A troubled teen performing at an open mic night in an Oregon club stabbed himself to death in front of a cheering audience who thought it was an act.
Crowd Cheers as Teen Stabs Himself To Death On-Stage
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
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Is Tweeting Bad for the Brain?
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A team of researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) released a study last week that found evidence that the constant distraction of smart phones and social networks like Twitter can hinder long-term memory and mental performance.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen Cause Moves Ahead
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The cause for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is set to advance next month when Bishop Daniel J. Jenky of Peoria will present the Pope with the position paper summarizing the life and virtue of one of America's most beloved television evangelists.
UK Approves Sex Change Drug for 12 Year-Olds
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Those of you who were shocked by our story last week about a new trend that celebrates boys who like to dress up as girls shouldn't be too shocked to learn that the UK has approved a drug for children as young as 12 that will stunt the development of sexual organs to pave the way for eventual gender change surgery.
There May Be No Scientific Proof that "Chi" Exists, but There's No Proof of God's Existence Either. What's the Difference?
PC writes: "It is said many times on your blog that there is no scientific proof of "energy." It can be argued that there is no scientific evidence of God either. How do we as Catholics share the potential dangers of energy practitioners with loved ones?"
Votes to Continue Funding Planned Parenthood and ObamaCare Expected to Prove Costly in 2012
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Several high-profile bills, including one to defund Planned Parenthood and ObamaCare, were defeated in the U.S. Senate yesterday, with many saying those Senators who voted against the bills should expect to be haunted by their votes in the upcoming election.
Study: Despite Church Teaching, Only 3 percent of Catholic Women Use NFP
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new report has found that in spite of Church teaching against the use of artificial contraception, 98 percent of sexually active Catholic women have relied on these methods rather than natural family planning (NFP) to regulate births.
Two Worlds Collide at UN Over Family Planning
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
At a UN panel hosted last week by the Holy See, representatives of the developed world castigated the Vatican and others for opposing family planning while spokespersons for the developing world argued they need more - not less - people.
The Enneagram is Still Alive and Well in U.S. Catholic Parishes, In Spite of Church Warnings!
SK writes: "I have been seeing a catholic social worker at CSS. Years ago he did a personality test from the Enneagram and gave me literature to read. Also scripture to look up that correspond to certain characteristics I want to change. He is a deacon, I would think he would not have recommenced this if it was no spiritually good for me……… please comment."
Newly Released Undercover Tapes Reveal National Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Abortion Centers
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A pro-life organization that took the lead in uncovering the widespread practice among abortion providers of covering up the sexual abuse of minors has decided to release its full inventory of undercover tapes.
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