… why use the term “pro-choice” when obviously every aspect of abortion is lacking the fundamentals that make it a true choice. Babies in-utero have no choice and women who consider abortion do so because they feel like they have no other choice. My friend has suspended communications with me. Calls are left un-returned and emails are not responded to. I still email her every day and send her links letting her know about her babies development. I am careful... Read more
… At the beginning of Lent, which constitutes an itinerary of more intense spiritual training, the Liturgy sets before us again three penitential practices that are very dear to the biblical and Christian tradition – prayer, alms giving, fasting – to prepare us to better celebrate Easter and thus experience God’s power that, as we shall hear in the Paschal Vigil, “dispels all evil, washes guilt away, restores lost innocence, brings mourners joy, casts out hatred, brings us peace and... Read more
… 40 Days for Life consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, 40 days of constant, peaceful vigil outside abortion centers and Planned Parenthood offices and 40 days of active pro-life community outreach. Beginning today, please consider adding this devotion to your Lent routine. Read more
… your Ash Wednesday smiley. Read more
… pick up a good habit this Lent. Read more
“The reason people do these things (as well as turning to Eastern forms of meditation, New Age Spirituality, liturgical dance, etc.) is because they are desperate for meaning and relevance in their religion, and no one has taken the time and trouble to explain the meaning and relevance of the traditions and customs and devotions and sacramentals they already have. So they have to invent new ‘creative, fresh and innovative’ ways to be relevant.” -Fr. Longenecker, source. Read more
… their retreats are starting up in this area and I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has attended one of their retreats and is familiar with this religious order. Read more
… since I have no other option than 7:30 am mass tomorrow morning… all day long it is. I will wear my ashes all day at work and all evening in class. I hope you all are happy now, you’ve guilted me good and proper. Read more
… I realize the quality of the posts has dramatically declined. I don’t have the time I used to have to look up photos and art. I don’t even time to think coherent thoughts relevant to Catholicism. I want to offer my sincerest sentiments of gratitude to those who still read and enjoy Blog. Thank you. Read more
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