By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In the wake of the Notre Dame scandal, Francis Cardinal Arinze delivered a commencement speech at The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in New Hampshire on May 10 in which he stressed the need for authentic Catholic education, asking, “ . . . what does it profit us if a student is an intellectual giant but a moral baby?”
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Declining moral standards in the West continue to produce bizarre family situations, but few are as shocking as the Texas woman who learned that her 11 month-old twins do not have the same father.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
On the heels of a Gallup poll revealing a pro-life majority in the U.S. for the first time since 1995, another poll by Fox News which found a majority of voters believing judicial experience rather than ideology is the "single most important factor” in picking the next Supreme Court justice, is proving the Obama administration to be out of touch with the American mainstream.
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Not long ago, my granddaughter of four came and nuzzled up close to me. "Good morning, Julia, " I said. No answer. "Julia?" Still no answer. "Something wrong?" I asked.
"Yes," came the quiet response.
"What's the matter?"
"I'm grumpy and I'm mad."
"Why are you grumpy and mad, sweet lady?" I asked.
"Because I didn't want to get up. I want to sleep some more," came the little response. Not being a morning person myself, I could certainly relate to her displeasure.
"Well, Julia" said I, "you have a whole day in front of you with lots of blessings and surprises. Let's ask Jesus to help you feel better and fill you with zip so you can enjoy it," I offered.
"Okay," came the less than enthusiatic response.
And so we did. I don't know if Julia felt better, but that little prayer sure helped me get my day going.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, a pro-abortion “Catholic” politician who is on the Obama Administration’s "short list" of possible replacements for retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter, will be in Washington today, raising speculation about whether or not she will meet with the president about the vacancy.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
While speaking to journalists during the flight back to Rome after his historic and eventful pilgrimage to the Holy Land last week, he cited the encouraging ecumenical atmosphere, the people’s openness to inter-religious dialogue, and their profound desire for peace as his most lasting impressions.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A man known for his autocratic style who recently spearheaded a massive condom-distribution program in New York City has been appointed by President Barack Obama to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
President Barack Obama’s much anticipated speech at Notre Dame yesterday turned out to be a typical “campaign” speech wherein he called for seeking the middle-ground on abortion even while neglecting to mention his own radical abortion record or that of most of the appointees in his administration.
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Gypsy. The word itself conjures up images of campfires, reverie, and sometimes raucous behavior. Rarely, however, does it illicit thoughts of piety, holiness of life, and martyrdom. But such is the case of Blessed Ceferino Gimenez Malla, a man pronounced "Blessed" by Pope John Paul II on May 4, 1997. His witness to the faith is an inspiration for each one of us in this our day and time, and we would do well to ask for his prayerful intercession.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Obama nominee to head the Office of Legal Counsel, Dawn Johnsen, who called pregnant women “fetal containers” and “losers in the contraceptive lottery,” may be paying the price for her radical abortion stance as Senate leaders say she does not have enough votes for confirmation.
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