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A London fashion designer who had a change of heart after her brother's death is devoting her talents to teaching women how to be well-dressed without dressing in a way that disrespects their God-given femininity.

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Despite the ever-mounting uproar from people of all faiths over the contraception mandate for employer provided insurance, President Barack Obama says he has no plans to reconsider the controversial decision.

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The parents of a 14 year-old victim of the controversial Gardasil vaccine are suing the manufacturer, three doctors and a clinic for their daughter's death.

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A naturopathic "doctor" from Montreal is facing criminal charges in connection with the death of an 84 year-old man who died after she injected him with magnesium.

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“Every grace that this world receives is ordinarily distributed in three steps: from God to Christ, from Christ to the Virgin, and from the Virgin to us.”

                                                                      St. Bernardine of Siena

For Reflection:  How are these three steps visible in both the moment of Mary’s Annunciation as well as in Simeon’s prophesy at Jesus’ Presentation? Journal any insights or blessings you receive as you ponder this reality

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Today is our 25th Anniversary in Catholic communications. I can’t believe it!  What a joy it has been to proclaim the Good News of Our Lord, Jesus Christ around the world!  And what an absolute pleasure and privilege it has been for both Fr. Ed and I to work together in this apostolic work.  We appreciate your love and support!

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The fallout from a decision by the Susan G. Komen (SGK) Foundation to defund Planned Parenthood has exploded into a flood of vitriol directed against the organization from abortion supporters which is being fueled by reports from Komen insiders that the new rules were designed specifically to cut funding to the abortion giant.

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Senator Marco Rubio has introduced the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012 that is aimed at repealing the Obama administration's mandate forcing faith-based employers to offer insurance coverage that provides contraceptives, abortifacients and sterilizations free-of-charge.

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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS

Due to the recall of two Pfizer brands of birth control pills this week due to defective packaging, a doctor on NBC's Today show recommended that women that use other options for the time being, such as condoms and over-the-counter "termination kits."

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Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

“God has willed to make use of Mary for the sanctification of souls, having already made use of her to bring about the Incarnation.”

                                                                      St. Louis de Montfort

For Reflection:              Consider this quote in light of the First Dolor. How does it apply to Simeon’s prophesy to Our Lady about the sword in her heart? In what way does this apply to her spiritual motherhood? Personally, how have you seen Mary both “birth” Jesus in your heart and work toward your own sanctification?

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