By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Two cases involving parents who lost a child because they chose to pray rather than seek medical attention were decided in court this week.
Yearly Archives: 2009
How Legislators Could Pass “Obamacare” by Thanksgiving
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A major Washington DC think tank has confirmed a four-part plan by Congressional leadership that if used, could allow “Obamacare” to be rammed into law by Thanksgiving without anyone knowing what is actually in the bill.
Birth Control Pills May Alter Choice of Partners
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new study raises the question of whether the use of oral contraceptives is interfering with a woman’s ability to choose, compete for and retain a partner.
Cardinal Warns of Growth of Atheism Among Youth
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
During a recent interview, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago warns about the growth of a fashionable new atheism among the nation’s youth.
The Rosary — A Way to Contemplation
Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This prayer, though simple in form, is really a way to take us to the depths of union with God. The following is from The Women of Grace Foundational Study Guide.
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The Rosary is an ancient prayer form that incorporates all three categories of prayer — vocal, meditative, and contemplative. Its name is derived from the word rosarius, meaning a garland or bouquet of roses. This popular devotion has been practiced in teh Chruch for more than a thousand years.
Planned Parenthood Conducts Clinical Trials on Minors
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The American Life League (ALL) released a recent survey that reveals that at least 10 Planned Parenthood clinical trials involving birth control pills were conducted on underage girls as young as 13.
Parents: Beware of Bad Books in Schools!
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The problem of offensive reading material being assigned or made available to minors in the nation’s public schools has come to the forefront again when the father of a high school student in Virginia discovered a banned book advocating homosexual acts, rape, and bestiality in his son’s possession. The book came from a teacher at the school.
Archbishop Chaput Rebuts pro-Obama Vatican Theologian
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A prestigious Italian daily has chosen to publish Denver Archbishop Charles J. Chaput rebuttal of arguments made in support of President Obama’s appearance at Notre Dame last spring by Cardinal Georges Cottier,Theologian Emeritus of the Pontifical Household.
Divine Mercy — Gift for Our Times
“My daughter, be diligent in writing down every sentence I tell you concerning My mercy, because this is meant for a great number of souls who will profit from it.”
So said Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister M. Faustina Kowalska, a religious sister of the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. And so began one of the most influential spiritual movements of our day and time — Divine Mercy.
“Doctored” Event at White House Draws Criticism
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Americans concerned about the way the government is handling the current health care reform debate were disappointed to learn that in an attempt to bolster support for the controversial bills, the White House “doctored” yesterday’s Rose Garden event where 150 doctors were given white coats to wear in order to make the scene look more convincing to the public.
