Pope: Don't Use God for Personal Interests
Benedict XVI dedicated the catechesis of his Ash Wednesday General Audience to calling the faithful to reflect upon a fundamental question - what is truly important in our lives?
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Conclave Plans Get Underway
With the shock of Pope Benedict XVI's surprise resignation beginning to wear off, the Vatican is getting to work on the business of preparing for the election of a new pope.
Teen Sues Parents in Abortion Fight
A 16 year-old Texas teen is suing her parents to stop them from forcing her to have an abortion.
I Will It
“Love is the key to the mystery.
Study: Abortion Riskier Than Childbirth
A new study has found that mortality rates for women who had an abortion are significantly higher than those who carried their child to term, dispelling the oft-heard myth that abortion is safer than childbirth.
Florida Allows Three Parent-Adoption
A Florida court has ruled that it will allow a 22 month-old baby girl to be adopted by three parents - a lesbian couple and a homosexual man.
Are Strega Nona Books Okay for Kids to Read?
KE writes: "Strega Nona is a book read at our Catholic school. I hadn't read it since I was a child. I had forgotten she was a 'good' witch who uses spells to cure warts, baldness, etc. That bothered me, but the next sentence sealed the deal. The book reads that even the priests and nuns go to her for help. Am I being overly scrupulous?"
Cardinals Wept as Pope Stepped Down
More and more information about the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is surfacing, such as how the Cardinals in attendance reacted with tears and sorrow when he made the announcement.
Enough Is Enough
“The practices of mortification should be modified by prudence and the advice of a wise director, because it often happens that the Devil urges a soul to excessive penances to tire her and render her unfit for the service of God and the fulfillment of her duties.”
- Anna Maria Taigi
For Reflection:
How does the Devil use excessive mortification against us? Virtue lies in moderation. In light of this, how do I appraise the mortifications I committed to yesterday? Are they excessive? Are they not sacrificial enough? What is the Holy Spirit asking me to do?
What Happens After the Pope Steps Down?
The sudden resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has many Catholics wondering what exactly will happen when the Holy Father officially steps down and leaves the See of Peter vacant.
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