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Praying for the Church in China
Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has designated May 24th as the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China. Join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in the China, especially those who are being persecuted for the beliefs and for standing up for freedom.
Feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians
This ancient title derives from Greek inscriptions found in the first centuries of Christianity which referred to Mary as Boeteia (the Helper). The earliest record we have of this title was in a homily by St. John Chrysostom in 345.
Breaking News Will Return on May 29
Why is the Media Ignoring the Biggest Lawsuit in US History?
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
In what many are calling a deliberate act of censorship, the mainstream media has almost completely ignored news of the 43 Catholic dioceses and organizations that are suing the Obama Administration over its birth control mandate.
Number of Pro-Choice Americans Hits Record Low
The percentage of Americans who identify themselves as "pro-choice" has hit record lows according to a new Gallup survey.
MTV Forced to Scrap Reality Show About Youth Losing Virginity
Thanks to pressure by the New Media, MTV decided to scrap its plans for a reality TV show that would have followed young adults in a quest to lose their virginity.
Is Paranormal State TV for Real?
A faithful WOG BLOG reader asked us what we thought of Ryan Buell and his Paranormal State TV show and after doing a little research I can safely say that there are plenty of good reasons why this particular show was awarded The Truly Terrible Television Award in 2008. Not only does it promote superstition and all kinds of pseudoscientific methods, but it has been accused of staging so-called paranormal activities and even ignoring a "ghost" who needed help.
Michael J. Fox Admits Embryonic Stem Cells Probably Won't Cure Him
One of the most outspoken advocates of embryonic stem cell research, Michael J. Fox, made headlines during a recent interview with ABC News in which he admitted that embryonic stem cell therapy hasn't lived up to its promises.
Garden Enclosed (Hortus Conclusus)
This title of Mary is derived from the Song of Songs, "A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a garden enclosed, a fountain sealed up" (4:12).
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