When 17 year-old Ayman Nabil Labib went to school on October 16, the last thing he ever expected was that this would be the last day of his life. But it was, and all because he refused to cover up the crucifix he had tattooed to his wrist.
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Those of us who love to keep up with our world via
Twitter, Facebook and other social media need to be aware that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasing its surveillance of these sites in an attempt to pre-empt any sign of civil unrest in the country.
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A petition drive is underway to convince Fox TV to run a public service announcement about the reality of adoption after misrepresenting it on their hit series, Glee.
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Feast of All Saints
"Let us rejoice in the Lord and keep festival in honor of all the saints. Let us join with the angels in joyful praise to the Son of God."
Entrance Antiphon
For Reflection:
What a happy day this is in the life of the Church! How will I celebrate this "festival" in honor of all the saints? Today, in what one specific way can I imitate their virtue and charity? All you holy men and women, pray for me. Amen
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A resurgence of belief in the power of human sacrifice is sparking terror in the communities surrounding the Ugandan capital of Kampala where hundreds of innocent children are being slaughtered.
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The practice of female infanticide in India is causing girls to be victimized either at birth, or later on in life when a shortage of marriageable girls is leaving women vulnerable to "wife sharing," rape, and sex trafficking.
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The annual Halloween debate about whether or not Catholics should participate in this pagan holiday is raging anew, but one Deacon in the Diocese of Portland suggests that instead of continuing in our love-hate relationship with this holiday, we turn it into a valuable teaching moment for our children.
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Population experts predict that at some time today, in either China or India, the seventh billionth baby - probably a boy - will be born.
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Our Lady's Rosary
Dear Mother, I bring Thee roses
Because they are so sweet,
But lilies, my favorite flowers
I am placing at Thy feet.
Accept with each Hail Mary
A rose for Thy crown so bright,
Please don't forget the lilies,
The lilies so pure and white.
Let them be a bond of love
And understanding rare,
And send a blessing from above
In answer to my prayer.
Loneliness would be unknown
If more people came to Thee,
With their trials and sorrows
And said their Rosary.
With each Hail Mary, they would find
Their load much lighter grow,
And in humility, kiss the cross
In peace, would onward go.
Alice W. Sparks
For Reflection:
How has my load been made lighter this past month as I have prayed the Rosary? Am I willing to make the Rosary a daily prayer? Why or why not?
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"I look to all of you, brothers and sisters of every state of life, to you, Christian families, to you, the sick and elderly, and to you, young people: confidently take up the Rosary once again. Rediscover the Rosary in the light of Scripture, in harmony with the liturgy, and in the context of your daily lives. May this appeal of mine not go unheard!"
Pope John Paul II
For Reflection:
How will I respond to this urgent appeal of Pope John Paul II?
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