Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThe commodification of human life is spiraling toward a new low as a leading US scientists claims that it will soon be feasible to rank embryos according to their potential IQ, enabling couples to pick the “smartest” child and discard those that don’t measure up.
RC asks: “What should I do with a couple of old bibles that are damaged beyond use? Can I just throw them out?”
May 28
“Recite your Rosary with faith, with humility, with confidence, and with perseverance.”
-St. Bernardine of Siena
Today’s Reflection:
When I pray the Rosary, do I recite it with faith, humility, confidence, and perseverance? If not, how can I do so?
CF writes: "I live in an over 55 community that is constantly promoting yoga and other 'fitness' programs. The newest program being offered to the seniors is the Feldenkrais Method . . . Are you familiar with this method of fitness? Is this another 'New Age' type program? I looked on the website and it sure looks like one to me. What concerns me the most is that no “religious” activities are allowed at the Club House, no services or Bible studies, yet they offer several of these “yoga” type programs. Would you be so kind as to help me address this?”
May 27
“The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.”
–St. Francis de Sales
Today’s Reflection:
How can I incorporate praying the Rosary on this Memorial Day?
We recently wrote an article assessing a consumer scam known as Maximized Living Chiropractics. The following testimony is from a woman whose negative experience ought to give everyone cause to pause before becoming involved in this practice.
MG asks: "I was wondering if someone could give me information on Mandala meditation and Labyrinth walking. My church is planning a retreat for high schoolers and these two things are included in the retreat."
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThanks to a new bill that was just signed into law by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, there are now three options to choose from when determining what will be done with our human remains – burial, cremation, or to become a couple wheel-barrels full of compost. It might sound eco-friendly to some, but how does it line up with Church teaching on the proper treatment of the dead?
