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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer A new program that supports separated or divorced persons who with to remain faithful to the obligations of the Sacrament of Matrimony has been launched in the U.S.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer The Vatican has released Pope Benedict XVI's new encyclical, “Caritas in veritate” (Charity in Truth), in which the Holy Father forcefully maintains the link between life ethics and social ethics.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer Cardinal Justin Rigali, Chairman of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, criticized the final guidelines for human embryonic stem cell research issued yesterday by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Father Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C. and I are at EWTN producing the next ten programs for The Abundant Life. They are slated to air this Fall. It has been a dynamic week filled with great guests and great topics. Here is an overview: Widowhood: Challenge and Grace, Guest: Ronda Chervin, Ph.D. The Cross in Our Lives: Living in Hope and Confidence, Guests: Linda Santo (mother of Little Audrey Santo), Lisa Valianti O'Brien Our Lady, Our Mother, Guest: Michael Shea Angels: Our Spiritual Friends, Guest: Mike Aquilina Socialism: Threat to Freedom, Guest: Samuel Gregg The Spiritual Battle: Round II, Guests: John LaBriola, Father Tom Euteneuer Lay Apostolates in Mission: Guests, Bobbi and Dan Vaughan, Pete Truax, Monsignor Matthew Odong The Defense of Traditional Marriage, Guests: Paul Rondeau, Mary Jo Anderson, Father Tom Euteneuer Divorced and Catholic: What is One to Do?, Guests: Lisa Duffy, Vince Frese Confirmation: Call to Knighthood: Guest, Thomas K. Sullivan As you can see, we have a diverse group of shows and a diverse group of guests. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to move through the week.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer The National Institutes for Health (NIH) published their official guidelines today regarding human embryonic stem cell research after admitting that they disregarded 30,000 of the approximately 49,000 comments received during the public comment period because they were deemed to be “not responsive to the question put forth."

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer   Nothing noteworthy came of the president’s “round table” discussion with Catholic journalists last week. He called differences on the abortion issue “healthy,” said his conscience clause protections would be “robust” and advised Christians to examine their beliefs about homosexuality to be sure they’re not hurting anyone.

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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer The Pope has sent a letter to the leaders of industrialized nations meeting in Italy this week for a G8 summit to unite in order to face the economic challenges that are currently affecting the destinies of mankind.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer The world's oldest surviving Bible, parts of which have been kept in four different countries for more than a century, has been reunited and published in full online.

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Thirty-six years ago today, I stood before God, family, and friends, looked into the eyes of a wonderful man and pledged to love, honor, and obey him until death us do part. And for nearly thirty-four years, I did my best to keep those vows.  Today, I remember my dear husband with joy, gratitude, and love. Eternal rest grant unto you, my Love, and may the perpetual light shine upon you. May your soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Writer Nineteen pro-life Democrats in the U.S. House signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressing their opposition to any health care reform that includes abortion funding.

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