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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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI has approved the miracle required to beatify Pope John Paul II and, pending confirmation from the Vatican, is expected to preside over a May 1 beatification celebration.
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"A living love hurts. Jesus, to prove His love for us, died on the Cross. The mother, to give to her child, has to suffer. If you really love one another properly, there must be sacrifice."
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
For Reflection:
Where is God asking me to sacrifice in love right now?
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The man who has long stood in the way of legalizing same-sex marriage in the state of Maryland is allowing a committee realignment within the State House that will all but insure the passage of a same-sex marriage bill sometime this year.
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