By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a decision that could have a far-reaching impact on couples who choose in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy to start a family, a New Jersey court has ruled that a woman cannot be named the mother of a child she did not give birth to, and with whom she has no genetic links.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) drew a line in the sand yesterday when he told pro-life lawmakers that any attempts to defund Planned Parenthood will not be included in any budget deal.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The second volume of Pope Benedict XVI’s book on Christ’s life is set to hit the March 27 edition of the
New York Times Bestseller List.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Brother Arun D'Souza, SJ, is still in the disaster stricken country of Japan, and says only prayer can give the people the boost they need to overcome the daily hardships they are facing.
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Feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
(315-386)
"Confess what you have done in word or deed, by night or day. Confess in an acceptable time, and in the day of salvation receive the heavenly treasure.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
For Reflection:
How does this quote speak to me specifically today?
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
European police have uncovered a 70,000 member Internet pedophile ring based in the Netherlands which has led to the identification of 670 suspects and the rescue of 230 abused children in 30 countries.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In legal papers filed with the Supreme Court late Monday night, officials in the Obama Administration asked the high court to delay taking up a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ObamaCare.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington DC is warning Catholics to stay away from a new booklet produced by the controversial New Ways Ministry which advocates "marriage equality" for same-sex couples because it is not based on Church teaching.
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Feast of St. Patrick
(385 - 461)
from "The Breastplate of St. Patrick"
"Christ shield me this day: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every person who thinks of me, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me."
St. Patrick
For Reflection:
Considering this prayer of St. Patrick and in light of Ephesians 6: 11-17, what "armor" do I wear daily? How convinced am I that I need to wear the armor of God?
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Only weeks after a pro-life organization caught the nation's largest abortion provider in the act of aiding and abetting the sex trafficking of minors, Planned Parenthood is now lobbying against an Illinois law that would broaden the duty to report such abuse.
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