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Former Muslim, Abortion Clinic Administrator Among Thousands to Join Church at Easter

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A young adult raised in communist Cuba, an African woman who grew up as a Muslim, a marine being deployed in June, and a former abortion clinic administrator, along with tens of thousands others around the country, are joining the Catholic Church in the United States at Easter.

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Hope

"God is not a deceiver that he should offer to support us, and then, when we lean upon Him, should slip away from us." St. Augustine For Reflection: Sometimes God is not readily apparent in our need, so we fear that He is not with us and we place no hope in Him. However, the fact may be that we are not looking for Him hidden in the wrappings of our suffering. Dare we look, we will find Him attentive to our need, patiently providing every grace we need. He desires only that we search and find that He is there and His grace is sufficient. Am I willing to do this today?

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SNAP Psychiatrist Sentenced for Child Porn Possession

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Dr. Steve Taylor, a Louisiana psychiatrist who has worked with the Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP) and tried to convince the Louisiana legislature to allow the confessional seal to broken in sex abuse cases, has been sentenced to two years in prison for possession of child pornography.

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Faithful Catholic Educators Are Fed Up With the NCEA

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

A leading Catholic educator expressed exasperation with the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) for its willingness to feature high-profile, left-wing speakers at its national convention. On the heels of last year's keynote speaker, pro-abortion media icon Garrison Keillor, the NCEA has invited controversial Sr. Helen Prejean to serve in the same capacity this year.

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Hope

"No test has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing He will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 For Reflection: What virtues have I acquired in times of suffering? How have they provided a "way out" so that I was able to endure?

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen Cause Moves Ahead

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

The cause for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is set to advance next month when Bishop Daniel J. Jenky of Peoria will present the Pope with the position paper summarizing the life and virtue of one of America's most beloved television evangelists.

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