By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Move over Harry Potter. There’s a new occult thriller in town and teens and ‘tweens can’t get enough of it.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Outbreak of Bubonic Plague in Terrorist Camp
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
At least 40 members of an al-Qaeda training camp in North Africa have died from an outbreak of bubonic plague in their camp.
Homosexual Bishop’s Invocation Goes Unheard
Commentary By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
It must have been one of those “God-incidences.” Yesterday’s invocation by openly homosexual Episcopal bishop Gene V. Robinson on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which began with “O God of our many understandings,” wasn’t heard by too many people. A malfunctioning microphone and HBO’s decision not to include the prayer in their coverage resulted in Robinson’s message being largely unheard.
Priest Gives Good Advice for Parents And Programs For Teenagers
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Even though parenting a teenage boy is legendary for its difficulty, Legionary of Christ and spiritual director Father Michael Sliney has identified seven things parents can do to have a better relationship with their adolescent son.
Pope Encourages Family Life
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In his video address to participants at the Sixth World Meeting of Families in Mexico City, Pope Benedict XVI said families must become “a living Gospel which everyone may read” and called upon Christians everywhere to work for “adequate cultural, juridical, economic, social and health protection for families,” and support for freedom of choice in the schooling of their children.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Corrects Inauguration Promotion
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Under a hail of criticism, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has corrected its announcement about celebrating “freedom of choice” on Inauguration Day with a free doughtnut of “choice.” The company realized the inappropriateness of its phrasing and reissued the announcement with the offending language removed.
Pope Encourages Iranian Catholics
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
During the “ad limina” visit of the bishops of Iran, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Iranian Catholics to be patient during the difficult times in which they are living.
Former Head of Liberal “Catholics for Faithful Citizenship” Arrested
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The former head of the liberal Catholics for Faithful Citizenship was arrested in Ohio on Jan. 14 on seven felony prostitution charges, including some involving minors.
Krispy Kreme Celebrates Obama with “Freedom of Choice” Donuts
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The popular donut company, Krispy Kreme, has decided to celebrate the anti-life beliefs of President-elect Barack Obama by offering a free “doughnut of choice” to every customer on Inauguration Day.
Bush Declares Sanctity of Human Life Day
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In keeping with his strong pro-life beliefs, one of his last acts of President George W. Bush is to proclaim Monday, January 18, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day.
