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Memoirs of a Happy Failure: A Conversation with Alice von Hildebrand
Last fall I picked up a book in our parish bookstore – and couldn’t put it down. Alice von Hildebrand’s Memoirs of a Happy Failure captured me with it’s title. You see, it promised a glimpse into the life of a woman I had admired since encountering her work as a theology undergrad writing a thesis on spiritual maternity.
Vatican Seeking “Missionary of Mercy” Priests
The Vatican has put out a call to priests around the world to apply to become “missionaries of mercy” priests who will be sent into dioceses to preach and hear confessions during the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy.
Archdiocese Stands Firm Against LGBT “Catholics” at Papal Event
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSAuthorities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are showing no signs of caving to the demands of the LGBT “Catholic” community who have been complaining to the local press about not being allowed to contribute their dissenting voices to the World Meeting of Families (WMF) Congress.
Perpetual Humiliation
Seventh Video Most Horrifying of All
The Center for Medical Progress has released a seventh video entitled, “Planned Parenthood’s Custom Abortions for Superior Product” which features graphic images of intact aborted fetuses, one of whom is still moving, while StemExpress former employee Holly O’Donnell describes the gruesome task of harvesting its organs.
Class Dojo App Not Connected to Religion
JL writes: “I am curious about a behavioral system currently used at our Catholic school. It is a Dojo system that has the child create an avatar-monster. Every time they are on task, the teacher rewards or removes points from your avatar with her computer. Nth entire class can see this on a computer screen. The system seems benign, but if you look closely at the description their are hints of both the Hindu and Asian faiths incorporated. Please research and let me know."
Anti-Pope Rocker Fails to Upstage Papal Visit
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A heavy-metal band that bills itself as the “anti-Pope” was scheduled to play the Union Transfer in Philadelphia on the weekend of the pope’s visit, but tight security has caused the satanic rockers to reschedule their show until after Francis leaves.
Conquered By Humility
Planned Parenthood/Obama Admin Under Pressure
Congressional investigators are turning up the heat on Planned Parenthood as well as the Obama Administration in their search for answers about what laws were broken by the abortion giant in its procurement of fetal baby parts, and whether or not federal funds were used at any point in the process.
