Anyone who has ever read Dr. Mehmet Oz's books can tell you they are packed with very useful medical information - along with endorsements of New Age energy medicine, yoga and tai chi. As a matter of fact, this is why I stopped buying his books - because I'm interested in his medical knowledge, not his religion, and unfortunately, I can't seem to get one without the other.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In spite of the fact that Christianity is Europe's majority religion, the European Union has published its new student's reference calendar with major Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish and Chinese holidays included, but have omitted all Christian feasts, even Christmas and Easter.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Young girls who attempt to flee the anti-Christian violence in India's state of Orissa are being picked up by human traffickers and sold into sexual slavery.
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Feast of St. Anthony, Abbot
(250 - 356)
"Indeed, he was so attentive when Scripture was read that nothing escaped him and because he retained all he heard, his memory served him in place of books."
St. Athanasius about St. Anthony
For Reflection:
How attentive am I when I hear Sacred Scripture being read? Could I pass a pop quiz on the passage as soon as it is read? How about 24 hours later? What one way can I seek to be more attentive?
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"Get rid of all bitterness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slander, and malice of every kind. In place of these, be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiven you in Christ."
Ephesians 4:31- 32
For Reflection:
The first sentence in this passage from Scripture lists many of the spiritual "vermin" that plague our souls. The second sentence provides the spiritual "pesticide" to eradicate them. What one vermin do I need to get rid of and which spiritual remedy listed can I use?
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"My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words. I know it by experience."
St. Therese of Lisieux
For Reflection:
What makes prayer and sacrifice "invincible arms?" Whose heart have I been praying for? Am I willing to trust St. Therese's experience and enter into spiritual battle through prayer and sacrifice for him/her?
(Hint: See tomorrow's Graceline for one way this can be done.)
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JW writes: "I have a Migun Jade Thermal Massage Bed. The heat that is generated from the helium heated bulbs will penetrate deep into the muscular levels of the body and relieves tension, etc. I am wondering if this is another form of New Age. I definitely have seen benefits from this massage."
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The January issue of the prestigious
Annals of Pharmacotherapy contains an important article in which the author confirms the potential abortifacient quality in ella, the newly approved "morning after pill".
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In response to a legal complaint filed against the school for demanding that all nursing school students participate in abortions, Vanderbilt University has decided to "clarify the language" on its application to reassure pro-life applicants that they can opt out of any procedures that violate their religious or moral convictions.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The new majority in the U. S. House is determined to leave no stone unturned in its investigation of some of the most divisive and controversial policies of President Obama's first two years in office.
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