Assurance in time of trouble – “One thing I am sure of, that the more the enemy rages against us, so much the more will the Saints in Heaven plead for us; the more fearful are our trials from the
THE CROWNING INSULT TO MOTHER TERESA – The Nobel Peace Prize carries a certain level of prestige with it, even though few recipients of that prize are on the saintly level of Blessed Mother Teresa. As a
When God placed Russ Ford in my path – Just as God has placed Russ in my path by my published article in The Wanderer, God has placed him now in your …
Good Article Alert! – Check out this article on “ The Problem of Evil ” by Dr. Peter Kreeft on the Integrated Catholic Life . “The Cross is God’s part of the practical solution to evil. Our
Mindanao journalist gets death threats – CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Oct. 12, 2010—Death threats are not uncommon to members of the fourth estate, who even “wear it on their sleeves” as a badge of honor. But when
Anti-Baby Science – Global warming alarmist types are in a dither, according to a study in The Scientific American entitled “Will Birth Control Solve Climate Change?” The Chicken Littles
Control Through Benevolence – The federal government wants to give money to those in need. Some say it’s about charity but when many people look to the government for sustenance, it leaves those
Notre Dame’s Lipstick On A Pig? – I am sure that this man deserves recognition for his pro-life efforts, but I cannot help but wonder is Notre Dame just tried to put lipstick on the pig it birthed last
These Guys Haven’t Met My Kids – $2 millions bucks down the drain. The AP reports: Federal officials are turning to psychology in a new approach to get kids to choose healthier foods in the school lunch
Presentation Of Council For New Evangelisation – VATICAN CITY, 12 OCT 2010 (VIS) – This morning in the Holy See Press Office Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the newly-founded Pontifical Council for Promoting
Second General Congregation – VATICAN CITY, 11 OCT 2010 (VIS) – The Second General Congregation of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops began at 4.30 p.m. today in the
Third General Congregation – VATICAN CITY, 12 OCT 2010 (VIS) – The Third General Congregation of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops began at 9 a.m. today in the Synod
A Hidden Kind of Suffering – Tony Rossi: Healing the pain of infertility | “Infertility is one of the most painful things I have ever seen a couple or woman suffer with,” says Dr. Anne Mielnik,
An Update From Fr. John Bartunek – Fr. John Bartunek, LC: | I want to thank the Faith and Family Live community for the generous comments made regarding my post on wedding receptions. Reflecting on those
Breakthrough! – Rebecca Teti: | Are you following the story of the trapped Chilean miners? After initial reports, it dropped of my radar for awhile. Now I find myself praying for them
Come Say Hi! – Rachel Balducci: | If you live near Athens, Georgia and have the hankering, I’ll be speaking at the Alumni Authors Showcase this Thursday, October 14 at 4 p.m. I would
Hugging My Girl – Arwen Mosher: Love languages and parenting | I’m not usually a fan of pop psychology, but I learned about the love languages a couple years ago, and the knowledge has
What’s On Your Mind? – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Open Forum | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
Should You Read Non-Catholic Materials? – A correspondent writes: I am presently attending a Bible study. During our small group discussion, a question arose from someone in our group. We would like to know if
Interview This Afternoon on Kresta!! – We will interview Morgan Atkinson this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. He produced a documentary called “Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard
Outrageous Statement of the Day – Whoopi: Do What I Say, Not What I Do Whoopi Goldberg appeared on Morning Joe today to promote her new book bemoaning the decline of civility in politics. What everyone
Sudanese Cardinal survives assassination attempt – The archbishop of Khartoum yesterday escaped unhurt an assassination attempt while celebrating Mass. He was identified as Hamdan Mohamed Abdurrahman and attempted to
Today on Kresta – October 12, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Oct. 12 4:00 – Benedict XVI: Essays and Reflections on His Papacy We look at an extraordinary presentation of the first
40 Days for Life Announces Milestone: 3,000 Babies Saved – By John JalsevacOctober 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Yesterday the 40 Days for Life campaign announced a significant milestone for the burgeoning pro-life initiative -
Alberta Government Sued by Eugenics Program Victim – By Thaddeus M. BaklinskiEDMONTON, October 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – An Alberta woman has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta government claiming she was sterilized
Arrests Made in Arizona “Vampire” Stabbing – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Two members of a vampire cult have been arrested by police in Chandler, Arizona after stabbing a friend who refused to allow
Prestigious Scientist Resigns Over “Climategate” – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist In what some are calling the most important moment in recent scientific history, a prestigious scientist has quit the American
Usus Antiquior: Sleepy Eye, Minnesota – One of our readers sends in the following photos of a Mass offered in the usus antiquior at the parish of St. Mary Help of Christians in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. The
Bullying, Tolerance & the Disconnect – (Source) Yesterday, I wrote a little about the rampant bullying that is driving too many gay teenage boys and straight teenage girls, to suicide. Today, I look at how
Card. Rivera: Priests must work to transform society – From CNA: Cardinal Rivera to priests: Transform society with the light of the Gospel Mexico City, Mexico, Oct 11, 2010 / 10:01 pm (CNA).- Mexican priests must resist
Dallas, TX: A new church for the old Mass. Fr. Z rants. – Here are some excerpts from a brick by brick success story in Dallas. From dallasnews.com: Dallas Diocese’s only Latin Mass church, Mater Dei, celebrates opening of
Going to Angon – We have torrential rain in NYC tonight. That usually makes figuring out where to eat a little easier (read: don’t go too far). But tonight we dashed down to the East
QUAERITUR: Deacon’s choir dress – From a deacon reader: I assume a permanent deacon’s choir dress would be cassock and surplice, just like a priest. But if he were to receive communion, would he bring a
QUAERITUR: More graces from a High Mass? – From a reader: I have heard that there are more graces available at a High (EF) Mass than a Low Mass. Is that true? (I am aware that graces received are dependent upon
Assurance in time of trouble – “One thing I am sure of, that the more the enemy rages against us, so much the more will the Saints in Heaven plead for us; the more fearful are our trials from the
