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Ahead of inmate’s execution, Florida Catholic bishops seek clemency – Tallahassee, Fla., Aug 24, 2011 / 06:19 am ( CNA ).- The Catholic bishops of Florida have asked Gov. Rick Scott to stay the execution of Manuel Valle, who was convicted

Catholic churches damaged in northeast US quake – Washington D.C., Aug 24, 2011 / 05:35 pm ( CNA ).- Churches in the archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore suffered some damage in the Aug. 23 earthquake that shook the

Indian archbishop urges peace on anniversary of anti-Christian violence – Bhubneshwar, India, Aug 24, 2011 / 02:03 am ( CNA ).- On the third anniversary of the outbreak of massive anti-Christian violence in Orissa state, a local Catholic

Pope announces theme for next World Youth Day in Brazil – Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 24, 2011 / 02:47 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict XVI has unveiled the theme for the next international level World Youth Day. The

Spanish presidential candidate pledges to sign euthanasia law if elected – Madrid, Spain, Aug 24, 2011 / 02:02 pm ( CNA/Europa Press ).- The Socialist party’s candidate for Spain’s upcoming presidential elections on Nov. 20. has stated that if

Vatican daily: Next World Youth Day to take place July 2013 – Vatican City, Aug 24, 2011 / 06:06 pm ( CNA ).- L’Osservatore Romano has reported that the dates for the next World Youth Day have been set for July 23-28, 2013 in Rio

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Is British comedian’s magazine cover pose blasphemous? – British comedian Ricky Gervais is upfront about his atheism, but many feel his latest pose on a magazine cover …

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Bishop Munilla Calls Consecration of Youth to the Sacred Heart by Pope Highlight of WYD – The Pope decided to omit his words and move to the essential, to Eucharistic adoration. In the midst of an …

Communist Chinese Regime Arrests Catholic Priests During U.S. Vice Presidents Visit – In addition to the Communist Chinese regime’s crimes against humanity such as forced abortion and …

Gadhafi WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE – WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, or at least that’s what the posters should read. Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi …

Prostitution scandal could topple Australian government – A scandal involving an Australian MP accused a paying a brothel with a credit card could very well force his …

Catholic Online > Politics

Any Pro-Life Democrats? Wasserman Schultz and Planned Parenthood – “The rhetoric of abortion advocacy contains a truth that abortion advocates often fail to perceive. …

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Archbishop Dolan on Knights of Columbus – The early days of this month I had the honor and joy of attending the International convention of the Knights of …

Evacuations begin in North Carolina as Cat 3 storm bears down on Outer Banks – Evacuations are underway in North Carolina as Hurricane Irene, a category 3 storm, turns towards the state. …

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Bloomberg: No Clergy Invited to 9-11 Ceremony – There’s no way this isn’t intentional. It’s pretty outrageous in light of the sacrifice of Fr. Mychal Judge on 9-11. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has refused to invite any

Constance Mary Redoubt Weighs In – It has been a while, but our resident aphoristinista, Constance Mary Redoubt, felt the need to weigh in with her words of timeless wisdom. Timeless meaning silly and/or

Good Night Irene – Swell. While Hurricane Irene is still days away and a lot can (and probably will) change, the current track takes her right over my house on Sunday as a Category 2

Is Pope Benedict XVI a Commie? – There seems to be an opinion from some conservative corners that Pope Benedict XVI is quite the commie and as dangerous to the free market as leftist icon Warren “Raise

Perry Signs Pro-Life Pledge – Rick Perry has signed the Pro-Life Presidential Leadership Pledge, something I think he absolutely had to do to win the GOP Primary. And it’s something that Mitt Romney

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$10 for 2 Cents – Danielle Bean: Holy Heroes wants to hear from you! | The good folks at Holy Heroes are working hard on a new CD, Best loved Catholic Prayers. As they finalize the

Faith & Your Fertility – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: NFP | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:

Shaken – Rebecca Teti: | I experienced my first earthquake yesterday, but the roiling earth did not shake my foundations quite as much as the news that men are more sleep

Why We Adopted Harry Potter – John Granger: I was against these popular books — until I read them | I first read a Harry Potter novel so I could explain to my older daughter why we don’t read junk

Wishing Arwen a Rockin’ Birthday – Danielle Bean: | We all know that Arwen, super-blogger, mom of four, and new mom of adorable twins, totally rocks, don’t we? Well, perhaps some of you will be surprised

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How Does Vice President Biden *Really* Feel About China’s One-Child Policy? – So Joe Biden has caused an uproar, and forced a White House correction/retraction, by his remarks on China’s draconian one-child policy while touring China. Is anyone

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Today on Kresta – August 24, 2011 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on August 24 4:00 – St. John of Avila – Newest Doctor of the Church Coming as a surprise to almost everyone, last week at a

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“Selective Reduction” Abortions Highlight ART Problems – In the New York Times Magazine feature “The Two-Minus-One Pregnancy,”[i] “Jenny” acknowledges the ‘consumerism’ of the IVF process stating, “If I had conceived these

Biden in China: Nothing Like Reagan, Bush or Even Clinton – My last two articles at CatholicVote were on Vice President Joe Biden and China’s one-child policy. That’s incredibly ironic. I could never have imagined that my next

Missouri Senate Race May Pit Pro-Life Woman vs. Pro-Abortion – Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri is one of the Democrats’ most vulnerable senators heading into the 2012 elections. Fearing the seat could fall into pro-life

Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz Closes in Sherman, Texas – A Planned Parenthood abortion-referrals facility has closed in Sherman, Texas — near Dallas — as a direct result of the bill Governor Rick Perry signed that the Texas

Polls Show Perry Leading Republican Race, Bachmann Fading – Two new polls of the Republican presidential race show pro-life Texas Gov. Rick Perry now leading the race and pro-life Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann fading after

Tenth Texas Abortion Practitioner Under State Investigation – A tenth abortion practitioner in Texas is now under state investigation following an undercover sting operation showing abortion centers in the Lone Star State breaking

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Archbishop: New York Times, CNN, MSNBC can’t be trusted on abortion, faith – by Jeremy Kryn MADRID, SPAIN, August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – When it comes to finding information on vital issues like abortion, same-sex “marriage,” and faith,

Dutch Priest stands ground after denying funeral to man who chose euthanasia – by Peter Baklinski NORTH BRABANT, Netherlands, August 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A Dutch priest is standing his ground after following directives from the country’s

Heartbreak: Historic Polish bill to ban all abortions voted down by parliament commission – by Jeremy Kryn WARSAW, POLAND, August 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In a major blow to the hopes of hundreds of thousands of Polish people and the country’s pro-life

Is rise in theft of euthanasia drugs from veterinary hospitals related to euthanasia activists? – by Alex Schadenberg A news report published in the Marinscope Community Newspapers is warning the local residents of a cache of drugs that were stolen from a local

Man extorted $90,000 from priest with threats of false sexual accusations – by Peter Baklinski ST. CATHARINES, ON, August 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A Niagara Falls man has been sent to jail for exploiting a Catholic priest’s fear of being

More contraceptives the solution to Afghanistan’s maternal health woes: UN-trained health minister – by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent KABUL, August 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Some Islamic leaders in Afghanistan are objecting strongly to the proposal made by the

Obama admin website: infants and children are ‘sexual beings’ – by Kathleen Gilbert WARNING: disturbing content. WASHINGTON, D.C., August 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Borrowing Planned Parenthood’s talking points almost verbatim,

Pray, fast, donate: We are all called to help the pro-life movement – by Abby Johnson August 24, 2011 (AbbyJohnson.org) – I am currently praying and fasting for couple friends of mine who have recently experienced a miscarriage. I don’t

Radical animal-rights group PETA launching x-rated porn site – by Patrick B. Craine NORFOLK, Virginia, August 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A controversial new porn site by the world’s leading animal rights group could actually feed

Sexual anarchy: The Kinsey legacy – by Judith A. Reisman, Ph.D. and Mary E. McAlister, Esq. August 24, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Our children are under attack by an insidious and virulent enemy. On August

Yesterday’s taboos: Torchwood, pedophilia, and a dying culture – by Chuck Colson August 24, 2011 (Breakpoint.org) – Four years ago, the BBC decided to capitalize on the immense popularity of the long-running Doctor Who series by

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Biden Backpedals on Comments About China’s One-Child Policy – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist After several days of harsh criticism about a comment he made during his China visit about not “second-guessing” that country’s

Government Web Site Tells Parents: “Children are Sexual Beings” – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now offering sex education advice to the public, such

Notorious Serial Killer at Peace with Christ – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A serial killer who terrorized New York City in the late 70′s says he has no interest in being paroled because he is “already a

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More from Juventutem in Madrid – One of our readers pointed out the following set of photographs which come from Juventutem France . (Please note: all of these photos, with the exception of the last,

NLM Quiz: Why Is This One Pew Backwards? (No. 5) – Can you guess the reason for this odd arrangement? As with our previous quizzes, please give your answer in the comments, and give whatever detail you can about the

Usus Antiquior in Casablanca – The following photos come from Una Voce Casablanca — not, I should clarify, the ‘Casablanca’ of the famed Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman film, which is instead

Stories From the Heart

#586 – The Danger of Ill-Regulated Affection – “Stories from the Heart” is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. Each show is around 14 minutes.

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“Does the bride come with potatoes?” – So, I asked Buster to do something for me. And he responded, that he couldn’t because he was really busy; he had to work. I wondered, “what are you working on that’s got

Secret Heroes at Ground Zero – Sister Mary Ann Walsh has a wonderful and moving piece up on the main page, chronicling the actions of some of our priests, at Ground Zero: Afterwards, [Cardinal Egan]

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Biden accused of ‘selling out’ Chinese with one-child remarks – Washington D.C., Aug 23, 2011 / 06:04 pm ( CNA ).- A leading human rights advocate in the U.S. House of Representatives says Vice President Joe Biden betrayed Chinese

Catholic doctors’ group launches petition against contraception mandate – San Diego, Calif., Aug 23, 2011 / 06:19 am ( CNA ).- The St. Gianna Physician’s Guild has launched an online petition asking the Obama administration to remove

Catholics caught in crossfire as Libyan violence continues – Tripoli, Libya, Aug 23, 2011 / 11:42 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- As Libya’s conflict rages on between rebel forces and troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi, Catholics in the

Fertility monitoring software is natural family planning’s ‘new face’ – Denver, Colo., Aug 23, 2011 / 02:19 am ( CNA ).- The developer of new fertility management software says it is becoming the “new face” for natural family planning. It

World Youth Day nets $230 million for Madrid – Madrid, Spain, Aug 23, 2011 / 01:58 pm ( CNA/Europa Press ).- Arturo Fernandez, the president of Madrid’s House of Commerce said Aug. 22 that hotels, transportation

Catholic Online > International News

Indonesian mayor tries to ban Christian churches on streets with Islamic names – The sprawling southeast Asian nation of Indonesia, with a population of 240 million, has an officially secular …

Iran moves uranium enrichment sites underground to avoid airstrikes – The nation of Iran has relocated some of its centrifuges used for uranium enrichment into the side of a mountain …

Syrian crackdown death toll reaches 2,200: most recent victim a baby – Civilians who have been killed during Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s crackdown on protestors during …

UPDATE: Rebels claim Gadhafi compound captured. – UPDATE 9:02 Rebels and citizens of Tripoli insist Gadhafi compound is fully captured. Resistance has stopped. …

Catholic Online > Politics

Obama trying real hard to spend $3 million per minute – and succeeding! – Have you got $46,000? That’s how much your portion of the national debt is, should it be divided equally. …

Catholic Online > U.S. News

BREAKING: Unusual earthquakes strike Colorado and along the eastern seaboard – Two very unusual earthquakes have struck in Colorado and Virginia today. While no injuries or damage have yet been …

Florida, Carolinas prepare for Hurricane Irene – People in Florida, and both North and South Carolina are hunkering down for Hurricane Irene, the first such …

CBCP News – Diocesan News

CFC Davao Oriental launches ANCOP – MATI, Davao Oriental, August 23, 2011— Answering the Cry of the Poor (ANCOP) is the current battlecry of the Couples for Christ (CFC) Global Group in the diocese of

Creative Minority Report

Boehner To Biden: What The Hell? – Matthew reported earlier on Vice President Biden’s reprehensible comments on China’s one-child policy in which he call it “understandable.” Now Speaker Boehner has

Evil is Soooo Funny – Comedian David Cross tells Keith Olbermann he’s happy to learn that television watching shortens lives because it’ll sooner kill old people who are “not contributing

Hopenchange: Arab Spring Gas Chamber Edition – Remember all that talk a few months ago about an Arab spring when Egyptians through off the shackles of the Mubarek regime? Green shoots of democracy they told us. Turns

Judge Hands out Condom Stuffed Acorns! – What a nut! A Pennsylvania judge has been cleared of violating judicial conduct standards, according to MSNBC . So what did the judge get busted for? Handing out

Laura Ingraham and Rep. Chris Smith on Forced Abortions – “This is just exposing what this administration has been doing from day one. Just like the eight years of the Clinton administration, and that is to enable dictatorship,

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Praying with and for our Teens – Lisa Hendey: How do you bridge the gap? | This week, we’re preparing to take one son back to college and the second son is busily adjusting to his Junior year in high

Shall We Talk? – 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:

St. Rose of Lima, Pray for Us! – Danielle Bean: | Today is the feast day of St. Rose of Lima. Why not watch this 2-minute Catholic News Agency video to learn a little more about this lovely lady?

The Stranger in the Corner – Rachel Balducci: Is he so bad? | A friend sent along one of those much-forward emails (the kind I tend to ignore)—but this one really caught my attention. Tell me what

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Forgetting Ourselves Completely – Have you ever tried really hard to be humble? Or found yourself trying to figure out how to act humble or appear humble? Not in a superficial pretending-to-be-humble

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Inequality grows as poor ignorant atheists swamp us. – GET THE STORY.

Low Carb Beefy Cheesy Tomatoey Macaroni-y Casserole – Made w/tofu-shirataki macaroni. I think tofu-shirataki noodles work fine in Asian dishes, but this is the first western-style dish I’ve made where I thought they worked

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Today on Kresta – August 23, 2011 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on August 23 4:00 – Why Catholics Are Right Columnist, television host, author, and Canadian Catholic Michael Coren is here

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Abortion Activists Try to Shut Power to Pro-Life Leader’s Home – Joe Scheidler is used to personal attacks from abortion advocates and the man who has publicly opposed abortions for decades. He’s faced everything from death threats to

Biden Faces More Criticism For Not Bashing One-Child Policy – The criticism continues for pro-abortion Vice-President Joe Biden following his refusal to condemn the forced abortions and human rights abuses associated with the

Biden Spokeswoman Walks Back Comments on One-Child Policy – A spokeswoman for pro-abortion Vice President Joe Biden is walking back comments he made in a speech in China where he failed to condemn the forced abortions and human

Bill Would Deny Chinese Human Rights Abusers U.S. Entry – A new bill members of Congress filed this week allows the President of the United States to deny entry into the country for anyone engaged in human rights abuses in

Exploring the Pro-Life Catholic View on Embryo Adoption – Thus far in our series on the thorny issue of embryo adoption, we have looked at some of the broader theological questions as well as considering whether it is true that

Fewer Doctors Willing to Do Abortions, New Study Shows – A new study provides more good news for pro-life advocates, as it shows fewer doctors are willing to perform abortions than before — creating a situation where the lower

Nighttime Scares: Working at the Abortion Clinic After Dark – When I was at Planned Parenthood, I used to work a lot…I mean, a lot.  Sometimes, I would work as many as 80 hours in one week.  In order to do that, I would have to go

Obama Admin Pushes Sex on Kids, Children are “Sexual Beings” – The Obama administration is renewing efforts to promote abortion to children — following on the heels of decisions by the pro-abortion president to de-fund abstinence

Polls: Obama Approval Low, Republican Candidates Run Close – New polling data shows pro-abortion President Barack Obama continues to be plagued by low approval ratings — and they also show four of the leading Republican

Pro-Life Leader Chris Smith: Biden Sold Out Chinese Women – Congressman Chris Smith, the head of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus and chairman of the Executive-Congressional Commission on China, today criticized Vice President

Study: Embryonic Stem Cells Don’t Work as Well as Adult Cells – Like an out of control youth, embryonic stem cells can wreak havoc with tissue damage and tumor formation. Their inability to make appropriate, mature cells that can

Ulcer Drug Misoprostol Misused for Abortions in Nigeria – The drug misoprostol has been approved in Nigeria for use in preventing and treating post partum hemorrhage (PPH) but is increasingly being used to induce abortion.

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Abortion death reported at New Mexico clinic as state officials resist launching investigation – by Kathleen Gilbert ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Health officials in New Mexico appear to be resisting an investigation of abortion

ACLU campaign against web filters would make schools ‘porn-portals’: pro-family advocates – by Peter Baklinski LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A prominent pro-family law firm is fighting back against a campaign by the American Civil

After rosary campaign, Florida sheriff abruptly shuts down abortion clinic on Marian feast – by Kathleen Gilbert PENSACOLA, Florida, August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A Pensacola abortion clinic has been suddenly repossessed by the local sheriff after

Australian cardinal urges youth to persevere in the battle to protect life at World Youth Day – by LifeSiteNews.com August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In a memorable address to more than 600 young pro-life activists, Cardinal George Pell of Sydney called on the

Deny visas to Chinese officials who aid brutal one-child policy: U.S. House bill – by Kathleen Gilbert WASHINGTON, D.C., August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Opponents of forced abortion under China’s one-child policy are urging support for a House

How I helped my mother starve to death: retired New York Times reporter pens book – by Jeremy Kryn Co-authored with John Jalsevac LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 22, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A recently retired New York Times reporter has penned a book

Incredible video: Woman raped by 8 men urges girls to choose life as she did – by Patrick B. Craine A pro-life woman has uploaded the beautiful testimony of her mother who chose to keep her after she was conceived in rape 50 years ago. The mother,

Parents, get in the game: Teach the true meaning of human sexuality – by Christopher J. Stravitsch August 20, 2011 (HLI America) – Much of society is confused about the true meaning of human sexuality. Terribly confused. Teaching the

Perry, Romney, Huntsman rip Biden over one-child policy remarks – by Kathleen Gilbert August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Three of the GOP’s presidential candidates have criticized Vice President Joe Biden for his remarks in China

Surprise poll: young Christians more concerned about abortion/euthanasia than older believers – by Thaddeus Baklinski LONDON, August 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – An online survey carried out in July by the UK’s Premier Christian Media has surprisingly revealed

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“Teacher of the Year” Suspended for Supporting Traditional Marriage – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Even though the state of Florida’s constitution outlaws same-sex marriage, school officials at Mount Dora High School stripped

Altar Girl Decision Sparks Controversy – Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A decision by the rector of S.S. Simon and Jude Cathedral in the Diocese of Phoenix to restrict altar servers to

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Monastery of San Benedetto, Norcia: Solemn Mass and Profession

Obituary for an Apostle of the Divine Office – It was not so long ago that I mentioned some online editions of the Divine Office and the very first which I highlighted (and which have found particularly useful

Saints of the Roman Canon – Part 2: The Nobis Quoque – Apologia: I would never have thought it would take over two years to finally get back to this second part. Here was part one , written August 19, 2009. * * * We have

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Fun Cartoon, After Revelation…

Stories From the Heart

#465 – The Bride of Burgos – “Stories from the Heart” is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. Each show is around 14 minutes.

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Five Little Words – My column at First Things this week brings me back to a retreat experience that I am still processing and learning from: How does one assist at adoration and not feel

WYD: Sweet Sisters, Magnificent Papa & Wrap – I just love this : At the end of [The Pope's] meeting with some 1,600 young religious women — most under 35 — he intoned the Lord’s Prayer in Latin and the sisters

What Does The Prayer Really Say?

Houston, 26-28 Aug: Catholic New Media – Catholiconexpo – Are you anywhere near Houston?  Can you get there? Technorati Tags: Catholic New Media, Catholic Underground, Catholiconexpo

Houston: Extraordinary Form PARISH to be established by Card. DiNardo – Speaking of Houston, I just noticed that our friends at Rorate posted this. For your Brick by Brick file. Wonderful news for the faithful of the largest city in the

Red and Black in the Wild – Check out Fr. Longenecker’s site for some liberal liturgical hijinx. There is a Red and Black reference. Technorati Tags: Fr. Longenecker, Say The Black – Do The Red

REQUEST TO READERS TO PRAY FOR A PRIEST – I have asked in the past to pray for some personal intentions I have and which weigh on me right now.  I still need the help of your prayers. Also, I ask you in an

The power of intercessory prayer – I just heard a fascinating story about a medical doctor who, for his practice, has hired two people to pray for patients and for himself and the staff, to apply also

Washington DC and Exodus – I understand that an earthquake rumbled up Washington DC today.  Let’s see… isn’t there going to be a hurricane later in the week? Holy Moses!  When do the frogs and

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Organizers praise well-behaved World Youth Day crowds – Madrid, Spain, Aug 22, 2011 / 03:37 pm ( CNA ).- World Youth Day 2011 organizers have said they are “proud” of the young people who participated in last week’s events in

Pope ‘almost moved to tears’ during World Youth Day, says cardinal – Madrid, Spain, Aug 22, 2011 / 05:47 pm ( CNA ).- Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain recalled that Pope Benedict was “emotionally moved many times,

US bishops help preserve Catholic identity of closed Belgian seminary – Washington D.C., Aug 22, 2011 / 01:23 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The U.S. bishops have entrusted their recently closed Belgian seminary to the local Katholieke Universiteit

Voris will address legal trouble, restrict controversial staffer’s duties – Madrid, Spain, Aug 22, 2011 / 05:08 pm ( CNA ).- RealCatholicTV’s Senior Executive Producer Michael Voris says he’ll seek to restore his nonprofit corporation’s good

Catholic Online > Arts & Entertainment

Book Review: Get Serious! by Father James Farfaglia is Highly Recommended – Father Farfaglia’s new book, Get Serious! A Survival Guide For Serious Catholics, is a  …

Quiet domestic drama doesn’t need ‘Help’ at the box office – In a movie landscape peopled with superhero stories packed with CGI special effects, it sort of restores faith …

Catholic Online > Home & Family

Judge allows abortions on demand to continue in NC – Planned Parenthood in North Carolina will continue providing abortions on demand–for now. A state judge has …

Catholic Online > International News

China worried about US finances – China has demonstrated concern over the US debt and its ability to pay, but the concerns are largely academic, …

Greek financial officials move to prop up failing bank – Having been the chief catalyst for Europe’s economic crisis, the nation of Greece is now scrambling to …

Israel, Hamas announce an unsteady truce – After four days of escalating violence that left at least 16 people dead in the Gaza Strip, the nation of Israel …

Pope to 1.5 Million Youth in Madrid: Loving Christ Means Loving His Church – As the Successor of Peter, let me urge you to strengthen this faith which has been handed down to us from the time …

REBELS SEIZE TRIPOLI – Libyan dictator Moammar Gadafi’s rule of Libya may finally be over. After six months of armed conflict …

Catholic Online > U.S. News

Hurricane Irene pummels Puerto Rico; could reach U.S. – Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane of the 2011 season, has pummeled Puerto Rico with 75 miles per hour winds …

Creative Minority Report

Biden: ‘I Fully Understand’ China’s One Child Policy – Vice President Joe Biden again mistakenly tells the truth. Biden, speaking in China yesterday, says he understands their need for forced sterilizations and forced

Kids Remember Nothing – Tonight my son asked me when we were eating dinner. It was 7:30 p.m. He’d honestly forgotten that I made dinner and he’d eaten it. So I reminded him what we’d eaten and

Qaddafi’s Days (Mins) Are Numbered. Now What? – Reports have abounded around the Internet Sunday night. By the time you read this, things may or not have significantly changed. But the situation, as it seems right now

Stop Looking at Obama’s Job Approval #’s – Liberal political pundits along with the media are scrambling for a silver lining to President Obama’s plummeting poll numbers. And here’s what they’ve come up with -the

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From Tots to Teens – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Parenting | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:

If You Knew What I Know … – Susie Lloyd: You wouldn’t feel sorry for me | You know how it is. Your kid wants to tell you all about something. You know it must have been great and you do want to

Tell Us About World Youth Day – Rebecca Teti: | My facebook feed over the weekend has been filled with great moments: The fervor and joy of more than a million young people gathered to stand for the

Vatican VBS – Lisa Hendey: A new VBS for Catholic families and parishes | With “back to school” season upon us, it may seem like a funny time to be talking about Vacation Bible

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Mediterranean-Style Low Carb Spaghetti Squash – Topped w/diced tomatoes, onion, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh basil

Kresta In The Afternoon

Arizona Catholics applaud end of abortions at seven Planned Parenthood clinics – EWTN News : Catholic backers of new Arizona abortion regulations are happy that Planned Parenthood of Arizona is no longer offering abortions at seven of its 10

Judge allows abortions on demand to continue in NC – Planned Parenthood in North Carolina will continue providing abortions on demand–for now. A state judge has blocked part of the state budget that would have restricted

Libya conflict: Fighting rages near Gaddafi compound – BBC News : Libyan rebels have tightened their grip on Tripoli, after they launched an overnight assault on the capital from several directions. Rebel commanders say they

Pope says good-bye to World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid

Today on Kresta – August 22, 2011 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Aug. 22 4:00 – Five common misconceptions about Islam among Catholics Muslims often claim that Islam is a misunderstood

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Abortion Business in Pensacola, Florida Shuts Down – An abortion business in Pensacola is the latest to close its doors and the closing follows a 40 Days for Life prayer campaign where local pro-life advocates prayed this

Biden to China: “Not Second-Guessing” One-Child Policy – Vice-President Joe Biden is in China to attempt to revive the financial image of the United States after a first-ever downgrade in its financial rating. In attempting to

Congressman Paul Ryan Won’t Seek GOP Presidential Nod – Congressman Paul Ryan, the pro-life Wisconsin lawmaker known for his in-depth knowledge of economic issues and focus on curbing debt and entitlements, has decided

Death TV: Assisted Suicide as a Means of Entertainment – In Europe and in parts of the United States, Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) has quickly become an accepted means to kill one’s self when facing a terminal disease.

Doctors Save Unborn Baby of Pregnant Teen Killed in Shooting – Doctors in Illinois were able to save the unborn child of a young woman who was tragically killed in a shooting on the south side of Chicago. The teen girl, 17-year-old

Judge: North Carolina Must Fund Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz – A federal judge has ruled that North Carolina must fund the Planned Parenthood abortion business while it moves forward with the lawsuit it filed against the state over

New Documentary Shows Pro-Life Struggles in the Philippines – As debate over the anti-life Reproductive Health (RH) Bill heats up in the Philippine legislature, a new documentary highlighting the fight for life in the Philippines

Obama Admin Wrong to Persecute Elderly Pro-Life Man – I’d like to introduce you to Richard Retta, a 79-year-old grandfather. He’s being prosecuted by President Obama’s Department of Justice (DOJ). Richard’s crime is that he

Pink Ribbons Not Cute When Komen Backs Planned Parenthood – Pink ribbons are cute.  They have become very trendy.  Everyone has caught on to them, too.  A couple of airlines wear pink during October…some yogurt companies have

Planned Parenthood Wisconsin Facing Tough Times After Cuts – The Wisconsin affiliate of the Planned Parenthood abortion business is facing tough economic times following a decision by state legislators to cut off $1 million in

Woman Possibly Dies From Botched Abortion, Medical Board Stalling – A woman profiled in 911 phone calls a pro-life group obtained from two abortion facilities in New Mexico has reportedly died — while the New Mexico state medical board

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A reason to celebrate: 80+ pro-life laws passed this year – by Chuck Colson August 22, 2011 (Breakpoint.org) – During the Clinton years, 56 percent of Americans described themselves as pro-choice, while only 33 percent of us

Animosity between ‘progressive’ U.S. nuns and Rome the Vatican’s fault: top Vatican official – by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, August 22, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A high-ranking Vatican prelate told Catholic News Service this week that the animosity

Biden: I won’t ‘second-guess’ China’s one-child policy – by Kathleen Gilbert CHENGDU, China, August 22, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In remarks before a Chinese audience Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden said he would not

Cain: Obama failure to uphold true marriage ‘an impeachable offense’ – by Jeremy Kryn Co-authored with John Jalsevac August 21, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – President Obama’s position on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is “an impeachable

Daily Kos writer: We could use ‘global superplague’ to stop overpopulation – by Jeremy Kryn August 21, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A prominent left-wing American political blog has come under fire after publishing one writer’s quip that the world

Fighting divorce could save government billions: divorce-reform advocates – by Jeremy Kryn August 18, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The government could save literally billions simply by taking modest steps to fight rampant divorce, according to

Major blow dealt to Catholic Charities in Illinois over homosexual adoption – by Peter Baklinski Springfield, Illinois, August 22, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – An Illinois judge has ruled that the state of Illinois may legally refuse to renew its

NDP Leader Jack Layton dead at 61 – by Thaddeus Baklinski TORONTO, August 22, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Federal NDP leader Jack Layton died at home this morning at age 61.  While Layton was one of the

New documentary about Philippines pro-life fight released this week – by Adam Cassandra August 22, 2011 (HLIworldwatch.org) – As debate over the anti-life Reproductive Health (RH) Bill heats up in the Philippine legislature, a new

The case against Rick Perry – pro-life and pro-family concerns – by Kathleen Gilbert Note: This article is Part III in a three-part series exploring all aspects of Rick Perry’s record on pro-life and pro-family issues. Read Parts I

This isn’t meddling — it’s murder – by Albert Mohler August 22, 2011 (AlbertMohler.com) – Euphemisms are the refuge of moral cowardice, and no euphemism is so cowardly or so deadly as “reduction” — a word

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Catholic Physicians Launch On-Line Petition to Stop Birth Control Mandate – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist St. Gianna Physician’s Guild launched an online petition drive today requesting that the Obama Administration and Secretary of

Chaput to WYD Pilgrims: Don’t Trust Liberal Media – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist During an address to youth in Madrid last week, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput warned that liberal news outlets such as CNN,

Chinese Drug Companies Grinding Up Dead Babies to Make “Stamina Pills” – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Disrespect for human life has reached a new low in China where pharmaceutical companies are allegedly grinding up the bodies of

Pakistani Catholic Woman Refuses to Renounce Christ After Horrific Ordeal – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A young Pakistani Catholic woman from Quetta, Pakistan is refusing to renounce Christ even after being forced to convert and

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Dominican Liturgy Conference in Hungary, August 2011 – As I had earlier mentioned I was in Budapest with the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of St. Margaret of Hungary from August 4-8, giving them a series of

Eastern Churches Review: On the Origins of the Iconostasis (Part 2 of 3) – We now present part 2 of 3 of the article by Julian Walter in Eastern Churches Review , 1971. See the first part . This article is reprinted with the kind permission by

Hail Holy Queen – Fr. Bradford pauses before the Marian altar after concluding stational prayers on the feast of the Assumption, Congregation of St. Athanasius , St. Lawrence, Chestnut

Sights and Sounds from Madrid – As you know, recently the Church celebrated another World Youth Day, this time in Madrid. An image from the Saturday evening vigil: Here are a few images from Sunday’s

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Mary, Queen of Heaven – August 22: Feast Day of Mary Queen of Heaven A while ago a man called in to say my argument for the Assumption of Mary including references from the Old Testament was

Today I Will Be the Guest on Catholic Answers Live – At 6:00 PM Eastern I will be answering questions from Non-Catholics on Catholic Answers Live. After the show I will post the questions I answered and the audio links to

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#454 – Riding Home – “Stories from the Heart” is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. Each show is around 14 minutes.

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Catholics in the Comboxes – Msgr. Charles Pope has noted it : Recently however, I am getting more comments that are just plain rude, mean or unnecessarily personal. I have had to press the delete

Learning The Artist’s Rule – I’m a sucker for wavy stripes; I find them restful. So when I saw the cover of Christine Valters Paintner’s The Artist’s Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic

Sentimentalism: a softer shade of tyranny – Disorientation; How to Go to College Without Losing Your Mind features essays on modern “Isms” (Hedonism, Americianism, Marxism, Modernism, Relativism, Cynicism) from

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1 Oct – Sioux Falls, SD: Marian Conference at the newly restored Cathedral – There is a Marian Conference planned for 1 October (8:30 am – 3:00 pm) in Sioux Falls, SD, at the newly and beautifully restored Cathedral. It is to be hosted by Bishop

Ante diem XII Kalendas SEPT (already) and one of the best puns I have ever heard – I meant to post this yesterday, but I get busy and forget.  While today is the anniversary of the death of Stilicho in 408, yesterday in Ancient History, otherwise known

Cathedral in Phoenix to have male only altar service (includes whimsical WDTPRS POLL) – I was alerted to this article from The Arizona Republic with a note from a reader saying: “The coverage is predictably bad, but the facts are good.” You may remember

How a perfectly good Saturday can be eaten up – This is one of the things I dealt with this weekend. Technorati Tags: tires

How about your good news? – Do you have good news for the readers? Feel free to share some interesting and edifying point from a Sunday sermon you heard. For my part, I have had guests over the

Immodest dress in church – Matt Abbott’s recent column at Renew America starts like this: ‘This post consists of excerpts from a letter I wrote to the pastor of a Catholic parish about a certain

Where you are! – Here is a snapshot of some of the places, and they could be approximations, of where some visitors to this blog are.  I cut out the “Unknown” and vaguer references to

WOC ISSUES AN “ACTION ALERT” – COPYCAT WDTPRS ISSUES AN “ACTION ALERT” TOO! – After reading this howler from the Conference for Women’s Ordination or COW … no… that’s not it… the Women’s Ordination Conference or WOC…. whatever… take note (below)

WYD and the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite – Via Eponymous Flower and Messa in Latino comes something from World Youth Day not covered by the mainstream Catholic media.  And one must ask why that is. My emphases:

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A rare breed: the World Youth Day pilgrim from communist China – Madrid, Spain, Aug 21, 2011 / 01:19 pm ( CNA ).- The final Mass of World Youth Day was a sea of national flags. In the million-strong crowd, however, it was hard to find

At closing Mass, Pope tells youth to follow Christ through his Church – Madrid, Spain, Aug 21, 2011 / 11:13 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict XVI told over a million young pilgrims to World Youth Day that the best way to a personal

Guadalupe rose visits Iowa parishes – Key West, Iowa, Aug 21, 2011 / 01:10 pm ( CNA ).- Three silver roses, carefully crafted in Mexico to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, are traveling through North America,

Pope announces next World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro – Madrid, Spain, Aug 21, 2011 / 11:59 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Rio de Janeiro in Brazil will host World Youth Day in 2013, Pope Benedict XVI told a million young pilgrims

Pope Benedict XVI defends the dignity of the disabled – Madrid, Spain, Aug 20, 2011 / 10:02 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict XVI visited a center for mentally and physically disabled young people as part of his World

St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine, commemorated August 27 – Denver, Colo., Aug 21, 2011 / 07:53 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- On August 27, one day before the feast of her son St. Augustine, the Catholic Church honors St. Monica, whose

Take the World Youth Day experience back home, says Pope Benedict – Madrid, Spain, Aug 21, 2011 / 04:31 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict XVI left Spain on the evening of August 21, after giving a challenge to the million-plus young

World Youth Day volunteers receive Pope’s gratitude – Madrid, Spain, Aug 21, 2011 / 02:58 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict XVI took time on August 21 to thank World Youth Day 2011 volunteers, saying they made pilgrims

Young pilgrims feel emboldened by dramatic vigil experience – Madrid, Spain, Aug 20, 2011 / 07:43 pm ( CNA ).- Young people at the Cuatro Vientos air base felt their passion for God and the Church renewed after experiencing an

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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux: Love Is Sufficient of Itself – “It is true that the creature loves less because she is less. But if she loves with her whole being, …

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Pope Benedict the Evangelizer Calls Youth to Vocation and Mission. Next WYD in Brazil – The days in Madrid were an opportunity for Benedict the Evangelizer to recruit new apostles for a new …

Pope pauses speech for heavenly blessing of rain – Pope Benedict XVI cut short a speech to pilgrims at World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain, as prayers for rain were …

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Papa, the Young Catholics, and Amanda Marcotte: Hope in Madrid – Those who wag their finger and look disdainfully at the Catholic Church and pile up their scathing criticism about …

Creative Minority Report

Pic Of The Week – Nuns from New York belonging to Sisters of Life, a female Roman Catholic religious order, fix a poster with the image of Jesus Christ after hanging it up on the wall in

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Day 5-6 recap WYD: Cuatro Vientos – Saturday at Cuatro Vientos was not for the faint of heart. It was a very hot day, about 100 degrees in the afternoon with no shade, and the heat was intensified in the

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MUST READ: Young person’s account of harassment and violence at WYD – Nolite mirari fratres si odit vos mundus. Wonder not, brethren, if the world hate you. 1 John 3:13 In Madrid during WYD the were no lack of twisted, benighted wing-nut

Storm Interrupts Papal Address at Vigil: “Your Strength Is Greater Than the Rain” – From ZENIT: Storm Interrupts Papal Address at Vigil Pope to Youth: “Your Strength Is Greater Than the Rain” By Inma Álvarez MADRID, Spain, AUG. 20, 2011 (Zenit.org).-

WDTPRS: 21st Ordinary Sunday: Satan’s smoke and the crack – Let’s have a look at the Collect for the Ordinary Form’s 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time. This same Collect is used for the Monday of the Fifth week of Easter and also in

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Archbishop Chaput tells youth: Intimacy with Christ not based solely on feelings – Madrid, Spain, Aug 18, 2011 / 12:56 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Archbishop-designate of Philadelphia Charles J. Chaput told thousands of young people gathered in Madrid for

Cardinal George issues ‘challenge of mission’ to young people – Madrid, Spain, Aug 18, 2011 / 02:54 am ( CNA ).- Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has challenged World Youth Day pilgrims to respond to the initiative that God has

Government restrictions and social hostilities hinder religion globally – Washington D.C., Aug 18, 2011 / 05:55 am ( CNA ).- More than 2.2 billion people live in countries where government restrictions on religion or social hostilities

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Oops! US gives $360 million to Taliban, other enemies. – A careful audit of combat support and reconstruction contracts reveals that at least $360 million in US tax …

Catholic Online > U.S. News

Obama disappoints Chicago protesters – In Chicago, Latino protestors rallied outside President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign headquarters …

CBCP News – Diocesan News

Pinoy delegates join fellow pilgrims at WYD opening Mass – ALCORCON City, August 18, 2011― Pinoy delegates are part of the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who witnessed the formal ceremony of the opening of the 26th World

Creative Minority Report

Disney And The Value of Children? – One the one hand, perhaps this is just a feel good Disney movie. On the other hand, perhaps this is just another example of how our culture views children as some sort

Married Priest Now Sleeping on Couch – The BBC is reporting that a married priest is saying that priests shouldn’t be married. Two things – 1) Is this really news? A priest agrees with the Church? Sadly,

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New Ways With Chicken – DariaSockey: Culinary Wednesday! | Yesterday I ran into the supermarket for Just two items. So I didn’t bother grabbing a cart. I never learn. As usual, I was staggering

Stay Classy – Christine Valentine-Owsik: 5 Rules for Business Rapport | Good business manner these days has really taken a hit – like the economy has. There’s never been a better time

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Chicago priest leading group with ties to Planned Parenthood – by Patrick B. Craine CHICAGO, Illinois, August 17, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – An influential Chicago priest is at the helm of a violence prevention group that included

Kansas abortion clinics try to stonewall new abortion regulation law – by LifeSiteNews.com KANSAS CITY, KS, August 17, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) — Last week the American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) won a

New Liturgical Movement

Lectures by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Divine Liturgy – Kallistos Ware will be no stranger to many of our readers. He is an Eastern Orthodox bishop, an Englishman who became a lecturer at Oxford teaching Eastern Orthodox

OSV Daily Take

103-year-old nun will leave convent for first time in 84 years to meet pope – She’s been behind the walls of her cloister for 84 years (save for a few hours during the Spanish Civil War when nuns had to flee to escape fighting), but now Sister

Archbishop Chaput’s reflection for WYD’s Night of Joy – By Archbishop Charles J. Chaput May God bless all of us here tonight, and this wonderful city of Madrid! I want to thank the Emmanuel Community for asking me to join you

Day 2 of WYD – The energy from opening Mass last night certainly carried over into today. Pilgrims cheered and sang as they walked the scorching streets of downtown Madrid. The main

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New Talk by Steve Ray for Conferences and Parish Missions – In July I gave a new talk at the main event at Franciscan University’s “Defending the Faith” conference in Steubenville Ohio. The talk was entitled “Swimming Upstream:

Top 5 Downloads from my Free Resources – My website keeps track of the number of documents downloaded from my Resources — which are free for anyone to download and use. Here are the Top Five over the last few

The Splendor of the Church

CBCP sec-gen puzzled by P-noy’s sudden RH prioritization, enjoins faithful to act – MANILA, August 18, 2011–After the president’s noted silence on the Reproductive Health (RH) bill during the July 25 State of the Nation Address (SONA), and the measure’s

MIRRIAM INVOKES U.S. LAWS IN SUPPORT OF RH BILL, THE SAME LAWS THAT SUPPORTED ABORTION by Zoe Vidal – Quo vadis?  Where are you going, Miriam? Miriam cites US jurisprudence to argue for the passage of the RH Bill, revealing that it is her intention to put us along the

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QUAERITUR: Are SSPX confirmation valid? – From a reader: I was confirmed by His Excellency Bishop Tissier de Mallerais. He belongs to the SSPX, and I was reading that my confirmation was valid but illicit.

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Archbishop Dolan says marriage redefinition in NY harms Catholic families – Madrid, Spain, Aug 17, 2011 / 03:20 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Archbishop Timothy Dolan predicts that the recent redefinition of marriage in New York will have a “big

Australians reflect on WYD impact and its meaning for Madrid – Madrid, Spain, Aug 16, 2011 / 08:18 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The Catholic Church in Spain will benefit greatly from this week’s World Youth Day – and in ways that can’t be

Catholic community mourns death of Connecticut Navy Seal – Stamford, Conn., Aug 17, 2011 / 06:12 am ( CNA ).- The Catholic community in Stamford, Connecticut is grieving the loss of 31 year-old Navy Seal Brian Bill, whose

English-speaking WYD pilgrims paying tribute to Blessed John Paul – Madrid, Spain, Aug 17, 2011 / 03:04 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Events planned for English-speaking young people at World Youth Day in Madrid will include tributes to Blessed

Increased cohabitation rates mean more instability for children – New York City, N.Y., Aug 17, 2011 / 01:31 am ( CNA ).- Family instability continues to grow in the U.S. despite falling divorce rates for families with children.

Iraqi seminarians and bishops request prayers from youth in Madrid – Madrid, Spain, Aug 17, 2011 / 01:49 pm ( CNA ).- Catholics in Iraq are maintaining a strong faith despite persecution in their country, Iraqi bishops and seminarians

Pope reflects on Mary’s example before heading to WYD – Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 17, 2011 / 12:21 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict used his Aug. 17 general audience to reflect on Mary’s example of prayer and

RealCatholicTV’s Voris had ‘no idea’ about internal problems – Denver, Colo., Aug 17, 2011 / 06:12 pm ( CNA ).- Michael Voris, the founder and host of RealCatholicTV, says he was completely unaware of recently discovered troubles

World Youth Day organizers praise police after security scare – Madrid, Spain, Aug 17, 2011 / 01:47 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The organizers of World Youth Day are praising the Spanish police after they arrested a Mexican chemistry

Catholic Online > Arts & Entertainment

Fashion company pays TV star NOT to wear their clothes – Product placement is a standard of most movies and TV shows. Companies will pay TV and film producers to show the …

Catholic Online > Home & Family

Archbishop Dolan: Is it Time for a Renewal of the External Markers of Our Faith? – Friday abstinence from meat … seriousness about Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation; fasting on the …

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Displaced Somalis find no assistance in Mogadishu – Stricken by the worst famine and drought Somalia has suffered in decades, more than 300,000 Somalis have poured …

Endgame in Libya? Rebels Claim Progress – Libyan rebels have made progress in isolating Tripoli from the rest of the country, a crucial step towards victory …

Honeymoon for British couple ends horrifically after shark attack – A dream honeymoon at a Seychelles beach resort off the Indian Ocean has ended horrifically as the groom was …

Many Mexicans feel disenfranchised by perceived failure of ‘drug war’ – Mexican President Felipe Calderón will be leaving office in 2012. The candidate who takes …

Restrictions lifted on investigation of Lebanese prime minister’s murder – Details concerning the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Radfiq al-Hariri, who was killed in a car …

WYD 2011: Cardinal Varela’s Homily ‘You are the Generation of Benedict XVI’ – You, you are the generation of Benedict XVI. It is not the same as that of John Paul II. Your …

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Flash mobs threatening law and order in the US and abroad – You’re tending your store when you begin to notice a large number of people, all kids, gathering in and …

Guest Commentary: Traipsing after the Pagans – Efforts to be faithful to one’s inherent morality are threatened by freethinking proponents of the …

The Harvest is Ripe and we are Called to Evangelize: Catholic Radio on the Air in Tennessee – We know this infant Catholic radio station is reaching non-Catholics in the parking lots of their own churches …

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A Bad Day for Fathers – Everyone once in a while we need some kind of sign or a benchmark to get our bearings, to know how far we’ve traveled on the road to lunacy. Just so you know, it’s

Arizona Court Rules Against Planned Parenthood – ( CNSNews.com ) – In a blow to Planned Parenthood, an Arizona appeals court has lifted an injuction that blocked abortion regulations from taking effect in the state.

Hey Rick Perry Just Told Me Obama’s Black – Rick Perry called the national debt a “black cloud” hanging over America. Insert liberal lunacy here. ABC and NBC among others all concluded that this was an allusion to

Obama’s Assault On Religious Freedom – The title of this post is not hyperbole. Every once in a while a court case comes along that could have profound ramifications for our liberty. Many times, everyone

Santorum on the Rape and Incest Exclusion – Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum highlights how wrongheaded our culture is pretty darn effectively.

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Two for One – Arwen Mosher: challenges/blessings | I like to nap with a baby. I lie on my side, snuggle the baby on my arm, and wake up well rested hours later. Twins complicate this.

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Asian Flavor Festival – Pork sausage stir fried w/bean sprouts, yellow onion, green onion, spices, soy sauce, and topped w/beni shoga (Japanese red pickled ginger)

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AP Criticized for Article Praising China’s One-Child Policy – The Associated Press is facing criticism from a pro-life Catholic writer who is upset that it published a recent article praising the one-child policy in China that has

Mother Rejects Doctor’s Abortion Advice, Healthy Baby Born – A mother who rejected a doctor’s advice to have an abortion when her water broke at 16 weeks into the pregnancy and eventually gave birth to a healthy baby wants

Rhode Island Pro-Lifers Prepared for Chafee Funding Abortions – The state pro-life group in Rhode Island is prepared for pro-abortion Gov. Lincoln Chafee to force state residents to pay for abortions via their tax dollars, and it is

Roe v. Wade Dehumanized the Unborn, Despite Scientific Evidence – On the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, our society still struggled to come to terms with what exactly is at stake in the abortion controversy. In its Roe decision, the

Study Shows Using Adult Stem Cells From Bone Marrow is Safe – A study by University of Minnesota Medical School researchers shows that mobilizing adult stem cells from bone marrow is safe for the adult stem cell donors. Many people

The Two-Minus-One Pregnancy: Abortion’s Slippery Slope – Ever heard of a “two-minus-one pregnancy?” Chances are you have not, unless you have read the recent article by that title in the New York Times Magazine. This

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Byzantine Simplicity – [The following post was reprinted with permission from the blog of architect Dino Marcantonio .] * * * The Byzantine style, like Gothic, Georgian, and Art Deco, is

First Solemn Mass of a New Priest – (More photos here ) The Reverend Father Jonathan M. Venner, ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD by His Excellency, the Most Revrerend Paul Joseph Swain

The Dominican Church of the Holy Trinity in Krakow – In the Calendar of the Extraordinary Form, today is the feast of Saint Hyacinth, (the Latinized form of the Polish name Jacek), the founder of the Order of Friars

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Grandma Nun and More Vocations – UPDATED – This time of year I generally put together a huge “Vocation Round-up” and give news of vows and clothings and entrances. Here we go. First, the Grandma Nun: When Sister

Hope and Grace; Reports from WYD -UPDATED – I really like the logo for this year’s World Youth Day gathering in Madrid: I also like a lot of the writing and reports I’m seeing from pilgrims. Patheos’ own Tim

Obama’s Buses Ordered Last Year. Why? – Glenn Reynolds and Ed Morrissey are writing about the completely out-of-touch optics coming forth from a White House, that — despite the president’s much vaunted, 3-day

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Canada leads the way at World Youth Day – Madrid, Spain, Aug 16, 2011 / 02:08 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Over 5,000 Canadian youngsters began World Youth Day this morning with a rally where they gathered to pray,

Cardinal Rylko welcomes youth at inaugural Mass – Madrid, Spain, Aug 16, 2011 / 06:21 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko welcomed the more than 500,000 young people who flooded the Plaza de Cibeles at the

Iraqi Christians worry after car bomb hits third Kirkuk church – Kirkuk, Iraq, Aug 16, 2011 / 06:23 am ( CNA ).- In less than two weeks, car bomb attacks have hit three churches in the northern Iraq city of Kirkuk. The city’s

Japan represented at World Youth Day, despite its few Catholics – Madrid, Spain, Aug 15, 2011 / 07:00 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- A large banner reading “Love from Japan,” carried by two Japanese pilgrims, has drawn the attention of many

September 11 flag arrives at World Youth Day – Madrid, Spain, Aug 16, 2011 / 02:55 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- A U.S. flag that has appeared at every World Youth Day over the past decade in remembrance of 9/11 victims has

Vatican official calls Catholic shrines an effective way to evangelize – Vatican City, Aug 16, 2011 / 02:25 am ( CNA ).- Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, prefect for the Congregation for Clergy, stated in a recent letter to all Catholic shrines

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Bolivian indigenous tribes to march against proposed highway – At least 500 indigenous activists in Bolivia have begun a 40-day, 375 kilometer protest march from Beni to La …

Cardinal Rylko Welcomes Youth at Inaugural Mass of World Youth Day – The cardinal reminded all those present that the motto for World Youth Day 2011 is “Planted and built up …

Conditions improving for women in Sub-Saharan Africa – Sub-Saharan Africa instantly conjures up images of poverty, famine and despair. Women, mostly in charge of …

Food for Somali famine relief being diverted elsewhere – Somalia, the African nation that has been plagued with the worst drought and famine it has ever known in decades. …

India: Fears of Radical Hindu Violence against Christians on August 23 – The Hindu fundamentalists plan to celebrate “Protecting the Faith” day to commemorate Swami …

Obama ‘has no doubt that Syria will be better off without’ Bashar – U.S. President Barack Obama working with his White House declared that they are united with other countries to …

‘Phone hacking’ was discussed at U.K. tabloid, reporter says – According to one former employee of the since closed News of the World U.K. tabloid newspaper, phone hacking was …

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Hundreds of protestors march in L.A. in protest of immigration law – The Secure Communities Program, that checks the legal status of immigrants was the reason for a lively, if …

Selective Reduction? Killing a Twin in the Womb and the Culture of Death – “We created this child in such an artificial manner – in a test tube, choosing an egg donor, having the …

Victory in the Struggle for School Choice in Indiana – As those first responsible for the education of their children, parents have the right to choose a school for them …

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Archdiocese of Freiburg Website Links to Abortionists – It seems the Archdioceses of Freiburg and Cologne both link to abortion clinics on their websites. The Eponymous Flower reports: The organization has a Nazi back ground.

Doc Wrongly Declares Unborn Baby Dead – This is a horrifying story with a happy ending. A British woman was told that she had suffered a miscarriage. The couple was told in June that their baby had died at

Ha! The Difference Between Men and Women – It’s hilarious because it’s true. Psychologist Psychologist Mark Gungor really nails it. HT Viral Footage

Ryan Considering a Run. What Say You? – For me, Paul Ryan may be a dream candidate. I’d be pretty excited if he got into the race. Thrilled, even. What say you guys? I know it’s a big jump from Congress to the

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Feast Of Mary’s Assumption Gives Us Hope For The Future, Pope Says – Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, saying that the celebration gives Christians hope of a future united with

Irish Bishop: 2-Parent Family Best For Children’s Self-Worth – Children of divorced parents, despite the heroic efforts of single mothers, risk being “denied a sense of self-esteem and self-worth,” Bishop Christopher Jones of Elphin

Learn To Trust And Call Upon Jesus, Pope Counsels – Christians shouldn’t be afraid to call upon the name of Jesus Christ for help at all stages of their lives, Pope Benedict XVI said in his Sunday Angelus address on Aug.

Persecuted Christians Are Focus Of Wyd Exhibit – A World Youth Day exhibit will highlight the modern-day persecution of Christians with calls to prayer and personal testimony from those who have suffered for their

UK Catholic Nurses Win Right Not To Assist Abortions – A London hospital recognized two Catholic nurses’ right not to work in an abortion clinic after their lawyer argued that the pro-life position is a philosophical belief

UK: Pharmacists Face Attack On Conscience Rights – New guidelines issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council may mark the beginning of the end of respect for the conscience rights of pharmacists in Great Britain.

World Youth Day Priests Authorized To Absolve Sin Of Abortion – The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, has authorized priests who will be hearing confessions during World Youth Day to grant absolution to those

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Lessons of the Assumption – Sarah Reinhard: An obligation becomes a study in life | [Editor’s Note: In honor of Mary’s feast day, we’re re-running this column from Sarah Reinhard - -one of Mary’s

Top Catholic Colleges? - Lisa Hendey: What would you add to the list? | Catholic News Service had an interesting article yesterday extrapolating some data from the recent Forbes’ Top 100 List of

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ACLU Sues to Make Kansas Fund Abortions in Obamacare - The ACLU has filed a lawsuit seeking to make Kansas residents fund abortions under the Obamacare law that has the government running a nationwide health insurance plan

Back to School Means Back to Work for Planned Parenthood - I am sending you this critical pro-life update because you need to know about Planned Parenthood’s deadly agenda for students in the fall. The nation’s premier anti-life

Battle to Recognize Abortion-Breast Cancer Link Continues - The battle over getting scientists and the media to recognize the link between induced abortion and breast cancer continues, as pro-life advocates responded to a

Billboard: African-Americans Leaders Betrayed Blacks on Abortion - Another new campaign produced by black pro-life advocates says African-American political leaders have betrayed the black community with their support for abortion,

Catholic Bishop: Boot Pro-Abortion Politicians From Church - A Catholic bishop in North Dakota recently gave an interview in which he gave some of the strongest comments yet from a Catholic Church leader on the thorny questions of

Direct Conversion Making Nerve From Skin, Without Stem Cells - A passel of scientific papers have recently reported the direct conversion of skin cells to nerve cells, without going through an intervening stem cell step. No fewer

Judge: Abortionist Must Pay $36M to Botched Abortion Survivor - A Florida judge has dismissed a request by a Florida abortion practitioner looking to get out of paying a the survivor of a failed abortion $36 million in damages for

National Right to Life Highlights Perry’s Pro-Life Views - The National Right to Life Committee has revised its main publication about the Republican presidential candidates that it is using to educate pro-life voters on where

New York Times Abortion Story Shows How IVF Not About Children - The New York Times published a story last weekend about the practice of what is euphemistically known as ‘reducing’ a pregnancy. It’s the barbaric practice of killing

Planned Parenthood Vote to Unionize With SEIU Not Surprising - Workers at Planned Parenthood in Oregon have voted to unionize with the Service Employees International Union. while the vote was particularly close, the decision to

Post-Straw Poll Survey Has Perry Leading Romney, Bachmann - A new national poll of Republican voters gives pro-life Texas Gov. Rick Perry a big lead over his GOP presidential competitors despite Michele Bachmann’s victory in the

Pro-Life Group Wins Bid to Keep Membership List Private - Oklahomans For Life has won a legal battle against a pro-abortion group seeking to have it turn over its private membership roles — in what could have been a dangerous

Living His Life Abundantly

New Documentary Aims at Countering Church’s Image Problem - By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A powerful new series that will explore the rich beauty of Catholicism is set to air on over 80 public television stations in

Poor Economy Sparks New Call for Reform of Divorce Laws - By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The country’s teetering economy points to the need for reform on many levels, including the breakdown of the family, experts

Prominent Academics to Attend Pro-Pedophilia Conference this Week - By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Experts from Harvard and Johns Hopkins University will be among the panelists participating in a conference this week that aims

National Catholic Register Blog

Redefining Marriage, Part 8: The (Semi-)Relevance of Marriage - By Steven D. Greydanus | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8  In Part 7 I argued that in our society marriage has become an institution

New Liturgical Movement

Byzantine Liturgical Chant: The Beatitudes - In Thy Kingdom remember us O Lord, when thou comest into the Kingdom. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn,

Form following function - A renewed emphasis on the sacrificial nature of the Eucharist could, among other things, facilitate a general return in the Latin Church to ad orientem worship. (After

How Do We Revive the Gothic Tradition Without Creating Pastiche? - When I was given the courage to follow my dream of being an artist (by some inspired vocational guidance 20 years ago ) I wanted to paint like the Italian gothic artist

Steve Ray

Why the Riots in London? - Since Janet and I were in England during the riots, the whole situation was a bit more poignant for us than if we had been far removed. Headlines and editorials were

Stories From the Heart

#584 – The Two Who Said “Thank You” - "Stories from the Heart" is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. Each show is around 14 minutes.

The Anchoress

American Zombies? - Over at First Things Ethan Cordray writes: But what if this [Zombie] fascination is about more than just gross-out gore and action thrills? What if it represents a

Moments “After America” – On Sunday I’d mentioned that I was reading Mark Steyn’s After America . Finding the book less “LOL funny” than Steyn’s previous book, America Alone , I was nevertheless

Unforgettable Improv – Some surprising entries, here. Enjoy. The drill Sargent probably requires a warning or something. Click here to view the embedded video.

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The CCP Jesus Christ exhibit: It ain’t art by National Artist F. Sionil Jose – The CCP Jesus Christ exhibit: It ain’t art HINDSIGHT By F Sionil Jose (The Philippine Star) Updated August 15, 2011 12:00 AM The artist who set up that controversial

What Does The Prayer Really Say?

A priest friend… EXPERIMENTING with Mass … oh… oh… oh….! – From Fr. Martin Fox of Bonfire of the Vanities: My Experimental ‘Spirit of Vatican II’ Liturgy Tonight, I did an experiment with the liturgy, in the (true) spirit of

Brick by brick… it is happening – Over at the excellent Chant Cafe, I found this from a priest contributor, Fr. Christopher Smith.  My emphases and comments. I was recently at a Cathedral down South on a

Card. Canizares (Prefect CDW) on Vatican II and SSPX – From CNA with my emphases and comments: Cardinal Canizares: Vatican II was not a break in Church’s tradition Lima, Peru, Aug 15, 2011 / 05:55 pm (CNA).- The prefect of

How to treat sinners – A quote via Good Jesuit Bad Jesuit from St. Ignatius of Loyola which reminds me of how imperfect I am in charity. “Treat sinners as a good mother treats her child when

Mabel the Running Robot – This has a sort of Battlestar Galactica like feeling to it. Meet Mabel. Technorati Tags: Battlestar Galactica, Darpa, Mabel, Michigan

Remember: Father isn’t talking to you. – I was once accosted in St. Peter’s Basilica after my daily Mass by an angry modernist visiting American pants-suit, hair-do and lapel-pin sister … I guess angry was

Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Canizares: Vatican II was not a break in Church’s tradition – Lima, Peru, Aug 15, 2011 / 05:55 pm ( CNA ).- The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares,

Feast of Mary’s Assumption gives us hope for the future, Pope says – Vatican City, Aug 15, 2011 / 02:24 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, saying that the

Latino leaders’ summit seeks national renewal of faith – Denver, Colo., Aug 15, 2011 / 04:40 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) held its 2011 national summit in Denver from August 12 to

Over 130,000 youth enjoy Days in the Diocese across Spain – Madrid, Spain, Aug 15, 2011 / 10:14 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Madrid is hosting World Youth Day but all of Spain is joining in the celebration. More than 130,000 young

Rio de Janeiro to host World Youth Day 2013 – Rome, Italy, Aug 15, 2011 / 02:03 pm ( CNA/Europa Press ).- The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro will host the next international celebration of World Youth Day, which

Catholic Online > Arts & Entertainment

Those Darn Dirty Apes Again – “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is holding its own against all contenders, staying in the No. 1 …

Catholic Online > Home & Family

Congregation for the Clergy: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Like Mary, we must make space every day for the Lord in our lives, starting with ones prayer and giving time to …

The Assumption: The Virgin Mary goes before us in the Order of Grace – Let us this day renew our love for the Virgin Mary, who proceeds us in the order of grace, and who has travelled …

The Happy Priest: The Assumption of Mary and True Devotion – Sometimes people get confused when they do not understand the difference between the assumption of Mary and the …

Catholic Online > International News

iGPII World Youth Day App Contains a Wealth of Resources – News, schedules, event information, photos, videos and a GPS map are only a small part of the offerings in iGPII, …

Long and bloody road ahead in Iraq for U.S. – Scores are dead and hundreds injured after twenty bombings and shootings occurred across Iraq on Monday. At …

More than 130,000 young people are already in Spain for Days at the Dioceses – Before the World Youth Day 2011 program begins on August 16, more than 130,000 young people from 137 countries of …

More Violence During Ramadan: Militant Muslims Bomb Orthodox Church in Iraq – A bomb exploded on Sunday evening at the St Ephraim Syrian Orthodox Church.No-one was killed or injured …

Syrian ‘crackdown’ simply Murder – Civilians involved in Syria’s pro-democracy movement are spending their third day under intense …

Catholic Online > Politics

Obama’s Ratings Collapse – In a poll that should surprise none, President Obama’s approval ratings have sunk to a new low, dropping …

Creative Minority Report

8 New Horrifying Abortuary 911 Calls – Operation Rescue obtained eight new 911 recordings through FOI that reveal what they’re calling “a scandalous pattern of botched abortions” at two Albuquerque abortion

Let’s Unionize Planned Parenthood!!! – Conservatives for years have dreamed of defunding the biggest abortion provider in the country. Lila Rose and the Live Action gang has done several videos showing them

The Horrible Meanings Behind Nursery Rhymes – My wife went out to a shower today. I’m still not even sure if it was a baby shower or a wedding shower. I don’t really ask a lot of questions. All I know is she got

WWII Plan: Let’s Turn Hitler Into a Woman! – OK. This has got to be the stupidest plan ever considered. But you wanna’ talk about thinking outside the box, this is it. It seems the British hatched an awesomely

EWTN News

Cardinal Egan, priests recall 9/11 – Cardinal Edward Egan, who served as Archbishop of New York from 2000 to 2009, has joined with several priests, rescuers, and others in offering reflections on the tenth

Caritas: Millions at risk in Kenya – Caritas Internationalis, the confederation of Catholic relief and development agencies, has launched a $5.6-million appeal on behalf of drought-stricken Kenya. “Over 3.6

Monastic Reformer St. Bernard Of Clairvaux Remembered August 20 – On August 20 the Catholic Church will honor St. Bernard of Clairvaux, the twelfth-century monk who helped to build up the Cistercian order – some of whom are known today

Pope Offers Special Indulgence To World Youth Day Pilgrims – Pope Benedict XVI has declared that pilgrims to World Youth Day in Madrid will be able to obtain a special indulgence while attending the event. “We are very happy

Pope’s Plan For World Youth Day: A Message Of Confidence – During his visit to Madrid for World Youth Day next week, Pope Benedict XVI will bring an extremely positive and challenging message for all young people in the world,”

Scotland’s Newest Bishop: Orthodox, Cultured And Kind – On August 15, the Feast of the Assumption, Abbot Hugh Gilbert will become the new bishop of Aberdeen in north-east Scotland. He is the latest in a string of episcopal

Teen Who Was Raped Will Not Undergo Abortion – The mother of a 14-year-old girl from the Argentinean city of Posadas has decided to withdraw her request for an abortion for her daughter. The mother said she decided

U.S. Catholic Bishops Mark 9/11 Anniversary With Stories Of Heroes – The U.S. bishops’ conference launched a website Aug. 12 to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks with a series of stories on heroic men and women who

Wyd Madrid Responds To ‘Deep Crisis’ Of Postmodern World – World Youth Day in Madrid will help many young people find “a foundation on which to build their lives” in a time of crisis, says one of the key Vatican organizers of

Faith and Family Live!

Don’t Know Much About The Assumption – Rebecca Teti: | Happy feast day, everyone! Here’s an amusing video review of what we’re celebrating.

Faith-Filled Realism for Moms – DariaSockey: Catholic Family Boot Camp | The approach of a new school year, with its many changes after a long lazy summer, is often a good time to reassess and update

Feast of the Assumption – Danielle Bean: | Father in heaven, all creation rightly gives you praise, for all life and all holiness come from you. In the plan of your wisdom she who bore the Christ

Moms & Dads Weigh In Here – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Parenting | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:

Spend a Moment with Mary – Lisa Hendey: New website helps you take a prayer break | In my email this morning was a special gift for the occasion of the Assumption of Mary. In big letters, the

Stay Classy – Christine Valentine-Owsik: 5 Rules for Business Rapport | Good business manner these days has really taken a hit – like the economy has. There’s never been a better time

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VIDEO: Low Carb Cabbage Roll Recipe! – Courtesty of Kent Altena. I made mine with cheese shreds instead of graded cauliflower as a meat extender. Thanks, Kent! I’ve been meaning to make cabbage rolls for a

LifeNews.com

Bachmann and Perry Will Headline Pro-Life Gala in November – Two of the pro-life Republican presidential candidates will head up a gala sponsored by Americans United for Life this November to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the

Coin Toss Abortions – When Twins Are Reduced to One – The August 10, 2011 edition of New York Times Magazine featured a column titled, The Two Minus One Pregnancy. I read the article with clenched teeth, an extraordinary

Connecticut Pours Millions Into Embryonic Stem Cell Research – You may have missed it, given that such occurrences have sadly become all too common, but another state has wasted good taxpayer dollars, pouring more money on unethical

International ProLife Youth Conference Heads to Los Angeles – The first-ever International ProLife Youth Conference is heading to Los Angeles, California this November as pro-life group from around the world are making plans to

Iowa Straw Poll Results Show Pro-Life Message Still Matters – The results of last weekend’s Iowa Straw Poll are encouraging news for leaders of two pro-life organizations who say they show the pro-life message still retains

More 911 Calls Show Women Victimized by Botched Abortions – A pro-life group has obtained more copies of 911 calls made by two abortion businesses in Albuquerque, New Mexico concerning eight more women who have been victimized by

Pro-Life Catholic View: Use Technology Without Destroying Life – We continue our study today of a little-known and little-studied 1974 document from the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith entitled: Declaration on

Pro-Life Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Open to Vice-President – After voters choose a Republican candidate to become the next GOP nominee to face pro-abortion President Barack Obama, the nominee will need a running mate and pro-life

Rick Perry Admits Mistake on Gardasil-HPV Vaccine Decision – On his first day on the campaign trail, Texas Gov. Rick Perry admitted he made a mistake on the sole issue pro-life advocates bring up as the lone black mark in an

Santorum Gets Boost After 4th Place Finish in Iowa Straw Poll – Rick Santorum was not expected to coming in 4th place in the Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday — ahead of better-known and better-funded candidates. And with the Republican

Study Confirms Abortion Not Needed to Halt Maternal Mortality – A study released last week by Human Rights Watch, entitled “Stop Making Excuses: Accountability for Maternal Health Care in South Africa,” highlights nearly the same

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The Culture of Death grows desperate: war declared on crisis pregnancy centers – by Albert Mohler August 15, 2011 (AlbertMohler.com) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s declaration of war upon the unborn in its infamous 1973 decision, Roe v. Wade, caught most

Living His Life Abundantly

British PM Vows to Stop the “Moral Collapse” of His Country – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist British Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to get to work immediately on the creation of new policies that will reverse

ObamaCare Comes One Step Closer to U.S. Supreme Court – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Friday’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to strike down the core provision in President Obama’s

Pope: Pray for World Youth Day! – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist As millions of young people from around the world converge on Madrid this week for what is expected to be the largest World

National Catholic Register Blog

Teach Your Kids This And Help Save The World – By Matthew Warner | Kids are not getting taught a very important lesson in life. At least not many of the kids here in the United States. Their school teachers, youth

New Liturgical Movement

Canadian Media Report on Gregorian Institute Colloquium – Sadly I cannot embed this video, however, if you go to this link you will be able to view a news report on Canadian CBC television on the Gregorian Institute colloquium

Of Sacrifice and the Sacrament: A Historical and Contemporary Challenge for the (New) Liturgical Movement – “The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field. But while men were asleep, his enemy came and oversowed cockle among the wheat, and went

On the Assumption of the Virgin Mary – (From a treatise written under the name of Saint Jerome, on the Assumption of the Virgin Mary:) (From chapter 8) “Today is the festivity upon which the Virgin Mary, in

OSV Daily Take

Never forget. – Thank you to all the Facebook friends who have posted this video in honor of Maximilian Kolbe, whose feast was celebrated yesterday. It is a powerful, powerful reminder

Steve Ray

Three latest Runs in Great Britain – Check out my 3-Hour Run Around London – lots of video and pictures! HERE Check out my running trip in Cardiff Wales with lots of people and animals. See it HERE Check

What Council of Church “leaders” Collected the NT Books? – I was just going through the Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps & Time Lines . I find the book very helpful in many respects but was struck by the deceptive “factual”

Stories From the Heart

#583 – The Mystery of the Hidden Convent – “Stories from the Heart” is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. Each show is around 14 minutes.

The Anchoress

Assumption of Our Lady – As ever Pat Gohn has A Word in Season : Through Mary we see our own true destiny played out through her Assumption whereby she was assumed (or taken up) into heaven at

The Splendor of the Church

AN INSPIRING MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL SUICO – The Dome of St. Peter Basilica, interior     Hello po fr. ABE! Sumainyo ang Panginoon! Ako po si Michael Suico,20yrs old at isa po akong katoliko. Nagpapasalamat po ako

What Does The Prayer Really Say?

A summer reminder – Summer time and early autumn may not involve a great liturgical cycle such as Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter, during which we may be reminded to prepare for a great feast

Coins from the 1st Punic War discovered – For your Just Too Cool file, this from History blog. Divers doing an inventory of underwater archaeological sites off the coast of Pantelleria, an island in the

Comfort food – I was so shaken by my account of Higgnet and Evil Professor, that I had to seek comfort food. No Mac n Cheese for me, nosirree! Shanghai Juicy Buns! Grrrrrr…. platitude

Do you have some good news? – Have any good news for the readers? You could even include some good, useful point from the sermon you heard for Sunday or for today, the Feast of the  Assumption. For

I hate this book more than any other book ever published. – While visiting a priest friend, the mighty Fr. George Welzbacher of St. Paul, one of the 5 smartest men I know and owner of nearly every book ever written, I took my

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a… giant balloon rosary! – Did you all by now see the giant pro-Life balloon rosary that floated over Chicago? No? Click. Technorati Tags: Chicago, pro-life

Music and the Assumption – You might want to surf over to News.va today to listen to an mp3 by Msgr. Philip Whitmore who speaks about Palestrina, John Tavener, and about the doctrine of the

Practice makes perfect – This can be applied in some ways to the spiritual life. The acquisition of virtues is a long, arduous process.  But once one has the habits which are virtues, they can

QUAERITUR: older men and priesthood – From a reader: Father, I was in the seminary 14 years ago and completed first theology. I so badly want to return to the priesthood. I wrote my bishop and vocation

QUAERITUR: Sunday rest from servile work for the children – From a reader: My question is, I think, pretty straightforward. One of the precepts of the Church is that we attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, and rest from servile

Catholic News Agency

Groundbreaking series on Catholicism to air on PBS this fall – Denver, Colo., Aug 14, 2011 / 06:02 pm ( CNA ).- A high-definition series exploring the beauty and richness of Catholicism is set to air on over 80 public television

Learn to trust and call upon Jesus, Pope asks – Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 14, 2011 / 02:14 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Christians shouldn’t be afraid to call upon the name of Jesus Christ for help at all stages of their

Monastic reformer St. Bernard of Clairvaux remembered August 20 – Denver, Colo., Aug 14, 2011 / 07:01 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- On August 20 the Catholic Church will honor St. Bernard of Clairvaux, the twelfth-century monk who helped to

Spirit moved layman’s push for sacred vows – San Francisco, Calif., Aug 14, 2011 / 01:18 pm ( CNA ).- St. Thomas More Parish in San Francisco is hosting a wedding for as many as 20 couples — one parish’s response

Catholic Online > Home & Family

The Happy Priest: On This Rock I Will Build My Church – Unity in the Catholic Church is damaged when Catholics, be they clergy or lay people, deviate from the deposit of …

Catholic Online > Politics

Bachmann Wins, Perry’s In, Santorum and Cain Show they are Contenders – The Iowa Straw Poll captures the attention of a Nation which is just finishing its summer vacation and is only now …

Creative Minority Report

Santorum Ad Highlights 7 Kids and Minivan – This is a pretty clever ad from Santorum in that it’s amusing but also gets the point across that this guy is the real deal on family values.

JIMMY AKIN.ORG

Mystery Food Identified: Bacon w/Creamy Tomato Sauce on Low Carb Cabbage Rolls (now if I could find Stan and Yosh Shmenge!) – Video recipe Monday!

Ooo! What’s this??? (Answer Sunday!)

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Full Text of Governor Rick Perry Announcement Speech – The following is the full text of the speech pro-life Texas Gov. Rick Perry gave at the Saturday night Red State gathering of conservative activists, where he made his

Pro-Life Gov. Tim Pawlenty Leaves Republican Presidential Race – Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has become the first casualty of the Republican primary election campaign — deciding to drop out after a third place finish in the

Rick Perry Becomes Latest Pro-Life Republican 2012 Hopeful – On Saturday night, Texas Gov. Rick Perry became the latest Republican hopeful seeking to secure the GOP nomination to take on pro-abortion President Barack Obama. Perry

The Anchoress

Rainy Sunday Read – Yes, it’s quiet over here. It’s quiet so’s I can listen to the rain pattering on my roof, while I plow my way through Mark Steyn’s latest : As a rule I have stopped

The Splendor of the Church

CONTINUATION NG PAGSAWATA KAY RENANTE NATE by Franz Luigi Lugena – [Note: Ang diskusyon pong eto ay orihinal na makikita sa link na eto: http://www.facebook.com/umagangkayganda2/posts/259106150769234] Renante Nate: All of you must

Pagsawata kay Nate 3 – [Tunghayan po natin kung pano naipit si Nate sa diskusyon. Puro iwas na lang ang ginawa. Link: http://www.facebook.com/umagangkayganda2/posts/260197610660088] Renante

SAGOT SA MGA KATANUNGAN HINGGIL SA PAGLUHOD AT PAGHIPO SA MGA SAGRADONG LARAWAN SA ALTAR NG PANGINOON – The Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus     mdizon-cool said… questions : para mas maliwanag 1. yun bang kaban ng tipan niluhuran? Yes or no? 2. Yun bang kaban ng tipan

What Does The Prayer Really Say?

A Catholic bishop on catholic pro-abortion, pro-same-sex-marriage politicians – With a biretta tip to Sancte Pater we turn to Life Site News for interesting remarks from H.E. Most Rev. Samuel Aquila (he places the emphases on the second syllable, by

PRP: 4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption – From me Patristic Rosary Project of a few year ago: 4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption We do not know without a shadow of a doubt whether Mary died and was assumed

QUAERITUR: Communion more than once a day, once again – From a readerette: Is it a Mortal Sin to receive Holy Communion more than once a day. I would like to know this b/c I would love to receive communion twice in one day.

St. Maximillian Kolbe, pray for Catholic Media – St. Maximilian Koble, priest and martyr, has a special relevance for Catholic media.  I hope all of you will think to say a prayer to him for the conversion of those

The Time Machine: Call To Action and WOC in perpective – A priest friend sent me a note about big puppets.  He found yet another connection between the big puppet thing and the Call To Action and ordination of wywmynysszzzz

Catholic News Agency

Canadian bishops launch website on new Roman Missal translation – Ottawa, Canada, Aug 13, 2011 / 04:55 pm ( CNA ).- The Canadian bishops’ conference announced the launch of a new website aimed at educating the country’s faithful on

Catholics find joy in God’s word at international Bible study conference – Charlotte, N.C., Aug 13, 2011 / 01:25 pm ( CNA ).- There is a common misperception that Catholics don’t read the Bible. Tell that to the more than 200 people from around

Dangers lurk in fantasy author’s dream of ‘rational’ euthanasia – Denver, Colo., Aug 13, 2011 / 07:19 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Catholic novelist Michael D. O’Brien is criticizing the “false compassion” of British fantasy author Terry

WYD Madrid responds to ‘deep crisis’ of postmodern world – Madrid, Spain, Aug 13, 2011 / 12:50 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- World Youth Day in Madrid will help many young people find “a foundation on which to build their lives” in a

Catholic Online > U.S. News

Self-Control or Birth Control: Contraception is the Wrong Mandate – Contraception is not the antidote to abortion because fertility is not the problem.  The problem is …

Creative Minority Report

This Is Your Team – As I think Barack Obama is destroying this country more effectively than Godzilla took out Tokyo I sat down to watch the debate the other night. As they came out I saw

Faith and Family Live!

How’s the Laundry Looking? – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Homemaking | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:

What’s In Your Freezer? – DariaSockey: Culinary Wednesday … for Friday | I’ve had emails from some of you reminding me that Culinary Wednesday didn’t appear last week, and in a nice way adding,

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PODCAST EPISODE 008 Hands at Mass; Mass Problems; Eternal Life; Talking to Animals; Does God Have to Be Good?; Chalices as Wedding Gifts – Click Play to listen . . . or you can . . . CLICK HERE! . . . or subscribe another way (one of many ways!) at jimmyakinpodcast.com SHOW NOTES: JIMMY AKIN PODCAST EPISODE

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Big Day Begins! – UPDATE: Just finished – almost 6 hours of talking followed by Q & A. Exhausted but exhilarated. Great, enthusiastic crowd. ********************************** My big day

You Think Gas is Expensive in the US? – Gas is $10 a gallon on England! It cost me $150 to fill the tank that was only 3/4 empty! Welcome to socialism. America, wake up!

The Splendor of the Church

HEBREW 1.8 AT ANG PAGKA-DIOS NG PANGINOONG JESUCRISTO Part 2 – The Lord Jesus sitting on His Throne as Lord and King of the Universe CONTINUATION OF PART 1:

MASAMA BANG BALUTIN ANG GINTO ANG MGA SAGRADONG LARAWAN PARA SA TEMPLO, SANCTUARY AT ALTAR NG DIOS? – The Ark of the Covenant   Anonymous said… Fr. abe pwd po magtnong fr. santo collector po kasi ako may nakapagsbi po sa akin na imbis na magipon ako para sa mga imahen

What Does The Prayer Really Say?

A couple news notes about expected and unexpected consequences – Occasionally I see news stories which leave me momentarily puzzled… but then I come to my senses again. For example…  this one in Harrisburg, PA. DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A

Are there big changes coming for the Church in Ireland? – From the Irish Examiner comes something that makes sense. Vatican has ‘dramatic’ plans for Irish Church By Jennifer Hough Saturday, August 13, 2011 THE Vatican is

Thanks to readers – Thanks are in order. After my post about an anticipted attack piece in NCR, many people sent kind notes and assurances of prayers.  Many people sent donations, too.

UOMs UNITE! – His Hermeneuticalness Fr. Tim Finigan has a good explanation of the Seal of Confession over at his excellent blog.  I’ll just drive you over there with this link: CLICK

WDTPRS 20th Ordinary Sunday: In redeeming us, God did not undo us. – Today’s prayer is at least as old as the Gelasian Sacramentary.  It was in the 1962MR for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.  The newer version in the Novus Ordo adds a

WDTPRS 9th Sunday after Pentecost: Absolutely distant, absolutely near. – This week’s Collect, which historically was in the 8th century Liber sacramentorum Gellonensis, was also the prayer over the people, Super populum, in the 1962MR for