Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
MSNBC anchor Melissa Harris-Perry is enduring a flood of criticism after donning a pair of tampon earrings to show her support for “reproductive rights” after Texas passed a law banning abortions after 20 weeks.
Yearly Archives: 2013
UK Cracks Down on Porn
UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced that public Wi-Fi and most households will start having filters automatically in place starting in 2014 in order to protect children from stumbling across hard-core pornography while online.
Feast of St. Bridget, Religious (1303 – 1373)
“Eternal praise be to you, my Lord Jesus Christ, Read the rest…
CA to Allow School Kids to Determine Own Gender
A Democratic California Assemblyman has introduced a new bill that will require public schools to allow students to choose which bathroom, locker room, and sports team matches their gender identity – and to do so with or without their parents’ consent.
Pope Carries Own Bags on Plane to Brazil
With the humble simplicity for which he is now known, Pope Francis was seen standing in line with other passengers and carrying his own bags just before departing Fiumicino Airport in Rome today for the 12 hour flight to Brazil.
Are Owls Connected to the New Age?
SP writes: “I wonder if you can tell me what the connection is between owls and the new age movement is. It seems that owls are all the craze & I have even met a few people that hold them as ‘sacred”, which confused me further when they wouldn’t elaborate. Please advise since my daughter received an owl necklace from a friend & I don’t feel comfortable having her wear it.”
Student Wins Mark-of-the-Beast Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by a 15 year-old schoolgirl who objected to wearing a smartID badge at school because it was too much like the “mark of the beast” found in the Bible not only won her lawsuit, but stopped the school district from implementing the program.
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
About St. Mary Magdalene: Read the rest…
Feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor (1559 – 1619)
“The preaching of the word of God is necessary for the spiritual life,
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Saving Souls
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“We should tolerate association with sinners only for the purpose of recalling them to repentance,
by every means short of committing sin ourselves. But when every form of solicitude has been applied in their regard, we should avoid those who persist in their evil ways. -St. Basil the Great For Reflection: In my own life, to what extent have I discovered that sinful people have led me to sin while those striving for holiness have helped me grow more holy? Does this quote speak to me about a current relationship? What should I resolve to do? |
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