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The Rosary

"To rediscover the Rosary means to immerse oneself in contemplation of the mystery of Christ who 'is our peace.' Pope John Paul II For Reflection: In numerous apparitions, Mary has encouraged the Catholic faithful to pray the Rosary for peace in the world. How can I cooperate with her message by contemplating the mystery of Christ so that I might have inner peace? What effect could this have in my family, workplace, parish, and world at large?

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CA Bishops Decry "Serious Erosion of Parental Rights" in Signing of New Law

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles says the signing of AB499, a bill which will allow children as young as 12 years-old to receive vaccinations and other medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases without the knowledge of their parents, represents a "serious erosion of parental rights in California."

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Grace Abounding

This month is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. A poignant title of Our Lady replete with meaning. As you will discover on our home page (click this title of Our Lady on our slideshow), it is rooted in another title of the Blessed Mother -- Our Lady of Victory. This is a deeply inspiring title and reminds me of yet another title of Mary -- Our Lady of Grace (Feast Day, May 31). Her words to Saint Catherine Laboure, full of promise, echo in my heart. They are words for us to ponder anew in this our day and time.

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The Rosary

"For myself, I know of no better way of establishing the kingdom of God, Eternal Wisdom, than to unite vocal and mental prayer by saying the holy Rosary and meditating on its fifteen mysteries." St. Louis De Montfort For Reflection: Why is the Rosary such a useful prayer in establishing the kingdom of God within the soul? How have I seen this to be so in my own life? What can I do to make progress in my daily meditation of the mysteries?

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Researchers Call Global Birth Dearth a "Turning Point " for Human Race

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

A new report linking the strength of families to the economy has found that the rapidly declining birthrates around the world is ushering in an era of cultural and economic stagnation  due to rapidly aging and declining populations.

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Study: Life with Down Syndrome Happier Than We Think

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

At a time where pre-natal testing is eliminating more than 90 percent of unborn babies diagnosed with Down syndrome, a new study from Children's Hospital in Boston finds that an overwhelming percentage of families say their lives are better because of the presence of a child with Down syndrome.

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