Topic: things
We are moving to the country! Yippee!! One major change for us is that we will now be 30 minutes from a grocery store instead of 5. There is also no Chinese or pizza delivery out there. Any tips for q ... discussIn 2010 Rubio said we can't give amnesty to the people who violated our borders and broke our laws because it wouldn't be fair to those immigrants who have gone by the rules and done things lawfully. ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van MarenIt is a sign of how disconnected we have become from the actions of our politicians that postcards depicting the results of their statements and their votes would be consider ... discuss
Tony Perkins' FRC Washington Update: The IRS waged a secret war against conservatives, the White House covered up an attack on a consulate, and the Left wants to crack down on our "dishonest ... discuss
For more than thirty years, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have deemed it necessary to state for the record, that those who openly declare themselves to be homosexual -- that is, inclined toward same ... discuss
Guess this is why nothing gets to the newspapers or T.V. Who knew? Almost everyone but the general public??!! Certainly the legacy media people all knew, and have known for months! The conclusion ... discuss
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
Those who purport to know what’s best for us have quietly changed the standards of education in the United States. Movement against this change has gathered steam, and is beginning to influence ... discuss
I have two kids in homeschool high school, and one kid about to leave eighth grade. I also have two sons who have graduated high school, one from my homeschool and one from a local digital sch ... discuss
Wednesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does n ... discuss
These books are free at the time of listing. This can change, so be sure to check the cost first before you download. I love to hear from our readers, but I do not love to hear that a book listed h ... discuss
Priests for Life lists 28 actions priests can take in their local parish. I looked through the list and found ONE thing our church (Lutheran) is doing--brochures (#17) in the ladies' room about a cris ... discuss
Two irresistible books showed up in the mail yesterday. I think I've overindulged in review books (again!) and am going to have to have a serious sorting session to focus on just one (or two) at a tim ... 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
In the next few weeks, we will probably hear more stories about journalists whose correspondence was monitored, and more creepy details about the corruption of the IRS. The fault, however, is not Obam ... discuss
"With his new book, American Church: The Remarkable Rise, Meteoric Fall, and Uncertain Future of Catholicism in America, mild-mannered Russell Shaw has become the bull in the china shop of U.S. Cath ... discuss
Kids start watching online porn as young as 6, flirt with cyberspace strangers by 8: survey by Kirsten Andersen SEATTLE, WA, May 21, 2013 (LifeSiteNews) – A recent st ... discuss
Just about every Christian has memorized the closing verses of Galatians and Paul's description of the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, se ... discuss
Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) hosted The Tonight Show for the last time on this day in 1992. 365 Things I Believe is a revisioning of a year long web project. I initially l ... discuss
Pope Francis allegedly performed and exorcism By now, many of you have probably heard about the “Pope Francis Exorcism“ that was caught on tape. The media is in such a frenzy over this tha ... discuss
Below a speech I gave to the Traditional Britain Group on May 18 following their Annual General Meeting. Video to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, comrades in the struggle for the liberty and prosp ... discuss
The FYB liked this school book so well he wanted his own copy. It qualifies as an ‘informational text,’ as it is an account of alphabet and where it came from. It begins with the Phoen ... discuss
Sounds like crud to me. So why are so many good conservatives, from Jeb Bush to Rick Snyder, supporting Common Core? Many conservatives signed on to a clever strategy that asked them to endorse, not t ... 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
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 244 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1061 Office of Readings for Thursday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.R ... discuss
The Collect.O ALMIGHTY God, who hast committed to the hands of men the ministry of reconciliation; We humbly beseech thee, by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, to put it into the hearts of many to o ... discuss
Part II of Fr. Peter West’s look at homosexuality and the Theology of the Body: True love is demanding. The source of the beauty of this love is its demanding nature. That is why true love buil ... discuss
Arguably one of the most significant figures in the history of Europe and of the Church, there are literally libraries of information on this legendary man.On this day we remember the heavenly birth o ... discuss
Media compares Nixon era to Obama's scandals.Obama is closest thing to NixonTruth was casualty to both Nixon and ObamaObama and Nixon ScandalsObama's Nixon-esque ScandalObama Looking Like NixonThe big ... discuss
A woman I met recently told me about this article and sent it to me. Every freedom loving American should read it and pass it on to friends and family.“I am a witness to history. “I cannot t ... discuss
Before I get into the main topic of the post *points to title*, let me apologize for the lack of updates. Yes, I'm on vacation but I've spent almost every day getting through every inch of the apartme ... discuss
Your support of CBR helped get this mobile ultrasound and pregnancy resource center on campus. (photo from The Broadside) Every week at George Mason University (GMU), a mobile ultrasound clinic from A ... discuss
Oklahoma City, Okla., May 21, 2013 / 03:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated by the tornado t ... discuss
Oklahoma City, Okla., May 21, 2013 / 03:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated by the torn ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
Arlene from Israel There are multiple ways in which enormous strength is required of the Israeli government now. In no situation is this more the case than with regard to Syria and armaments shipped t ... 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
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the serva ... discuss
My First Things column this week draws on the coarse and destructive hook-up culture that has been not only embraced by women but is in some ways being driven by them: Writing for The Atlantic in Sept ... discuss
Tweetby Stephanie GrayHave you ever heard someone who supports abortion claim, “No one knows when life begins”? The funny thing is, these very individuals actually do claim to know when it b ... discuss
With looming deadlines and constant activity it’s easy to drown out the loneliness. When the busyness subsides, it’s scary what we find. A recent injury drastically altered my summer plans and I ... discuss
From Mrs. Darwin, purveyor of so many good book-ish things, comes this meme. I'll just say that I have a special place in my heart for Newbery Medal winning books. Why? My great-grandfather's book won ... discuss
Driving out of town on a Thursday, a pastor passed an adult movie store. Toward the edge of its parking lot, a familiar bright green car caught his eye. It belonged to another clergyman in his town, a ... discuss
Obama, Holder, Reid, Pelosi and “Hilldabeast” Clinton can do anything they want, legal or illegal and NO ONE holds them accountable! The ONLY way these people can be brought to justice is ... discuss
TODAY: It’s election eve in America–things to consider. The race to 270, the consequences of elections, the power of the presidency, moral issues on the ballot, and social issues emerge ag ... discuss
These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org “The requirements of ... discuss
How can one process utter tragedy, such as the loss of dozens of lives in Moore, Oklahoma from yesterday’s monster tornado? How can we respond with grace and not despair? How can we still believ ... discuss
Most in the press are taking a position similar to Brit Hume’s (Mediaite) “That places this administration in the position of saying normal news gathering activities are criminal. That is chil ... discuss
Clara Barton established the American Red Cross on this date in 1881. 365 Things I Believe is a revisioning of a year long web project. I initially launched the blog 365 Things I Believe because I thi ... discuss
My wife Kristi and I have been foster parents for almost one year now. Trust me, I know how crazy this is to most people. We already had four biological boys of our own. But we didn’t feel like ... discuss
Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us all in this vale of tears known as human life. The problem of evil and suffering is undoubtedly the ... discuss
A word of warning to all you Rand Paul fans. Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. I’m talking the Presidency of the United States of course and while its inspiring to thi ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 240 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1039 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for W ... 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
by Gary Varvel Today in Washington, D.C. - May 20, 2013 The Senate reconvened at 2 PM. The Senate will begin consideration of S. 954, the farm bill. Later today, the Senate will take up and also v ... discuss
I took a spontaneous trip to Virginia last week from Thursday through Saturday, mainly to see my grandmother and of course to visit Lily's "special spot." I hadn't been there for half a year. Last I w ... discuss
I wrote a previous post on Horton's attempts to show TULIP in the church fathers. Someone recently asked me to comment on a list of patristic citations that are supposed to show the Limited ... discuss
Imagine you are blind person who loves baseball. Too bad, huh? You can’t even watch a baseball game, let alone enjoy playing the sport yourself. Might as well give up on baseball. Right? Meet th ... discuss
“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”IMAGE: A map of Kings Island Amusement Park, as it appeared in 1973.Mine was forty years ago last Sunday. We looked into that last week. The next ... discuss
Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis asked those gathered for the Pentecost Vigil Mass at the Vatican to chant Christ's name instead of his own, highlighting his role a ... discuss
ccurrence that happens, great or small—the fall of an empire or the fall of a sparrow, which our Lord himself tells us never once happens ‘without our Father.’ It surely cannot be imagined that ... discuss
Standing on my head: We’ve made catechesis nice. It’s all about the sacraments and being nice and the church and being nice and peace and justice and being nice and forgiveness and hugs and bein ... 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
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
“If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear them from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and hea ... discuss
And it's not pretty. Or fair. Or humane.Here's part of a letter from a person living through the hellish existence that is a Cuban prison.If the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva saw through a crac ... discuss
Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)Someone from the crowd came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, I have brought to you my son possessed by a mute spirit. Wherev ... discuss
Man Takes 12-Year-Old to Planned Parenthood for Abortion to Hide Rapeby Steven Ertelt A man in Washington state took a 12-year-old girl to a Planned Parenthood clinic for an abortion to cover ... discuss
Bob Schieffer to White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer yesterday on Face the Nation.But with all of these things, when these things happen, you seem to send out officials many times who don't even s ... discuss
Going to be taking a break for the next month or so. Squeaker might still be blogging from time to time, but yours truly is taking off to concentrate on other things. God Bless. ... discuss
Jazz covered White House communications strategist Dan Pfeiffer’s no good, very bad day on the Sunday talk shows yesterday, but one exchange in particular is worth revisiting — especially since P ... discuss
I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. That ... discuss
Lou Dobbs weighed in on the IRS Scandal this week on America Live with Megyn Kelly. Dobbs had this to day about Barack Obama, What is outrageous is the president of the United States stands before ... discuss
So, how long will this system of floating money, fiat currency, and systemic debt last? None of us gets to live in the world we grew up in because the world moves too fast. Things change. What was s ... discuss
Alan Keyes: Obama Is Working With Terrorists To Introduce Tyrannical Governmentauthored by Tim Brown, Freedom Outpost, May 18, 2013article source: http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/05/alan ... discuss
Yesterday, Obama delivered a commencement address at Morehouse College, a "historically black college."He used his address to hammer the point that he's a black man. Obama spoke of "Jim Crow laws and ... 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
Lou Dobbs weighed in on the IRS Scandal this week on America Live with Megyn Kelly. Dobbs had this to day about Barack Obama, What is outrageous is the president of the United States stands before ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 232 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 999 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Monda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 236 Psalter: Tuesday, Week III, 1018 Office of Readings for Tuesday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– ... 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
Denver, Colo., May 19, 2013 / 04:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Hovering 500 feet above the ground, a ride in the Prayer One helicopter offers community leaders the opportunity to join in fellowship – ... discuss
I love Stuart Shepherd's Stoplight! He's pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, and a man after my own heart with a sense of humor that's spot on. I think his "stoplight" is also a "spotlight" exposing l ... discuss
The day after the 1972 election, I trudged downstairs. I was 17, and had spent months involved with the Presidential campaign - thought I'd known since September of that year that Nixon was ... discuss
The Virginia Republican Convention 5-18-13Well, after a twelve-hour day for most delegates, the Virginia Republican Convention (labeled a "freak show" by the Daily Kos) selected a great ticket for the ... discuss
Vestments: Red INTROIT Sap. 1:7 The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world, alleluia! and that which contains all things has knowledge of His voice, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! P ... discuss
That’s true, Mr. Lehrer. But what many in your industry don’t understand, or observe is that there is such a thing as right and wrong. PBS Journalist Jim Lehrer was born on this day in 193 ... discuss
look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. And le ... discuss
ow that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of hi ... discuss
O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on ... discuss
successfully acquired the art of living a Christian life—when we have learned to apply the principles of true religion, and enjoy its help and comfort in our daily life. It is easy to join i ... discuss
e from my oldest son’s yearly visit with his neurosurgeon, I was listening to K-Love and the song, Jesus Bring the Rain by Mercy Me, came on. I can count a million times People asking me how I ... discuss
rase in Francis Schaeffer’s book, The Great Evangelical Disaster, that I believe succinctly addresses the heart of the matter of which I am about to write: “Truth carries with it confrontation. T ... discuss
ow that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 When I wrote Praise You in This Storm not even a week ago I had no id ... discuss
="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MM1AWO92Crc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Prov ... discuss
Pentecost is the birthday of the Church and personally, this year, the feast commemorates the 8th anniversary of my lifetime oblature to the Community of St. John. So, let's celebrate!Here are some gr ... discuss
The Fiftieth Day of Easter, New Testament Pentecost, an Israelite festival connected to the spring harvest, was the time chosen by the Lord for the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disci ... discuss
Ancient Greek: πεντηκοστή [ἡμέρα], pentekostē [hēmera], "the fiftieth day") A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, fifty ... discuss
T oday we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. On this particular day, ten days after Jesus ascended into Heaven, the eleven Apostles were somewhat afraid. They were without ... discuss
was born near Glastonbury in the southwest of England about the year 909, ten years after the death of King Alfred. During the Viking invasions of the ninth century, monasteries had been favorite targ ... discuss
It has been a while--September 2007--since I last posted on this blog. I would like to begin posting again, and there is no time like the present.Currently, we are in the midst of the last three ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 All from Proper of Seasons: 1035 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 605 Evening Prayer II for the Solemnity of P ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 1033 (antiphon, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnity of Pentecost, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1027 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1086 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 603 Psalms and c ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 All from Proper of Seasons: 1017 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of Pentecost God, come to my assistance.– Lord, make haste to ... discuss
Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Alleluia, the Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world; come let us worship him, alleluia. Psalm 24 The Lord’s is th ... discuss
By Jimmy Akin | The original day of Pentecost saw dramatic events that are important to the life of the Church. But where did the feast of Pentecost come from? How can we understand what h ... 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
I bought, and my house mate and I, moved into a house on the east side of Des Moines that had sat empty for two or three years. Since it was late fall (Halloween day) when we moved in, everything in ... discuss
The 8-years-old bride who was brutally killed on first night of her weddingADVISORY – This article includes information that may be undesirable, discomfort & upset some audiences.The 8-years-old gir ... discuss
A weekly column by Father George Rutler. There is ... discuss
By Fczarnowski (Own work).Okay, so Pope Francis is not Pope Benedict. That much is obvious. He didn't take a traditional name. He doesn't do the Traditional Latin Mass. He woul ... discuss
Interestingly, just yesterday we learned that Obama's DHS Guidelines Advise Deferemce To Pro-Shariah Islamic Supremacists. Then today we learn how pro-sharia lawmakers in Afghanistan feel about child ... discuss
These books are free at the time of listing. This can change, so be sure to check the cost first, before you download. You do not need a Kindle to take advantage of these offers. You can read them on ... discuss
Via Charlie Spiering at The Examiner ... this Jimmy Fallon spoof put together by Jimmy Fallon and the 'Late Night' show crew has it that despite all the White House scandals this week, President Obama ... discuss
The Obama White House has released the latest installment of its ongoing and self-congratulatory video series, West Wing Week. But despite touting itself as "your guide to all things 1600 Penns ... discuss
More revelations like those made about Kermit Gosnell and Douglas Karpen will soon come to light, because abortion workers are beginning to “panic” that participating in infanticide could land the ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Netherlandish Master, The Spirit, c. 1500.THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT(Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost)When the soul ... discuss
The Kindle edition of one of my favorite books on prayer is on sale for just $1.99: Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell. Christian Focus has several of their Trailblazers series on sale for just $2.99 ... discuss
American composer, songwriter, conductor and playwright, Meredith Wilson was born on this day in 1902 (died June 15, 1984). Wilson is best know for the Broadway musical The Music Man. 365 Things I Bel ... discuss
The Kindle edition of one of my favorite books on prayer is on sale for just $1.99: Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell. Christian Focus has several of their Trailblazers series on sale for just $2.99 ... discuss
Janice Easterbrook, who was 20 years old, traveled with her parents from her home Arcadia, Nebraska to to Dr. Harry Werbin's Kansas City, Missouri office to arrange an abortion. Werbin took Jani ... discuss
This weekend’s question comes from good friend Josh Brahm, Director of Education and Public Relations, Right to Life of Central California: What are the most frustrating or annoying things that ... discuss
By MARK SHEA | MARK SHEA As we have seen, Scripture warns repeatedly of separating knowledge from the love of God and neighbor. But that is not because knowledge is bad. It’s because k ... discuss
IRS Scandal just continues to embarrass and shame anybody who thinks the idea that Big Government isn’t as dangerous as Big Business, and even more so. The IRS Executive in charge during the tar ... discuss
"Targeting organizations for special scrutiny on the belief that they might exercise their First Amendment protected rights to engage in political activity in is an egregious violation of the freedom ... discuss
Erik IX Jedvardsson was ruler of much of Sweden from 1150 to 1160. He was the head of a Christian kingdom with nearby pagan kingdoms, all sharing an old tradition of fighting. Around 1155, he headed a ... discuss
This is a very interesting and telling interview from Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) of IRS Commissioner Steven Miller over the Obama Administration scandal involving IRS harassment of Tea Party and other con ... discuss
The commemoration of Florence Nightingale is controversial. On the one hand, she doubted or question many of the central articles of the Creed. On the other hand, she believed in God and devoted her l ... discuss
May has been a whirlwind month thus far in our crazy household, between social worker visits, baseball, therapies for both babies, doctor visits, baseball, specialist visits, sickness, baseball, daily ... discuss
It's fast becoming a gigantic hole that the IRS has dug for itself ... and it's one that is becoming way too deep for them to dig out of. Things were bad enough already, but now it has been proven tha ... discuss
What could be better on a homeschool mama’s blog this time of year than a “Home and Garden 101″ series (which is happily sponsored by Central Pet & Garden – who are also provi ... discuss
Teens teach porn class to adults at Oregon Adolescent Sexuality Conference When I walked into this year’s Oregon Adolescent Sexuality Conference in Seaside, Oregon, one of the first things I ... discuss
There is a very good reason not to go with the time-tested cliche uttered by many a follower of Congressman Ron Paul.Ending the Fed may cause more harm than good. Most "end the Fed" people assume t ... discuss
--1--The ExplanationThe last two weeks have been busy, busy, busy. I dropped off the face of the earth, internet-wise, and thought today's Quick Takes might be a perfectly acceptable place to explain ... discuss
Demographics don't spell an end to the culture wars | National Catholic Reporter div> ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 All from the Proper of Seasons: 1011 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from the Proper of Seasons: 599 Evening Prayer I for the Solemni ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1008 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1476 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 597 Psalter: Saturday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 1004 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1472 Office of Readings for Saturday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance. ... discuss
Card. Dolan ‘would not suggest’ pro-abort Gov. Cuomo not a Catholic ‘in good standing’: archdioceseby John JalsevacNEW YORK, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After New York Cardinal Timoth ... discuss
5 things you should know about Planned Parenthood by Lauren Enriquez ... discuss
Since the Cardinal is unwilling to address the issue, allow me to clarify CINO Cuomo's standing as a Catholic:From the catechism:2272 Formal cooperation in an abortion constitutes a grave offense. The ... discuss
Over the past few years, Obama’s IRS has been targeting Conservative groups for discriminatory treatment for the purpose of stifling political opposition. That’s scary enough. It’ ... discuss
="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MM1AWO92Crc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Prov ... 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
Stem Cells in General Much of the confusion over stem cell research involves misunderstanding of terms, so let’s begin with some definitions. Stem cells are immature cells that are undifferentia ... discuss
More Georgette Heyer, this time from the book I'm reading at bedtime, The Foundling."Dear me," said the Duke. "And how did all this come about, Tom?""I didn't do those things! At least I never meant t ... discuss
Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. This week we're finishing was very busy and rewarding to me, but also very sad. Last Sunday, May 12, my son's roommate in college, Jonathan Cunningham, was cal ... discuss
Watchman Nee was a church leader and Christian teacher who worked in China in the first half of the 20th century. During 30 years of ministry he published many books. Following the Communist Revolutio ... discuss
Welcome to the Weekly Town Crier. Proclaiming blindness to the blind for a long time. Keeping our finger on the pulse of pop culture. Sending out feelers into the cultural battlefield to bring you bac ... discuss
As luck would have it, I have been graciously asked to contribute to The Home Front blog on the National Review website. The blog is billed as "Politics, culture, and American life — from the fam ... discuss
I'm a little late to this princess party, but this was something I took personally. I was a bit of a feisty tomboy with a princess streak growing up, and it's been interesting to watch where each ... discuss
From the Catholic Herald (UK) By Francis Phillis Pope F ... discuss
I love how Pope Francis speaks so plainly and yet profoundly at the same time. In the video below, he also urges us not to be backseat Christians. The Pope told Christians it is better to be “annoyi ... discuss
I was asked to repost this from my Facebook page....Setting--April 8, UC Berkeley: I was debating Malcom Potts, the first International Medical Director for Planned Parenthood (who played a huge role ... discuss
If you aren’t reading Mere-O Notes, you really ought to be. Perhaps it is presumptuous to use an ‘ought’ so early in a discussion of ethics, but so be it. Really, go check it out. It ... discuss
Read the article. The White House knew this was no attack rising from a "spontaneous demonstration" from the very beginning. They spun a tale to support Obama's story that al Qaeda was on the run. The ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Ottonian Master Pentecost(Artwork: Pentecost, Artist: UNKNOWN; Ottonian Master, Date: C. 1030-40, Technique: Tempe ... discuss
And providing cover for malfeasance. It starts with the Washington Post’s Ezra Klein, and Obama sycophant disguised as a member of the press, who at least acknowledges that these are scandals Th ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 17, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Along with its targeting of conservative political groups for extra scrutiny, Internal Revenue Service employees also reportedly singled out ... discuss
Chicago, Ill., May 17, 2013 / 02:04 am (CNA).- As a new bill aims to bar federal funding of adoption services that do not place children with gay couples, an Illinois Catholic leader warned a similar ... discuss
Hillary Clinton has successfully regained popularity (and a following) after doing or saying something totally stupid -- like the "under sniper-fire lie" during the campaign. However, I'm betting it ... discuss
And so, you graduate. The Seminary Lawn is filled with hundreds of graduates, faculty, family, and friends. Everyone is playing his or her part. Parents are proud, spouses are glad, friends are happy, ... discuss
-- Bl. Pope John Paul II was often criticized for having cranked out more canonizations than all his predecessors combined. Yet this week, Pope Francis outdid them all in a single stroke by cano ... discuss
I have no energy. I feel the power. There is a variety of gifts but always the same Spirit… The particular way in which the Spirit is given to each person is for a good purpose. Pentecost, unless i ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 17th is St. Paschal Baylon.Born in a small village in between Castille and Aragon in Spain, on Pentecost in 1540, he was christened Pascua (meaning "the pasch of the Holy ... discuss
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams held a press conference in the wake of Kermit Gosnell's sentencing, and he has so much to say that I'd like to respond. In fact, he says so much that it wi ... discuss
="MsoNormal">As you can see Mother's Day was a hard one for us as I had forecast. On a day where we had always gathered together as a family, we were fragmented....Other children had gone earlier to ... discuss
Vegetarian?! First, let me clarify a few things. We think bacon is proof that God loves us. I have made and enjoyed chocolate covered bacon, and I would totally try bacon ice cream. We think that ... discuss
Welden is facing a possible life sentence after the feds accused him of tricking his girlfriend, 26-year-old Remee Lee, into taking an abortion pill. According to the federal indictment, 28-year-old W ... discuss
Alan Caruba, Contributing Author: How is it that, time and again, the most powerful man on the planet doesn’t seem to have a clue what is happening in his own government? Famed for never accepting b ... discuss
May 16, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Thursday's morning Mass, Pope Francisreflected on the apostolic zeal of St. Paul. The Pope invited Christians to follow the apostle's example by living out the f ... discuss
No matter how many clothes I have, I consistently am deceived to think that I literally have nothing to wear. It’s like a mental block. I can look at my clothes, see them, and somehow come up wi ... discuss
“The torrent Kishon swept them away, the onrushing torrent, the torrent Kishon. March on, my soul, with might!” DRB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) How do we “ma ... discuss
Flecte quod est rigidum,fove quod est frigidum,rege quod est devium.Bend the stubborn heart and will;melt the frozen, warm the chill;guide the steps that go astray.MeditationEmbodying all the other gi ... discuss
Busy morning for me. You? If our plan holds, this is the next “family” car after the kids move out … or the equivalent in 2017. A few years in the cellar. “Mystical” &# ... discuss
How truly pitiful it is to see women who should be dedicated to the Lord performing their own personal farce. Here are two nuns who need a good ecclessial smack-down for undermining the faith an ... discuss
OH HAI there! It’s been a while since we just had some over-the-fence neighborly talk. They say that random posts aren’t allowed, but for people who thrive on random (like my bunny-trail ... discuss
This is the first installment in my series "The strongest pro-choice argument", which will focus on analyzing and responding to Volume 39, Issue 5 of the Journal of Medical Ethics. Issue 5 is a specia ... discuss
For Democrats in the Obama administration (including Himself), ignorance is truly bliss. Indeed, if their own statements are to be believed, ignorance is also a defense, an excuse, and standard operat ... discuss
Once again this morning, Claire and I, Keith Moran, and Quint Coppi spent time in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion mill in northwest Omaha praying together, holding our beautiful pro-life sign ... discuss
When I walked into this years Oregon Adolescent Sexuality Conference in Seaside, Oregon, one of the first things I encountered was a table manned by three young teen boys. On the table was a collage t ... discuss
I would like to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion regarding the Holy Innocents' Foundation of Oklahoma and the recent actions taken against the Abolitionist Society of Oklahoma.In times ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 1002 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1467 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 595 Psalter: Friday, Week III, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 1001 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1463 Midday Prayer for Friday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, com ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 996 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1454 Office of Readings for Friday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
Planned Parenthood and Late Abortions By Randall K. O’Bannon, Ph.D., NRL-ETF Dire ... discuss
Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, bec ... discuss
Full disclosure: I’ve seen all seasons of the How I Met Your Mother available on Netflix, although I haven’t kept up with current episodes. It’s entertaining, it has it’s funn ... discuss
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee withdrew from the GOP Presidential nomination race on this Day in 2011. 365 Things I Believe is a revisioning of a year long web project. I initially launched th ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.PETRUS de Raimbaucourt, The Descent of the Spirit, 1323THE GIFT OF COUNSEL(Thursday, 7th Week of Easter)There are ... discuss
Yesterday I mentioned to my daughters that I'd read this article about the ways in which the children of "tiger moms" are, generally speaking, unhappier than non-tiger cubs.It got me thinking abo ... discuss
There are things of which liberals must not speak of ... one being the powerful Treasury Employees Union headed by ex-IRS agent that Obama and the IG Report refuse to touch or even mention. But Jeff ... discuss
We came back from family wedding this past weekend to realize that Minnesota (our state) passed legislation legalizing gay marriage. Gov. Dayton signed it into law last night, to be put into effect on ... discuss
Mobile, Ala., May 16, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic Social Services of Mobile is undergoing a fund raising effort so that it can more effectively provide assistance to those in need in so ... discuss
Want to say no without actually saying, “No”? It’s easy — agree with someone and then add a “but.” We like to use “but” to disagree without sounding disagreeable. When we “but ... discuss
Jimmy Fallon has been silent on Obama's scandals, until Wednesday's Late Night. JIMMY FALLON: President Obama is not having a good week. With three scandals shaking the White House, they're saying tha ... discuss
Many bioethicists want to destroy what remains of the sanctity/equality of human life ethic. Two areas of current push in this regard are the drive to permit infanticide and to harvest organs fro ... discuss
I am vehemently against the death penalty. Now stay with me…this is not a post about my opinion regarding that. You can disagree or agree with me on that some other time. I did want to share a littl ... discuss
