February 7
"Charity is the sweet and holy bond which links the soul with its Creator: it binds God with man and man with God."
--Saint Catherine of Siena
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Father-Daughter Dances No Longer PC?
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSA Staten-Island grade school has become the laughing stock of the country after it cancelled its annual father-daughter dance because it is not inclusive enough of transgenders and those who are gender nonconforming.
#SuperBowlintheConvent Takes Twitter by Storm!
What happens when a group of sisters decide to create a hashtag so they can tweet their responses to the Super Bowl? One of the most hilarious set of tweets you’ll read all year!
Why Late-Term Abortion Support is Becoming Political Suicide
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSLeaders of the pro-abortion movement are furious at New York Times opinion columnist David Brooks who wrote a hard-hitting memo warning the Democratic party that support for late-term abortion and even Roe v. Wade is doing nothing more than stocking state legislatures with pro-life Republicans and keeping the party out of sync with most Americans.
Tenderness and Sweetness
February 6
"Our Lord loves you and loves you tenderly; and if He does not let you feel the sweetness of His love, it is to make you more humble and abject in your own eyes."
--St. Pio of Pietrelcino
Using Incense During Prayer
MP writes: “I have a question concerning the way I pray and honor God and even the saints and angels. I have a collection of incense of many scents at home, and although I know the Church uses incense, it's Japanese incense, normally used for pagan practices . . ."
Authentic Demands
February 5
“Jesus does not say ‘no’ to the authentic demands of the heart, but only a clear, loud ‘yes’ to life, to love, to freedom, to peace and to hope. With Him no goal is impossible and even a small act of generosity grows and can lead to change.”
-St. John Paul the Great
National Marriage Week Begins Feb. 7
February 7-14 marks the annual celebration of National Marriage Week USA which the U.S. Bishops say is a time to "focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family.
Christ Rules at Super Bowl LII
Millions of fans around the world got a first-hand glimpse of more than just the tremendous talent of the Philadelphia Eagles at last night’s Super Bowl LII, they also saw a team full of players who aren’t in the least bit shy about declaring Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Better and Happier
February 4
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."
-St. Teresa of Calcutta
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