"To rediscover the Rosary means to immerse oneself in contemplation of the mystery of Christ who 'is our peace.'
Pope John Paul II
For Reflection:
In numerous apparitions, Mary has encouraged the Catholic faithful to pray the Rosary for peace in the world. How can I cooperate with her message by contemplating the mystery of Christ so that I might have inner peace? What effect could this have in my family, workplace, parish, and world at large?
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles says the signing of AB499, a bill which will allow children as young as 12 years-old to receive vaccinations and other medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases without the knowledge of their parents, represents a "serious erosion of parental rights in California."
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Go to this link to read Mary Jo Anderson's article on the important topic in Crisis Magazine. It is a subject about which we all need to be concerned.
http://www.crisismagazine.com/2011/39066
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new survey by polling giant Gallup, Inc. has discovered a surprising new surge in the number of young adults who say the government should "promote traditional values.
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This month is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. A poignant title of Our Lady replete with meaning. As you will discover on our home page (click this title of Our Lady on our slideshow), it is rooted in another title of the Blessed Mother -- Our Lady of Victory. This is a deeply inspiring title and reminds me of yet another title of Mary -- Our Lady of Grace (Feast Day, May 31). Her words to Saint Catherine Laboure, full of promise, echo in my heart. They are words for us to ponder anew in this our day and time.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Experts are warning that today's poor job market has become a booming market for scam artists who are cashing in on the desperation of unemployed and financially strapped consumers.
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"For myself, I know of no better way of establishing the kingdom of God, Eternal Wisdom, than to unite vocal and mental prayer by saying the holy Rosary and meditating on its fifteen mysteries."
St. Louis De Montfort
For Reflection:
Why is the Rosary such a useful prayer in establishing the kingdom of God within the soul? How have I seen this to be so in my own life? What can I do to make progress in my daily meditation of the mysteries?
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new report linking the strength of families to the economy has found that the rapidly declining birthrates around the world is ushering in an era of cultural and economic stagnation due to rapidly aging and declining populations.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Military police in Cairo opened fire on Coptic Christians who were protesting the recent burning of a church in southern Egypt. Armed with nothing more than wooden crosses, 19 Copts were killed and hundreds injured.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
At a time where pre-natal testing is eliminating more than 90 percent of unborn babies diagnosed with Down syndrome, a new study from Children's Hospital in Boston finds that an overwhelming percentage of families say their lives are better because of the presence of a child with Down syndrome.
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