Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In spite of the mainstream media's desperate attempts to link Tucson shooter Jared Loughner with "right-wing" politics, a mounting pile of evidence is pointing in the opposite direction.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a major foreign policy speech addressed to the diplomatic corps at the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a sweeping attack on all forms of religious intolerance prevalent in the world today, from Pakistan's draconian blasphemy law to Western sex ed programs that indoctrinate children into homosexuality and acceptance of abortion.
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"Believe that He loves you, that He wants to help you in the struggles you have to undergo. Believe in His love, His exceeding love, as St. Paul says.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
For Reflection:
We often fail to recognize God's love because we don't look for it in the midst of our struggles or in the everyday circumstances we encounter. Thus, our belief that God loves us often turns to doubt. How did God manifest His love for me in at least one way yesterday? With this thought in mind, I will seek to recognize His love for me in at least three ways today. In my evening prayer, I will thank Him and I will close my eyes snuggled in His warm embrace.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
An Australian couple who recently aborted twin boys because they are determined to have a daughter, is petitioning the courts to allow them to choose the sex of their next child.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Department of State has announced that the words "mother" and "father" will be replaced on all U.S. passport applications with the more gender neutral "parent one" and "parent two."
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
An altar containing articles used in occult ceremonies has been uncovered in the backyard of Jared Loughner, the man accused of shooting 19 people, six of whom died, at a congresswoman's public event in Tucson on Saturday.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
U.S. Congressman Mike Pence and 122 co-sponsors have introduced legislation designed to prohibit the distribution of Title X funds to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Judge John Roll, who was murdered Saturday by a crazed gunman in Tucson, Arizona, was much more than an exemplary jurist. He was a daily communicant who was on fire for his faith.
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"Like Saint Teresa, with five pennies and God, I can accomplish many great things."
St. Frances Cabrini
For Reflection:
Sometimes I feel like I can accomplish nothing. Yet, St. Frances Cabrini says with God and five pennies much can be accomplished. What "five pennies" do I have that can accomplish much when given to God? (Hint: Consider your natural gifts and talents, pernsonality characteristics and attributes, virtues and strengths.) How can I implement at least one of them today?
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"What are our real trials? By what name shall we call them? One cuts herself out a cross of pride; another, on of causeless discontent; another, one of restless impatience or peevish fretfulness. Yet we know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life, that he gives us every grace, every abundant grace; and though we are weak of ourselves, this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty."
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
For Reflection:
Have I cut out a cross for myself - one that I have fashioned rather than the Lord? Could this be why this cross is so heavy? Today, I will lay down before our Lord this cross of my own fashioning, knowing and trusting that He is giving me the grace to carry the cross He has placed upon my shoulder.
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