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Woman of Grace: St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
St. Teresa of Avila shows us it is never too late to get serious about our prayer life. Born Dona Teresa Sanchez Cepeda Davila y Ahumada, Teresa was an active child with a big imagination and great sensitivity of heart. Little Teresa and her brother Roderigo were intrigued by the lives of the saints and the martyrs, and often sought to imitate their holy example.
Gardasil Suspected of Causing Teen's Infertility
In addition to the myriad of other medical problems associated with the controversial Gardasil vaccine, a doctor has published an article in the British Medical Journal detailing how a 16 year-old Australian girl suffered "premature ovarian failure" after receiving the vaccine.
Be Wary of New Near-Death Book
Being a devotee of near-death experiences, I was disappointed to read some of the descriptions of the heaven seen by Dr. Eben Alexander, an academic neurosurgeon whose new book, "Proof of Heaven" is featured in the latest issue of Newsweek.
Two Americans to be Canonized October 21
Pope Benedict XVI will add a dozen more names will be added to the Church's litany of saints on October 21, a list that includes two Americans - the Franciscan sister Marianne Cope and the world's first native American saint, Kateri Tekakwitha.
Bishops Cite Inaccuracies at Vice Presidential Debate
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is criticizing Vice President Joe Biden for inaccurate statements he made about the HHS mandate during last week's vice presidential debate.
Christian Meditation
“Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire.
Three Peas In A Pod
“Just as two friends, frequently in each other’s company,
Peacemakers
“In a word, by focusing our eyes on Christ,
Two Catholics Face Off in Debate
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
For the first time in history, the vice presidential debate involved two Catholic candidates, by the end of the night, the differences between them could not have been more clear.
