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Repeal of ObamaCare Not Dead Yet in Senate

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who is known to be an expert on the Senate's most arcane rules, has already begun a legislative process that will bring the House-passed repeal of ObamaCare to a vote where many nervous Democrats up for re-election in 2012 will be forced to make their position known on the vastly unpopular bill.

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New Cosmetic Line Targets 8-12 year-olds

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Forcing girls to grow up too fast has become a cottage industry in the United States with Walmart now jumping on the bandwagon by planning to introduce a new cosmetic line that targets tweens with lipstick, blush, mascara and even an anti-aging cream.

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January Gracelines

Feast of St. Angela Merici, Virgin (1470 - 1540) "Mothers and sisters most dear to me in Christ: in the first place strive with all your power and zeal to be open. With the help of God, try to receive such good counsel that, led solely by the love of God and an eagerness to save souls, you may fulfill your charge.Only if the responsibilities committed to you are rooted in this twofold charity will they bear beneficial and saving fruit." St. Angela Merici For Reflection: To what extent are the responsibilities committed to me rooted in the twofold charity St. Angela Merici recommends? How can I help these roots to grow?

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Neurofeedback is Gaining Respectability

NOTE: This blog was updated in April, 2021

LW writes:  "My wife’s therapist has recommended she start Neurofeedback therapy. After seeing a demonstration of what it is I am a little skeptical of how effective it would be. I’ve searched the internet and only see promotions for it and that it’s supposed to be helpful. Can you provide any information, opinion or recommendation for this type of therapy? Would it be considered New Age?"

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Pope: Catholics Using Social Media Must be "Respectful and Sensitive"

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

In his message for the 45th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Benedict XVI is calling upon Catholic users of Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and bloggers to adopt a "Christian style presence" online that is responsible, honest and discreet.

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