Pope on Norway Massacre: " . . . Escape from the logic of evil."
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI mourned the senseless attacks on a government building and youth camp in Norway on Friday that left 93 people dead.
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UK Scientists Secretly Create 155 Human-Animal Hybrids
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Scientists in the UK have been accused of committing "emotional blackmail" by secretly creating human-animal hybrids in their labs while telling the public they're doing so in order to "cure every illness known to mankind."
Patience
"Hope is patience with the lamp lit."
Tertullian
For Reflection: In the face of seemingly impossible circumstances, do I patiently endure with hope or do I give in to discouragement and fear? What one spiritual strategy can I employ to keep my "lamp lit?"
Patience
"Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gifts of grace increase as the struggles increase."
St. Rose of Lima
For Reflection:
What is the relationship between afflictions and the height of grace? Do I make use of such opportunities or do I rail against them?
Patience
"It is a noble achievement for a Christian to have no disputes with anyone. But if by any circumstance or temptation, a dispute arises, let him try to remain composed, even if this means losing."
Anonymous
(Teaching of the Twelve Apostles)
For Reflection:
How often am I willing to walk away from a confrontation? Do I remain composed by exercising patience? Am I willing to "lose" in charity rather than press my advantage through pride?
The Kolbrin Bible: A New Age Tome Based on Tall Tales
CC asks: "Can you do something to straighten out this New Age Kolbrin Bible (supposedly salvaged from an arson in 1184 from Glastonbury Abbey). The 5 first set/books called the Bronzebooks & the last 5 books Coelbooks.....Related to this subject - while you're at it - an explanation is needed about: Zecharin Sitchin; Irish/Celtic Ten Lost Tribes; Nirbiru!"
Msgr. Georg Ratzinger Writes Book About His Brother
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI's eldest brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, has written a book about his famous brother which will debut on September 12, the eve of the Pope's visit to Germany.
Campus Crusade for Christ to Drop "Christ" from Name
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Outrage is growing in the evangelical community over an announcement by Campus Crusade for Christ, one of the nation's most prominent Christian ministries, to take the name of Christ out of its name because it was "getting in the way" of accomplishing their mission.
Religious Leaders Meet with Obama About Debt Crisis
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A coalition of Christian clergy, including representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday to plead with him to keep cuts to social programs off the table in debt crisis negotiations.
Patience
"Never rebuke while you are still indignant about a fault committed - wait until the next day, or even longer. And then, calmly, and with a purer intention, make your reprimand. You will gain more by a friendly word than by a three hour quarrel."
St. Josemaira Escriva
For Reflection:
Wow! For the grace to do exactly that! May God grant me mercy, patience, and wisdom!
(See tomorrow's Grace Line for another practical insight about patience.)
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