense. I mean every word. Love, Brooke (birth mo ... discuss