By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a new poll asking voters to weigh-in on the showdown between Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and the state’s public employee union, nearly half are siding with the governor.
Monthly Archives: February 2011
February Gracelines
Chair of St. Peter
“And upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Matthew 16:18
For Reflection:
How have I seen the truth of this statement in light of the history of the Church? How does this speak to the fact that the Catholic Church is the Church Jesus founded?
Group Conducts Homeopathic Overdose Campaign to Educate Public About Worthlessness of Homeopathic Drugs
For the second year, the UK-based “1023 Campaign” sponsored a worldwide homeopathic overdose campaign in which demonstrators consumed mega doses of homeopathic drugs to demonstrate to the public that the products cause no harm because there’s nothing in them.
Obama Administration Guts Conscience Protection Regulations
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Obama administration has decided to rescind most of the regulations put in place by President George W. Bush to protect health care workers who refuse to provide services they find objectionable on personal and religious grounds.
Another Pro-Abortion Group is the Subject of a New Criminal Probe
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
NARAL New York is now under investigation for financial mismanagement and fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance.
Vatican Releases Beatification Schedule for John Paul II
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Holy See Press Office released communique at midday on Friday regarding the schedule of events surrounding the beatification of Pope John Paul II.
U.S. House Defunds Planned Parenthood, Battle Now Moves to Senate
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
By a vote of 240-185, the U.S. House approved an amendment on Friday that cuts off all federal funding of Planned Parenthood. The amendment, which is part of a measure to fund all government agencies through September 2011, now moves to the Senate where a decision will have to be made before March 4 in order to avoid a government shutdown.
February Gracelines
Feast of St. Peter Damien,
Bishop and Doctor
(1007 – 1072)
“In serenity, look forward to the joy that follows sadness. Hope leads you to that joy and love enkindles your zeal.”
St. Peter Damien
For Reflection:
“Faith is confident assurance of what we hope for, and conviction about things we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). How does this help me live out the advice of St. Peter Damien?
Sacraments
“The longer you stay away from Communion, the more your soul will become weak, and in the end you will become dangerously indifferent.”
St. John Bosco
For Reflection:
How have I seen the truth of this statement in my life or in the life of others? How does this increase my zeal to receive Holy Communion properly prepared and with greater fervency?
Sacraments
“The Eucharist is necessary to preserve the soul in the spiritual life of grace; for the soul, like the body, becomes gradually exhausted, if care is not taken to repair its strength.”
St. John Baptist de la Salle
For Reflection:
What perfect sense this makes! In what instances have I experienced exhaustion of the soul? Why do I think reception of the Eucharist repairs its strength?
