By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In spite of the fact that social media tools were designed to make communication faster and more efficient, a new study has found that the distraction it causes U.S. workers is costing employers millions in lost productivity every year.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Catholic universities around the country are once again defying the U.S. Bishops by inviting pro-abortion, pro-homosexuality speakers to their commencement ceremonies as well as permitting “lavender commencements” that celebrate homosexuality.
“Mary takes care of all, even of sinners; indeed she glories in being called in a special manner their advocate.”
St. Alphonsus Liguori
For Reflection:
Since Mary desires to advocate for sinners in a special way, I should be completely at peace knowing she is advocating for me. Who else would I like to entrust to her special mediation?
“Am I not here who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the folds of my mantle, in the crossing of my Arms? Do you need anything more?
Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego
For Reflection:
Just as Our Lady spoke these words to Juan Diego, she speaks them to each one of us as well. How does this help me move forward in my confidence to entrust myself to her?
“I entrust you all to Mary most holy, our Mother in heaven, the Star of the Sea of our life: pray to her every day, you children! Give your hand to Mary most holy, so that she may lead you to receive Jesus in a holy way.”
Pope John Paul II
For Reflection:
Do I entrust myself and all that belongs to me to Mary? If not, what do I hold back and why?
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Senate voted yesterday to uphold a Republican-led filibuster against Goodwin Liu, one of President Barack Obama’s most radical judicial picks, effectively ending his chances at a lifetime seat on the federal bench.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Outrage is growing over President Barack Obama’s speech yesterday in which he indicated a desire to impose borders for Israel and Palestine that will resemble those drawn in 1967 after the Six=Day War which will leave many Jewish and Christian holy sites in the hands of the Hamas-aligned Palenstinians.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A day of adult-led depravity known as “Youth Pride Day” took place in the city of Boston last Saturday, an event funded by taxpayer dollars and with the Governor’s endorsement.
“Mary is the excellent masterpiece of the Most High, the knowledge and possession of which He has reserved to Himself. Mary is the ‘sealed fountain,’ the faithful spouse of the Holy Ghost, to whom He alone has entrance.”
St. Louis de Montfort
For Reflection:
Review St. Maximilian Kolbe’s statements about the Blessed Mother. In what way(s) do they parallel these comments of St. Louis de Montfort?
