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Muslim Troops Slaughter 1,000 at Catholic Mission in Ivory Coast

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Aid workers are reporting that at least 1,000 mostly Christians civilians were slaughtered this week at the Salesian Saint Therese of the Child Jesus mission in Duekoue, Ivory Coast, by Muslim troops loyal to president Alassane Ouattara, prompting many to ask if the conflict in this country is on the verge of becoming the "next Rwanda."

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Hope

"You must open the interior eyes of your soul on this light, on this heaven within you, a vast horizon stretching far beyond the realm of human activity." St. Vincent Ferrer For Reflection: How "open" are my spiritual eyes? What one resolution can I make today to help be more so?   Submit your favorite quotes, prayers and poems Be sure to properly attribute the quote and give us your name! We may use YOUR favorite quote, prayer or poem for a future Grace Line!

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Showtime Celebrates Darkest Period in Church History During Easter Season

Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

"Never let an Easter go by without sticking a thumb in the eye of Christians" must be a secret adage among the mainstream media, which could explain why Showtime chose the holy season of Lent to launch "The Borgia's," a 10-part miniseries about a corrupt and licentious pope and his scandal-ridden family.

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What Could be Earliest Image of Christ Found in Jordanian Cave

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Archeologists say the face of a figure drawn on the cover of a tiny booklet recently found in a crevice in the wall of a Jordanian cave may be the first-ever portrait of Jesus Christ created by the hand of someone who actually knew Him.

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Hope

"Nothing is more pleasing to God than unshaken faith and confidence in the midst of darkness. Make a great practice of acts of confidence even when you feel nothing. It is just in these moments of dryness and darkness that these acts are most meritorious." Blessed Columba Marmion For Reflection: Why do I think God is pleased with unshaken faith and confidence in the midst of darkness? What act of confidence can I make now?

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