Before praying the Angelus yesterday, Pope Francis spoke about losing one's life for Christ and encouraged youth everywhere to "Go on, be brave and go against the current! And be proud of doing it!”
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We Need Your Help!Orthodox Church Issues Warning on Yoga
An encyclical was issued on June 4, 2013 by Metropolitan Markos of Chios on Christians who practice Yoga and whether or not it is merely a physical exercise. In this encyclical he explains that the Hindu religious practice of yoga was established for the sole purpose of entering into a spiritual state, and never had anything to do with exercise until a few decades ago when Hindu yogis explained it this way when they were trying to win converts in the West.
70% of Americans on Prescription Drugs
A new study has uncovered record numbers of Americans on prescription drugs with nearly three-quarters of the population taking at least one drug at any given time.According to a press release from the Mayo Clinic's Olmsted Medical Center, researchers found that 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two. Twenty percent of patients are on five or more prescription medications, according to the findings these people also need help with prescriptions.
Outrage Continues Over President's Attack on Catholic Schools
Planned Parenthood to Help Sell ObamaCare
The nation's largest abortion provider, an organization that has a vested interest in the success of the president's vastly unpopular health care plan, has offered the services of its 750 clinics to help sell ObamaCare to the public.
Lourdes Shrine in Ruins After Floods
The Telegraph is reporting that the Shrine is buried beneath more than a meter of mud with the grotto looking more like a war zone than one of the most beloved Catholic shrines in the world.
Down Syndrome Child Gets Free Ride in Popemobile!
The Associated Press is reporting that 17 year-old Alberto di Tullio from Boiano, Italy got the ride of his life when Pope Francis spotted him in the crowd in St. Peter's Square yesterday.
Fortnight For Freedom II Begins Tomorrow!
In a handout prepared by the bishops, the faithful are being called to mark the 2nd Fortnight for Freedom from June 21 to July 4, 2013.
Name of St. Joseph Added to Eucharistic Prayers
According to a press release by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Vatican has provided Latin texts of the revised prayers as well as official translations in the major western languages, including English and Spanish.
JPII Second Miracle May Soon be Approved
UCANews.com is reporting that the board of theologians of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints has approved the second miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed John Paul II.
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