By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
While U.S. lawmakers argue over funding of "women's reproductive health" services, cutting these services may one day be inevitable in a government-run health care system such as the UK's, where recent budget constraints are forcing them to ration these - and many other services - in an effort to control costs.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
While commenting on Sunday's gospel before praying the Angelus yesterday in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI acknowledged the doubt and confusion many Christians have toward the Resurrection but reassured them that Christ does indeed "break down the wall of death."
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We get so much mail from parents and educators who are concerned about the impact of occult fiction on the minds of our youth, that Johnnette decided to devote a week's worth of shows to this subject. These shows will air next week, April 11-15. I will appear on several of the shows along with renowned writer,
Michael O'Brien.
This is a great series, especially for parents, because it takes a comprehensive look at this troubling trend and gives viewers an idea of what to watch out for when choosing good titles for themselves or their loved ones. We delve deeply into this subject, exposing the occult in all kinds of literature, movies, and even games. In addition, Michael does a masterful job of explaining why this dark literature is so dangerous to the minds and morals of our children. He also explains the difference between Christian fantasy such as J. R. R. Tolkien's
Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis'
Chronicles of Narnia and books like the Harry Potter series.
A whole show with Michael is devoted to discussing Harry Potter, and I discuss the dangers of
Twilight with Johnnette and Fr. Ed on another episode.
This is a must-see week of shows!
Women of Grace airs at 11:00 a.m. EST and encore at 11:30 p.m. EST.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Even though homosexual activists like to say their population amounts to as much as five percent of the population, a recent study finds the number to be closer to just 1.7 percent.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In the event of a government shutdown, which could take place tonight unless lawmakers reach a deal on the federal budget within the next few hours, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has published a list of facts about what citizens can expect:
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A controversy has erupted over the use of Catholic school students as props during a hearing conducted by state legislators in Providence, Rhode Island on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a treaty that is not backed by the Vatican.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Most Rev. Michael Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico, has issued a pastoral letter in which he addressing the problem of Catholics who cohabit, saying they are living in a state of mortal sin and should not receive the sacraments until they make their union acceptable to Jesus Christ.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Jesuit-run Fordham University has bestowed honors on Sister Elizabeth Johnson, the feminist theologian whose book, Quest of the Living God, was censured by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Archbishop Andre-Joseph Leonard, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Belgium, was pelted four times with custard pies at a press conference by homosexual activists.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff JournalistIn a tragic example of why members of Congress should keep the pro-life amendments in the budget proposals being debated on the Hill, a family planning raid on a man's home in Linyi City, Shandong Province in China resulted in a government official stabbing a man to death for defending his family.
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