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was born into a Sikh family in the village of Rampur (Punjab state) in northern India. Sikhism, founded about 1500 AD, is a religion that teaches belief in one God and rejects the caste system; it had ... discussSometimes I read a book and can later point to a page or a chapter and a specific idea I drew from it. When I later write a review of these books I can usually point to that idea and say, “Here ... 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
Mt 5:38-42 Our Trademark(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I s ... discuss
Outside my window... It can't quite figure out what it wants to do - rain or shine? I am thinking... about the wonderful weekend I spent at the Franciscan University Youth Conference. I t ... 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
I will admit up front - Romney was not my favorite for President. Not at all. For the past year, we have been force-fed Romney by the establishment GOP, and we as conservatives pushed back ... discuss
The book "Treasuring Grace" was inspired by a dream in which co -author Tracy Roberts feels that God spoke to her and directed her hand in the writing of the story. Many people feel God's special ... discuss
The book "Treasuring Grace" was inspired by a dream in which co -author Tracy Roberts feels that God spoke to her and directed her hand in the writing of the story. Many people feel God's special ... discuss
Dear Prime Minister Stephen Harper, May 3rd was officially National Prayer Day as well as the Crisis Pregnancy Center's Fundraiser Dinner in Winnipeg, and I took p ... discuss
I have heard many people who are pro-choice make the claim that Pro-life people do not really care anything about the women that we only care about the babies. Really most of them ... discuss
Pope Francis bowing down after asking the peopleto ask God to bless himThe 267th successor to St. Peter has been elected. I wish to use this post to publicly pledge my complete support and obedi ... discuss
Yesterday, March 22, was the Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a devotion that I try to do everyday. Angelfire.com has this devotion here. It is a meditation on the gre ... discuss
Up to this point in the Way of the Cross, we have seen the unjust sentence of death pronounced upon Christ by Pontius Pilate who knew he was sentencing an innocent man to death. We have seen our ... discuss
12 Things That Remind me of the Resurrection StoryAdapted from the Resurrection Eggs by FamilyLife The Donkey: The donkey reminds us of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, during which the cro ... discuss
Today was of course very eventful. We went to Dr Tracey's (mum's gynae) again in the morning, 2nd time this week because mum's blood pressure was borderline high (not a good sign, could be dangerous f ... discuss
Dad is clearing leave these last 2 weeks of Dec and we decided to visit another church, Covenant EFC (Woodlands) for Christmas service. This year, Christmas Day falls on Sunday, so it's really special ... 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
Include Marites Vitug and Aries Rufo for their continued bias against the Catholic Church! From that rubbish of a website called Rappler. Just a matter of time when Maria Ressa loses all her money o ... discuss
http://edmohs.blogspot.com/2012/violence and abortion.html 12/19/2012 President Obama spoke at the inter-faith vigil December 16 following the recent tragic shooting.&nb ... discuss
Why did you do it? Because it is ok…“When asked why Williams had killed the baby, Cross answered:Because the baby, I guess, because the baby was moving and breathing. And she (saw) Dr. Gos ... discuss
Ozark Guru, aka Editor: What would fathers day be without our children and for me and many others our grandchildren? Therefore, I wish to thank my wife who made me a proud father of two sons whom s ... discuss
Father Joseph SzklarskiOur revered, respected and loved Father Joseph Szklarski died last Saturday morning. One year ago on June 24, during the Mass for his fiftieth year as a priest, I said that if ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 350 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 978 Office of Readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assist ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 350 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 978 Office of Readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assist ... discuss
Tweet This PostLast summer our family took part in our very first “camping trip.” We weren’t quite ready for the whole “roughing it” in a tent just yet so we settled for a small cabin. The ... discuss
Image: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor Until 1955, the Exsultet ended with a long prayer for the Holy Roman Emperor: Respice etiam ad devotissimum imperatorem nostrum [Nomen] cujus tu, Deus, desid ... discuss
Tweet This PostLast summer our family took part in our very first “camping trip.” We weren’t quite ready for the whole “roughing it” in a tent just yet so we settled for a small cabin. The ... discuss
Santiago, Chile, Jun 13, 2013 / 12:10 pm (CNA).- A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk with some difficulty and is continuing a ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 340 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 937 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Friday ... discuss
Top story:Congratulations to Alan Hopes, Catholic bishop-elect of East AngliaJohn Smeaton, SPUC's chief executive, has congratulated Alan Hopes, currently auxiliary bishop of the Catholic archdioces ... discuss
Holy Hour Novena of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for Neglect of and Negligence in Priestly and Religious Vocations The holy hour is divided into three parts: 1. The first 30 minutes: P ... discuss
Today the Holy Church celebrates the Feast of St. John of San Facundo (1419 - 1479). Born the oldest son of John Gonzalez de Castrillo and Sancia Martinez, John was raised in a pious and well-to-do ... discuss
Vatican City, Jun 11, 2013 / 12:08 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Highlighting the spiritual gift of faith seen in Jesus’ healing of the blind, Pope Francis encouraged an ‘active participation’ ... discuss
"May God consecrate and sanctify these hands, through our unction and Thy blessing, that whatsover things they shall bless, they may be blessed, and whatsoever things they may consecrate, they may be ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Saints: 1465 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 874 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1165 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 8 ... discuss
by Nancy Flanders June 10, 2013 (LiveActionNews.org) - When Marlena Diedrich and her husband Joseff learned they were expecting twin girls, they were ecstatic. Like most parents, they hoped and prayed ... discuss
by Nancy Flanders June 10, 2013 (LiveActionNews.org) - When Marlena Diedrich and her husband Joseff learned they were expecting twin girls, they were ecstatic. Like most parents, they hoped and prayed ... discuss
The kneeling murderer suffers through an attempt at prayer. Repentant yet addicted, he kneels and shouts and almost hopes. As he prays, he notices he must adjust his brother’s royal crown on his ... discuss
Today's saint of the day is St. Margaret of Scotland.St. Margaret of Scotland was not a Scot, but was born about 1045 in Hungary of Anglo-Saxon and Hungarian parents. Her family was in exile at that t ... discuss
Cleveland Kidnapper Ariel Castro Charged For Killing Two Babies in Abortionsd Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro not only subjected women to sexual slavery in his home for years, but he assaulted the ... 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
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 807 Proper of Seasons: 314 Proper of Saints: 1444 Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1618 Christian Prayer: Do ... discuss
Vatican City, Jun 6, 2013 / 10:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis said everyone has “hidden idols” buried in their personalities and recommended discovering and discarding them in order ... 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
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
There are certain people in the Gospel that Scripture calls us to identify with; more often than not, the people that Christ exalts, forgives, and heals–both physically and spiritually–are ... discuss
It's been 69 years since the D-Day invasion.On its 40th anniversary, President Ronald Reagan eloquently praised the forces of freedom that stormed the beaches of France on June 6, 1944.At Pointe de Ho ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for June 5 is St. Boniface.A Benedictine monk was chosen by divine Providence to become Germany's great apostle and patron. Boniface's first missionary endeavor proved unsuccessfu ... discuss
Pentecost 2, Proper 4, 2013 (June 2, 2013) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn Luke 7:1–10 Confirmation Sunday TITLE: “Worthy” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and t ... discuss
Last week, as Breitbart notes, “… the Supreme Court granted review in what could be the biggest religious liberty victory for Americans of faith in decades,” when it agreed – a ... discuss
June 3, 2013. (Romereports.com) It was five o clock in the afternoon in Rome, when the Eucharistic Adoration began in St. Peter's Basilica. Simultaneously, the world followed. Given the fact that many ... 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
June 3 Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Memorial “Kristu abagumye Era abawe omukisa. May Christ comfort you, and may he bless you” [1] Today is the Memorial of St. Charles Lwan ... discuss
Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) was an unusually gifted and passionate saint. The daughter of a church rector, she was raised in Worcester, England and attended schools in England and Germany. In ... discuss
Whoa!… The more you dug up on Lois Lerner, the more filth you find. Lois Lerner, the controversial director of the tax-exempt organizations division at the Internal Revenue Service, has a long sor ... 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
Whew. It has not been a fun few weeks let me tell you. But, I’m still here. I still feel kind of wobbly and uncertain, but I’m still here. I do feel, thanks be to God, a lot better now than I ... discuss
If you have a question you would like to submit, you can e-mail me (my address is on our parish website)."How exactly do the commemoration lists work? I know I write the names of Orthodox or non-ortho ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 30, 2013 / 04:12 pm (CNA).- A 43-year-old Mexican man whom Pope Francis prayed over in St. Peter’s Square on Pentecost Sunday said that he had suffered from demonic possession f ... discuss
by Tanya Granic Allen Reaction OTTAWA, May 30, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - As you've most likely heard, Dr. Henry Morgentaler died on Wednesday from a heart attack at age 90. Immediately, ... discuss
by Tanya Granic Allen Reaction OTTAWA, May 30, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - As you've most likely heard, Dr. Henry Morgentaler died on Wednesday from a heart attack at age 90. Immediat ... discuss
I love good, honest atheists! And I've met a number of them. One was a young man counter protesting an Operation Rescue event in the early 90's in front of Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. He wa ... discuss
Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadsi ... discuss
What a wonderful year it has been with Little Lambs. I remember bringing our son, Adrian to Little Lambs for the first time 2 years ago. A lot of excitement and anticipation as our little 2 year old b ... discuss
There was a time not too long ago when America prayed--prayed in so many circumstances, because we were a people who acknowledged God as the author not only of our rights but of our very country and o ... discuss
The Lutherhaus in Wittenberg, Germany, is located in the Augustinian monastery where Martin Luther lived much of his life, first as a monk and later as a pastor, husband and father. It was here Luther ... discuss
I have a big question that I’m struggling with right now. How do you deal with criticism in child-raising practices? We believe, I think, like you – in the biblical form of discipline. And ... discuss
Lois Lerner, the controversial director of the tax-exempt organizations division at the Internal Revenue Service, has a long sordid history of targeting conservatives. Under the direction of Lois Lern ... discuss
Well, the truth is out. The New York Archidiocese is paying for abortion, contaception, and sterilization through some union contracts. And in Detroit Catholic hospitals are dispensing contraceptives. ... discuss
This is the last post before I'm officially one year older. Instead of dreading it, I'm excited. Birthdays, to me, are like New Year's Eve/Day. I make resolutions. I make sure the house is clean and t ... discuss
No, I'm not glad he's dead. I prayed for his soul every day. I started praying for him because our Lord commends us to "pray for our enemies" and I couldn't think of a bigger enemy of our cause. I ... discuss
SemiDouble (1955 Calendar): May 29 Born with the name of Catherine in 1566, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi received a religious upbringing. She was initially sent to the Monastery of St. John as ... discuss
I didn't know what The Circle Maker was about until I began to read it. Neither did I know anything about Mark Batterson, its author. I knew the book only as a Christian bestseller and its author only ... discuss
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Click here for readings)Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, a mystery of faith; that is, something that had to be revealed to us directly by God himsel ... discuss
It's time for Catholics to exit the Boy Scouts. Bringing in homosexual boys (i.e., adolescents brainwashed into the "gay" mindset) is just the preliminary step to the gay takeover of scouting at all l ... discuss
Whenever a natural disaster strikes, the God haters come out of the woodwork blaspheming Him for not intervening and saving everyone or chalking it up as one more proof that He doesn't exist. The torn ... discuss
For those of us interested in Roman Rite liturgy -- and the even smaller sector focused on music -- the election of Pope Francis was a rather harrowing experience. Here we were losing our beloved P ... discuss
Doctors save life of 3-month old by 3-D ‘printing’ splint for collapsed trachea Six weeks earlier April and Bryan Gionfriddo had proudly brought their newborn son, Kaiba, home from the hospital. T ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 24, 2013 / 03:58 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Rome’s most well known exorcist says Pope Francis performed an exorcism in St. Peter’s Square last Sunday and that the man was posses ... discuss
In case you are just joining the foot discussion, you’ll be completely lost without reading post 1 and 2 of the series first. We are talking about Spiritual Feet today… first we covered t ... discuss
Aleppo, Syria, May 23, 2013 / 02:55 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Orthodox and Catholic Christians in the Middle East gathered this week to pray for and appeal for the realease of two Orthodox bishops who were ... discuss
by Bethany Monk, CitizenLink: The U.S. Supreme Court decided Monday to hear a case involving a New York town’s policy allowing the presentation of prayers before public meetings. The town of Gree ... discuss
What a great saint! She lived in 14th century Italy, a time when great factions engaged in open violence. Her husband, watchman for the town, was attacked and killed one night by a rival faction. Afra ... discuss
I was four when it all began. It started with something most children hear at one time or another: “Em, you need to finish your food. Think of all the children in other countries who don’ ... discuss
Ligonier Ministries has announced that R.C. Sproul’s Crucial Questions series will now be free for Kindle and other e-readers. So have at it! Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?; Can I Have Joy in My Life? ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 22, 2013 / 12:05 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In a move that could have national consequences for prayer in public life, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a federal case challengi ... 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
May 21, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Tuesday's morning Mass at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Pope talked about the concept of power. Echoing the words he said during his Inaugural Mass, the Po ... discuss
Somehow I got out of the habit of posting prayer requests. I myself would pray but just not share it. And I am sorry about that neglect because there is something to sharing prayer here that is good n ... discuss
Vatican City, May 21, 2013 / 04:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis did not perform an exorcism when he prayed over a young disabled man in St. Peter’s Square on Pentecost Sunday, according to ... discuss
The Collect.GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesu ... discuss
Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 11:35 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis encouraged bold prayer and faithful trust in God during his homily at Mass today at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. “A cour ... discuss
The Collect.SEND, we beseech thee, Almighty God, thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, that he may direct and rule us according to thy will, comfort us in all our afflictions, defend us from all error, and ... discuss
I have been hosting prayer meetings in Vancouver in my spare time for more than 19 years. One of the participants of the Adult Catechism Class (RCIA) at my parish suggested me to start a prayer group ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 19, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler There is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. You might say that the Church was born when Chris ... discuss
Celebrated Divine Marcy Sunday, 19th anniversary of prayer group, and my Chinese birthday @ family home on April 7 Baptism on April 13 Fundraising event for parish school @ Cloverda ... discuss
The following article is from Pastor Zac Poonen, entitled "The Amazing Faith of a Godly Mother".--------We read in 2 Kings 4:8-37 of a woman - a prominent, rich, wealthy and influential woman – who ... discuss
It's the first novena. The very first one. The novena - nine days of prayer - prayed by the apostles, that led up to Pentecost. Read about it and the traditional Pentecost Novena prayers here. The Chu ... discuss
Easter 6c, 2013 (May 5, 2013, revised from 2008) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn John 16:23-33 TITLE: “Whatever You Ask in My Name” Grace to you and pea ... discuss
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
The German Christian said:Week after week that train whistle would blow. We would dread to hear the sound of those old wheels because we knew that the Jews would begin to cry to us as they passed our ... discuss
Last night we watched “Django Unchained.” If you haven’t seen it, I won’t spoil it but basically it’s about a slave who is bought by a bounty hunter to help him with his job. The bounty hunt ... discuss
I had the honor of being interviewed for an article on LifeSiteNews.com, which is one of the top Pro-Life online news sources! The article published today - May 1st.Read the article here:‘Forev ... discuss
I started writing this today and it turned into one of my dissertation length posts. I'm trying to be a nicer blogger, so I'm breaking it into chunks. I was listening to today's lectionary reading w ... discuss
One of the most contentious topics concerning abolitionism today concerns the validity of "church exhortation." That is, are Christians allowed to address believers who attend other churches, and exh ... discuss
…………………………………………………….. Dearest Ones, We are praising our Lord Jesus Christ for t ... discuss
O n Saturday, Bishop McDonnell will be here to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to those who have been preparing for it for quite some time. This is a good time to recall what this Sacrament ... 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
H/T to WQPH radio: http://wqphradio.org/transmitter-issues-prayers-needed/ WQPH has been experiencing some technical glitches with our radio transmitter that broadcasts 89.3 FM to the northern W ... discuss
I prayed for Boston last night, in a few hours I'll go to my church and do it some more. When I got up this morning I made a bee line to the computer to find out what the latest news on the bombing wa ... discuss
Below, I have attempted to list all passages dealing with baptism without commentary. Today, there are various teachings on who should receive baptism and what baptism does but this was not always the ... discuss
Actually, there is a new Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Dubuque.This morning it was announced that Papa Francesco has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jerome Hanus OSB & has appointed Bishop ... discuss
Seventh Day:Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ESPECIALLY VENERATE AND GLORIFY MY MERCY,* and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spir ... discuss
Seventh Day:Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ESPECIALLY VENERATE AND GLORIFY MY MERCY,* and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spir ... discuss
Seventh DayToday bring to Me the Souls who especially venerate and glorify My Mercy*,and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spirit. The ... discuss
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax ... discuss
Things are moving . . . really moving in terms of our relocation to The Philippines.All home repairs have been accomplished and the house is on the market. Tomorrow, we will be listed on the MLS. ... discuss
Excerpts from All the Audiences, Homilies, Letters, Messages, and Speeches of the New Holy Father, up until Easter Sunday "Pray for me and until we meet again. We will see each other soon. Tomorrow I ... discuss
Before I get into this final principle for Resurrection Sunday, I want to post one more video from Sandi Patty, entitled, "Was it a Morning Like This?" Was it a morning like this one when Mary Magdale ... discuss
This is the crucifix I have hanging in my kitchen. I bought it many years ago after moving into my own apartment. I saw it at St Vinnie's & it reminded me of the one in my childhood home. (That one wa ... discuss
Preached a series of 5 sermons on Our Lady of Fatima during Lent @ Precious Blood. Also recorded the talks for Chinese radio. Sermons: http://fatheranthonyho.wordpress.com/sunday-sermons/ Radio ... discuss
This morning (23 March 2013) Papa Francesco & Benedetto, Papa Emeritus, met at Castel Gandolfo. Part of that time was spent in prayer. I suspect this may have been a part of what they prayed. ... discuss
I was in frigid Green Bay, Wisconsin yesterday for a closing event that included a march outside the hospital that does abortions in that city. It’s a cause for rejoicing when 40 Days for Life volun ... discuss
As a special time of prayer and fasting, 40 Days for Life “is the answer to a great problem in our country.” Those words could be said about each of the 19 countries where 40 Days for Life vigils ... discuss
I sit here in tears as I type, feeling inadequate and exhausted. I am weak. Sometimes God calls us to thinks that leave us feeling overwhelmed and unequipped. Lately I have been feeling that he is ... discuss
As we roll into the final week of this 40 Days for Life campaign, we now know of 423 babies and mothers spared from abortion these past 33 days! Here are three stories where mothers rejected abortion ... 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
I stumbled upon this iconography site last year on Palm Sunday. This is beautiful. The Akathist Hymn is a hymn in the Eastern Catholic Church in which Catholics honor the one who is not se ... 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
Babies saved … babies adopted … pastors participating … abortion center owners miffed. Yes, those are things we hear about at 40 Days for Life vigils on a regular basis. But the blessings are R ... 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
You can take this last one to the bank. What? Did you think I was going to predict which Cardinal was going to be chosen? How on earth should I know? Really, look at the list of papabili; your guess i ... discuss
I just returned from California and am ready to start the new week by sharing great news. So far during this campaign alone, there have been 319 babies saved from abortion – that we know of. This me ... discuss
What name will the next Holy Father select? We all have our guesses. Yours is as good as mine. I'll share with you mine below. But first let's consider the abundance of possibilities!The Catholic geek ... discuss
I am haunted by a child.He was mine and now he is not.I need to find him.And here is the story . . .Back in 2002, my husband and I had two precious children, ages 6 and 8. We felt very stable in ... discuss
Today’s update almost sounds like a weather report. We have wind, blowing snow, freezing cold, hail and lightning – and finally, sunshine. We pray that just as the sun will come, so will the end o ... discuss
Rome, Italy, Mar 1, 2013 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Students at the University of Dallas who are spending this semester in Rome had a special opportunity to show their love and support for Pope Emer ... discuss
When you peacefully pray outside an abortion center … your presence there matters. When we pray at the 40 Days for Life vigil, we all yearn to be there when a baby is saved from abortion. Sometimes, ... discuss
There’s a theme that ties together today’s update — God hears your prayer … and He answers. Here’s what I mean…. —————————R ... discuss
At the chapel I frequent during the week, the Rosary is prayed after every Mass. During Lent, we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries daily.I find them difficult, frankly. I'd be lying if I didn't admit this. ... discuss
Thank you to everyone who has come out to pray at 40 Days for Life vigils. If you haven’t had a chance yet, why not go out today? Saturdays are the busiest days of the week at many abortion cent ... discuss
As a testament to the gratitude of the American people, nearly 7,000 attended Chris Kyle's memorial service today. Kyle is an American hero for all that he has done for our country as a Navy Sea ... discuss
February 3 is the Feast of St. Blaise. Today, however, is Sunday and, as such, is a day of the Lord taking precedence over commemorations of Saints. Nevertheless, Catholic Churches will be blessing ... discuss
I don't know about you, but I have this weird habit, in prayer, to add the solution.As in:"Jesus, please do this, that, and the other thing, in order to fix this, that, and the other thing."To be more ... discuss
Today is the feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, a 13th century Dominican priest, philosopher, and theologian. As a Doctor of the Church, he has been given the title "Angelic Doctor" and is the patron of C ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 999 Common of Pastors: 1737 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 113 (first reading, responsory) Proper of Saints: 1335 ... discuss
On January 15 the Quebec Government released a report outlining a strategy to circumvent the laws against euthanasia in Canada's criminal code. The move is a sad statement on our society. Watchin ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Jan 22, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Hundreds of pro-life advocates gathered on the west steps of the Colorado capitol on Sunday for the March for Life rally and walk ahead of the 40th anniv ... discuss
Do you know what will happen to you when you die? Do you know where you're going? Are you 100% sure of your eternity? Many will say on that day... I had many good works, diligently showed kin ... discuss
It has become possible for me to take every other Friday morning off so as to spend time with fellow abolitionists and evangelists at the abortuary in Norman, OK.Here is the report of today's activiti ... discuss
Tweet This PostRoughly seven months ago, the staff of our mobile team in Memphis, Tennessee drove to the home of a confused and frightened woman. Through a free ultrasound, it was confirmed that she ... discuss
Let me get one thing straight.I NEVER intended for this blog to become a "RAD blog". I had no plans to be the author of one of the most widely-circulatedadoption disruption stories on the ... discuss
So I work to the beat of a different drummer - I can never remember Thursdays for Small Successes, but when I do remember, I just love to take the time to remember ways in this last week, I had little ... 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
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The Saint of the Day for January 12 is Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys. On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrume ... discuss
The saint of the day for January 11 is St. Theodosius, Abbot.Born to a pious family, Theodosius began his studies at an early age, and became a lector while still an adolescent. The example of Abraham ... discuss
First Reading1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother ... 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
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
This is my 1st Christmas @ Cloverdale. It is a very lovely community! On December 18 there was musical Christmas play performed by students of Cloverdale Catholic School. It was very well attended. ... discuss
All that we know about Stephen the Protomartyr (that is, the first martyr of the Christian Church) is found in chapters 6 and 7 of the Book of Acts.The early Christian congregations, like the Jewish s ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Common of One Martyr: 1402 (psalms) Proper of Saints: 1253 (antiphons, readings), 1253 (concluding prayer) Office of Readings for the Feast ... discuss
It has been a hectic, stressful past few days for our family.Instead of slowing down before Christmas, implementing my plans to de-clutter and clean up our little apartment in time for our little fami ... discuss
Newtown, Conn., Dec 21, 2012 / 02:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown, Conn. have organized a prayer drive for the benefit of those affected ... discuss
In Uganda, as in most parts of Africa, the culture is one in which life is respected and family is at the center. But like most of Africa, the culture is under constant attack from outside forces pres ... discuss
How do we respond to an unspeakable tragedy like this? A horrific slaughter carried out by a young man barely removed from his teen years. How do we respond as young people? How do we respond as Chri ... discuss
A group of Anglican nuns from the Community of St Mary the Virgin (CSMV) in Wantage, Oxfordshire, are to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church in January 2013. Eleven sist ... discuss
Originally posted December 9, 2009.In 1474, Cuauhtlatoatzin ("Talking Eagle") was born a member of the Chichimeca people and a subject of the Aztecs in what is now part of Mexico City, during an epoch ... discuss
Day 7 of our online Jesse Tree which is to help us prepare for Christ's coming by studying His roots and Salvation History.My source for days and symbols is Catholic Culture.Day 7: JacobSymbols: ... discuss
Why, it’s TRADITION! (tradition!) (picture Reb Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof). Remember what April Fool’s Day is like around here, and that we still put a dime in the birthday person’ ... discuss
The Holy New Martyr Lydia of RussiaTowards the end of the inaugural show of Ancient Faith Radio's Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armetas was asked a question: what should Orthodox Christians do, if th ... discuss
Address at the Catholic Life Congress in Philadelphia on Nov. 17. From The National Catholic RegisterBy Archbishop Charles Chaput My comments today will be simple. I want to focus o ... discuss
Hello, everyone! :)I'm still "recovering" from the Kerygma Conference (KCon) last weekend — it was a great time of blessing, inspiration, encouragement and affirmation from the Lord for all of ... discuss
November has been a crazy month in the Bolte household. We had been given a sweet baby girl to care for temporarily on Halloween night and she was amazing and sweet and went home to the best possible ... discuss
Our favorite family holiday has always been Thanksgiving. Many of you know that it was definitely Barbara's favorite and this was our first without her. This was also the first time in m ... discuss
Today the Church celebrates the optional memorial of Miguel Augustin Pro, priest and martyr.Miguel Agustin Pro was born January 13, 1891, in Mexico. From his childhood, he was known for his high spiri ... discuss
St Augustin said our hearts are restless until they rest in You. But once we are with God are we meant to rest? I think God calls us to be brave and to move out our comfort zone. He ... discuss
The current issue of The New Yorker has a long and unsettling feature on Rob Bell (that, unfortunately, I cannot link to as it is available to subscribers only). Written by Kelefa Sanneh and titled &# ... discuss
This year, for the first time in Lily's honor, my mom and I packed and donated a box to Samaritan's Purse for Operation Christmas Child. We have decided to make this an annual tradition. What I l ... discuss
One of the first photographers on the scene, Frank Franklin II of The Associated Press, reached the corner of Oceanside and Gotham at 6 a.m. on Oct. 30.Winding through the fields of blackened debris, ... discuss
After the death of Saul, David went to Hebron and became king of the tribe of Judah. The northern tribes of Israel chose to follow Ishbaal, one of Saul’s sons. After a long civil war between the hou ... discuss
St. Gertrude the GreatSt. Gertrude was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1256. As a five year old, she was received into the monastery of the Cistercian nuns in Helfta. She was an intellectually gifted stu ... discuss
Last week Operation Save America saints gathered for the Mississippi States of Refuge event in Jackson to pressure the last free standing abortion mill to close. Abolitioni ... discuss
I have exciting news below about how you can instantly help DOUBLE the impact of our life-saving work … but first, if you needed a dose of encouragement and hope after the disappointing US elec ... discuss
I've been contemplating on writing this post for the longest time now. I had to wait for hubby's go-signal to actually do so. You see, there's something I/we haven't been telling you all.But just now, ... discuss
Steven Ertelt, Editor, LifeNews.com: On behalf of LifeNews, let me thank you for the tremendous outpouring of support you gave us during the 2012 election season. It was a tremendous benefit to kno ... discuss
May the angels lead you into paradise; and at your coming may the Martyrs receive you, may they lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem. May a choir of Angels receive you and may you with Lazar ... discuss
It must have been almost a year ago that I received an email from a pastor in India, asking me if I would consider traveling all the way to New Delhi to teach at his church and to meet some of the Chr ... discuss
The following is a sermon from Rev Tony Sikora that was posted on Brothers of John the Steadfast. Enjoy.=========================================Beloved in the Lord, The reformation of ... discuss
The re-election of Barack Obama, the most anti-life and anti-family president in US history, is indeed tragic. The truth, however, is that his re-election is but a symptom of a greater evil which exte ... discuss
Two weeks ago we got the call for a sibling group of a 4 and 5 year old. Not much was known about the pair but they were believed to be typical kids a boy and a girl and they were hoping we could tak ... discuss
ROSARY OVER CHICAGO A giant 75-foot rosary floated gracefully over Chicago ‘s busy tourism district on Friday as thousands looked on. The six-foot gold cross hanging from ... discuss
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement about President Obama’s re-election: “The collision course of the Obama Administr ... discuss
I have completed my rosary novena of petition (my novena of thanksgiving begins tomorrow). I am on Day 2 of a three-day fast. I have prayed to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and asked for the intercessi ... discuss
Did my civic duty. I voted. And instead of pushing those around me to vote as I did, I prayed. I fixed my eyes on the tabernacle of our school chapel and entrusted the ... discuss
If you have a Facebook account, you may have had the following experience. Someone “tags” you in a discussion that turns into a controversy and a list of comments from people you have ... discuss
