By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new report based on a recent national survey by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life finds that while increasing numbers of Americans say they favor civil unions for same-sex couples, the majority remain opposed to same-sex marriage and homosexuality in general.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Bishop James V. Johnston of Missouri says a “mentality of sterility” is the main factor in the present crisis of family life.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A spokesman for one of the nation’s largest pro-life groups warns that recent remarks by the White House press secretary on October 7 indicate that the government is still trying to “smuggle” federally funded abortion into health care reform.
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A Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Designer giants are once again putting profit ahead of women’s dignity by designing risque new fashions this season that feature micro miniskirts, pointy “Mad Men” bras under transparent blouses and panties worn as shorts.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Two cases involving parents who lost a child because they chose to pray rather than seek medical attention were decided in court this week.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A major Washington DC think tank has confirmed a four-part plan by Congressional leadership that if used, could allow “Obamacare” to be rammed into law by Thanksgiving without anyone knowing what is actually in the bill.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new study raises the question of whether the use of oral contraceptives is interfering with a woman’s ability to choose, compete for and retain a partner.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
During a recent interview, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago warns about the growth of a fashionable new atheism among the nation’s youth.
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Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This prayer, though simple in form, is really a way to take us to the depths of union with God. The following is from
The Women of Grace Foundational Study Guide.
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The Rosary is an ancient prayer form that incorporates all three categories of prayer -- vocal, meditative, and contemplative. Its name is derived from the word
rosarius, meaning a garland or bouquet of roses. This popular devotion has been practiced in teh Chruch for more than a thousand years.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The American Life League (ALL) released a recent survey that reveals that at least 10 Planned Parenthood clinical trials involving birth control pills were conducted on underage girls as young as 13.
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