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"He who has resolved to contend with his flesh and conquer it himself struggles in vain. For unless the Lord destroys the house of flesh and builds the house of the soul, the man who desires to destroy it has watched and fasted in vain." St. John Climacus

For Reflection: How can I build "the house" of my soul so that I may overcome any temptation to sin against chastity? What are three specific ways I can employ beginning now? (See tomorrow's Grace Line for one saint's suggestion.)

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SH writes: "Can you address the issue of astral travel on the new age blog?"

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

The founder of one of the most effective pro-life ministries in the world, Father Frank  Pavone, has been recalled to his diocese and ordered to restrict his ministry until questions about the ministry's financial stewardship are answered.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

As GOP presidential candidates argue about the future of Social Security, newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the program is not only insolvent, but the steadily declining birthrate has left just 1.75 full time private-sector workers paying into the program for every citizen currently drawing benefits.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Even though they admit to having little hope of success, a group of victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests have filed a complaint against the pope, the Vatican's secretary of state and two other high-ranking Holy See officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing them of committing crimes against humanity.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A new study has found that a father's testosterone levels drop off significantly after their babies are born, which shows that human males are biologically wired to turn away from mating behavior and to focus on caring for offspring.

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"Lust served became a custom, and a custom not resisted became necessity." St. Augustine

For Reflection: In this quote, St. Augustine gives us keen insight into the bondage of lust. How does it place us in chains? How can I specifically stop serving lust and start serving chastity? (See tomorrow's Grace Line for one suggestion.)

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A new study of at the University of California has found women who take hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills are interfering with the way they recall information.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist During a meeting with young married couples at the closing ceremony of Italy's Eucharistic Congress, Pope Benedict XVI gave sage advice to families on dating, commitment and the false belief that living together before marriage can somehow guarantee a happy future.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

The brave young mother of conjoined twins who refused to accept her doctor's advice to abort the children, has given birth to two girls who she named Faith and Hope.

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