Evidence of the holiness of the life of Sr. Lucia, one of the three children who received messages from Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal nearly 100 years ago, was formally presented by church officials this week.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Bullied Florist Heads to Supreme Court
Barronelle Stutzman, the Washington floral artist whose life was nearly ruined after she refused to service a same-sex wedding, is now appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chief Architect
February 17
Feast of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
“In the beginning our Lady was the chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love, and preserved by their poverty.”
—Legenda de Origine of the Order of Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary Read the rest…
Attack on Archbishop Meets With Heartfelt Rebuke
A liberal columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer thought his snarky column attacking Archbishop Charles Chaput’s latest book would be the last word – until this feisty immigration lawyer made his critique look as hollow as it was.
Little Fighter Defies the Odds
The Bakkers were told their unborn baby wasn’t thriving in the womb and, at 23 weeks gestation, should consider an abortion. They refused, and are now celebrating their little fighter who just took her first steps.
Prosperity Gospel Runs Amuck
The New Age “prosperity Gospel” preaches that God meant everyone to be rich and happy – so does this mean you can rob a bank in order to achieve the wealth Jesus said you deserve?
Cruciform
February 16
“One of the favorite images I like to use for describing the Christian life is of a person standing with arms outstretched. One hand, in faith and prayer, touches God; the other hand is extended in service to the neighbor. Thus a person is cruciform, touching God and touching neighbor.”
–Catherine de Hueck Doherty Read the rest…
Canadians to Study Impact of Porn on Public Health
Canada’s House of Commons Health Committee is about to embark on a comprehensive study of the health impacts of online violent pornography with the hopes of launching a public health campaign against these images that will be as effective as the one against cigarette smoking.
Vatican Canon Lawyer Explains Confusing Texts in Amoris Laetitia
Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio, president of the pontifical council charged with interpreting canon law, issued a short booklet explaining what the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia is saying about admittance of divorced and civilly remarried couples to the Sacraments.
Teen Vogue Offers Post-Abortion “Gift” Suggestions
Although Teen Vogue has been promoting abortion to teens for years, now they’re trying to normalize the procedure by suggesting gift ideas for girls after they have had an abortion.
