All life should be respected from beginning to natural end, even when doctors think it’s all over for a patient, because the Author of Life can choose to intervene at any point - which is exactly what happened last week when a 13 year-old “brain dead” boy suddenly regained consciousness.
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Ten employees of the Long Island-based United Health Programs of America were awarded $5.1 million in compensatory and punitive damages by a jury who ruled that the company forced employees to practice rituals associated with a cult-like organization that relies on a cartoon character known as “Onionhead” to teach “emotional awareness” to followers.
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The beauty of the month of May is reflected not only in nature but also in its dedication to Our Lady and in recognition of our earthly mothers. Additionally, it is the traditional time of great rejoicing as colleges and universities across the country celebrate commencement ceremonies.
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Annie and John Paul Deddens
"Prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." –St. Therese of Lisieux
I found out about Pray More Novenas years before getting to know Annie. When I learned the backstory of how Pray More Novenas came in existence, I remember thinking- wow! this couple really has something special!
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Boy Scouts of America has hammered the last nail in its coffin by officially removing the “Boy” from its name, a decision that has left at least one mother very disappointed.
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Even before the ink was dry on a new Iowa abortion law that will ban all abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, the abortion industry announced plans to challenge the law – but confident supporters say “See you in court!”
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May 7
"Peace is a gift of God, not the work of politicians."
- Father Petrus Pavlicek
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May 6
"What do you want of me?"
- Lucia dos Santos to Our Lady of Fatima
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May 5
"Say the Rosary, to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war."
- Our Lady of Fatima to the children at Fatima
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Today is National Star Wars Day and many of the film’s fans will be offering the movie’s famous greeting ,“May the force be with you,” or its pun for the day, “May the fourth be with you.” Judging by world conditions and the strife that abounds both at home and abroad, we could use some force and power to bring relief, order, and justice to our beleaguered globe.
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