Naturopath on Trial for Patient's Death
A naturopathic "doctor" from Montreal is facing criminal charges in connection with the death of an 84 year-old man who died after she injected him with magnesium.
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The Journey of a Grace
“Every grace that this world receives is ordinarily distributed in three steps: from God to Christ, from Christ to the Virgin, and from the Virgin to us.”
St. Bernardine of Siena
For Reflection: How are these three steps visible in both the moment of Mary’s Annunciation as well as in Simeon’s prophesy at Jesus’ Presentation? Journal any insights or blessings you receive as you ponder this reality
Happy 25th!
Today is our 25th Anniversary in Catholic communications. I can’t believe it! What a joy it has been to proclaim the Good News of Our Lord, Jesus Christ around the world! And what an absolute pleasure and privilege it has been for both Fr. Ed and I to work together in this apostolic work. We appreciate your love and support!
Pro-Aborts Go Ballistic Over Komen-Planned Parenthood Rupture
The fallout from a decision by the Susan G. Komen (SGK) Foundation to defund Planned Parenthood has exploded into a flood of vitriol directed against the organization from abortion supporters which is being fueled by reports from Komen insiders that the new rules were designed specifically to cut funding to the abortion giant.
Law Introduced to Block HHS Mandate
Senator Marco Rubio has introduced the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012 that is aimed at repealing the Obama administration's mandate forcing faith-based employers to offer insurance coverage that provides contraceptives, abortifacients and sterilizations free-of-charge.
Termination Kits Offered as Backup for Recalled Pills
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Due to the recall of two Pfizer brands of birth control pills this week due to defective packaging, a doctor on NBC's Today show recommended that women that use other options for the time being, such as condoms and over-the-counter "termination kits."
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
“God has willed to make use of Mary for the sanctification of souls, having already made use of her to bring about the Incarnation.”
St. Louis de Montfort
For Reflection: Consider this quote in light of the First Dolor. How does it apply to Simeon’s prophesy to Our Lady about the sword in her heart? In what way does this apply to her spiritual motherhood? Personally, how have you seen Mary both “birth” Jesus in your heart and work toward your own sanctification?
Susan G. Komen Pulls Planned Parenthood Funding
The Susan G. Komen Foundation announced that is has pulled all funding from Planned Parenthood due to a stipulation that the charity cannot grant funds to organizations undergoing investigations by local, state or federal authorities.
The Meaning of "Duh"
"Mom," said Julia. "It is so sad that Maggie and Elise aren't friends anymore."
"They're not?" asked my daughter. "What happened?"
"Maggie said 'duh'." Julia replied somberly.
"She said, 'duh'?" asked Thea.
"Yes," said Julia, clearly with the sound of "duh" in her voice.
"Well," said Thea. "You know Julia, there are two meanings for 'duh.' It all depends on your tone of voice. You can say 'duh' and it means you agree with someone. Or you can say 'duh' and it means the other person is stating the obvious -- you know, saying what everyone else already knows."
"I know that, Mommy. She said 'duh'!" definition two.
"That's too bad," said my daughter.
"I know." said Julia. "It's really sad."
Thea and I exchanged a knowing glance. Julia was "coming of age" in the world of social communication and beginning to realize that tone of voice matters. She was also beginning to see how fragile friendship can be -- the power of one syllable can destroy it.
Tone of voice and tonal inflection communicate -- often more directly than the actual words being spoken. Tone of voice can bring comfort and solace or hurt and misery. It can be an instrument that heals and bonds a friendship or a sword that slashes it to ribbons.
Tonal inflection is just the same -- it can indicate solidarity or derision by the mere emphasis placed on one word over another.
Just as we ought to select our words carefully so that we properly communicate what we are expressing and are rightly understood, so too should we guard our tone of voice and tonal inflection to make sure of the same.
What we say matters. And how we say it matters, too. Both are creative forces that can bring joy and peace or sorrow and pain. What are your words saying today? Are they relationship builders or relationship busters?
HHS Mandate Ignites Catholics
The Catholic Church in the U.S. is rallying in defense of religious freedom with more than 93 bishops and a new lay-run national campaign calling up on the faithful to oppose a new federal mandate that will force religious employers to violate their consciences by mandating insurance coverage for medical practices that violate the tenets of the faith.
