By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the first moonwalk, and some of NASA’s top astronauts are endorsing a pro-life commercial about the event that promotes the potential of human life.
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Official says Obama’s “Robust” Conscience Protection Promise is Phony
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Even though President Barack Obama promised a “robust” conscience clause protecting health care workers, a former official of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says his $635 billion off-budget reserve fund includes principles that will deny health providers the freedom to choose not to kill unborn babies through abortion.
“Under It” or “Over It?”
I have been laid a bit low the last few days with some kind of infection in my respiratory system. The doctor gave me antibiotics and I am confident I will be feeling better pretty soon. In the meantime, what is one to do? Type A’s don’t generally do well with lack of activity, and this particular Type A (me) chomps at the bit even from a sickbed.
Does a physical malady have to put us out of commission? Or, does the Divine Physician sometimes “prescribe” a down time for some particular benefit?
Given the fact that nothing happens outside of God’ permissive will, we have to acknowledge that even a bout with the flu or the common cold is an opportunity for grace. So — how do we make good use of this time?
Health Care Bills Hide Abortion Coverage
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pro-life legislators are warning that the two healthcare reform bills moving through Congress at this moment will open the door to the largest expansion of abortion in America since Roe v. Wade.
New Research Reveals Unborn Babies Have Memories
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Using sound and vibration stimulation, Dutch researchers were able to determine that unborn babies have short-term memory from at least 30 weeks gestation – or about two months before they are born.
Pope Undergoes Surgery After Fall While on Vacation
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI underwent surgery this morning after falling and breaking his wrist while on vacation in the Italian alps.
New Study Confirms Living Together Doesn’t Work
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The results of a new study on cohabitation is adding to the mounting pile of evidence that living together before marriage leads to increased risk of divorce and lower satisfaction in marriage.
Catholic Surgeon General Nominee Supports Abortion Rights
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A White House spokesman is confirming that President Barack Obama’s nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Regina Benjamin, is a Catholic who supports abortion rights.
British Conductor Commits Suicide with Ailing Wife
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
One of Britain’s most distinguished orchestra conductors flew to Switzerland with his terminally ill wife last week to join her in ending their lives together in an assisted-suicide clinic.
Military Excuses Soldier Who Challenged Obama’s Citizenship
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The soldier who refused to report for deployment to Afghanistan because it would require him to serve under a president who never proved his eligibility for office, has had his orders revoked.
