By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new poll has found that a substantial majority of American adults, including some who describe themselves as "pro choice" think abortion should be illegal in all or most circumstances.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A Salt Lake City woman is facing four felony charges for allegedly plotting to sell her 13 year-old daughter's virginity to a man for $10,000.
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"Love of the Blessed Virgin is not a complication nor an aside in Christianity, for, as doctrine and experience prove, Mary naturally turns us toward Jesus, and by Him toward the Father, in the Holy Spirit."
Bishop Louis Joseph Kerkhofs
For Reflection:
How have I seen this to be true in the lives of the saints? To what extent has this been true in my own life?
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Even though the world as we know it did not come to an end on May 21 as predicted, doomsday prophet Harold Camping's $120 million world may soon be ending as disgruntled followers are being encouraged to contact their lawyers and demand that their donations be refunded.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Thanks to a strong surge of opposition from conservative and religious groups such as the Catholic Church, a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in New York has suddenly gone from being a shoe-in to being unable to even make it to a vote.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In spite of the fact that social media tools were designed to make communication faster and more efficient, a new study has found that the distraction it causes U.S. workers is costing employers millions in lost productivity every year.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Catholic universities around the country are once again defying the U.S. Bishops by inviting pro-abortion, pro-homosexuality speakers to their commencement ceremonies as well as permitting "lavender commencements" that celebrate homosexuality.
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"Mary takes care of all, even of sinners; indeed she glories in being called in a special manner their advocate."
St. Alphonsus Liguori
For Reflection:
Since Mary desires to advocate for sinners in a special way, I should be completely at peace knowing she is advocating for me. Who else would I like to entrust to her special mediation?
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"Am I not here who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the folds of my mantle, in the crossing of my Arms? Do you need anything more?
Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego
For Reflection:
Just as Our Lady spoke these words to Juan Diego, she speaks them to each one of us as well. How does this help me move forward in my confidence to entrust myself to her?
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"I entrust you all to Mary most holy, our Mother in heaven, the Star of the Sea of our life: pray to her every day, you children! Give your hand to Mary most holy, so that she may lead you to receive Jesus in a holy way."
Pope John Paul II
For Reflection:
Do I entrust myself and all that belongs to me to Mary? If not, what do I hold back and why?
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