Monthly Archives: March 2011

March Gracelines

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Feast of St. Joseph,
Husband of Mary

“Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt. Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt.”
Matthew 2:13- 14

For Reflection:
St. Joseph responded to the word of God immediately. How quickly do I respond to God’s word and the promptings of the Holy Spirit? St. Joseph’s obedience to God saved his family from calamity. Can I remember a time when my obedience to God saved me from some disaster or unfortunate situation? To what extent will this help me to promptly obey God today and in the future?

NJ Court Rules Mother Must Adopt Child Conceived Through IVF

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist

In a decision that could have a far-reaching impact on couples who choose in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy to start a family, a New Jersey court has ruled that a woman cannot be named the mother of a child she did not give birth to, and with whom she has no genetic links.

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Administration Asks Supreme Court to Deny Request for Expedited Review of ObamaCare

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist 

In legal papers filed with the Supreme Court late Monday night, officials in the Obama Administration asked the high court to delay taking up a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ObamaCare.

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Beware of “Catholic” Booklet Touting Same-Sex Marriage

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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington DC is warning Catholics to stay away from a new booklet produced by the controversial New Ways Ministry which advocates “marriage equality” for same-sex couples because it is not based on Church teaching.

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