While visiting the remains of Blessed John XXIII, Pope Francis gave sound advice to the faithful when he encouraged them to imitate Pope John’s daily abandonment to God that enabled him “to completely break away from himself and to adhere to Christ.”
Yearly Archives: 2013
Australian Court Approves First Non-Gendered Person
Australia has become the first country in the world to officially recognize a person of “non-specified” gender after a court of appeals permitted the existence of a third sex that is neither male nor female.
Pro-Adoption TV Series Premiers June 7
The woman whose adoption story inspired the hit movie, The Blindside, is debuting in a new television series designed to help families get through the adoption process.
My Best Friend
“By reading and reflecting I found God; Read the rest…
Same-Sex Marriage Fails in Illinois
In spite of last-minute efforts by President Barack Obama to get support for same-sex marriage, lawmakers in his home state of Illinois failed to garner enough support to bring the matter to a vote during this session.
Is Georgetown About to Lose it’s Catholic Status?
Concerned alumni, students, parents and faculty of Georgetown University have sent a letter to Washington DC’s Cardinal Donald Wuerl officially requesting that the Church deal with the profound secularism that abounds on the campus and to consider, if necessary, revoking the university’s right to call it self both “Catholic” and “Jesuit.”
Can We Wear Yoga-Inspired Shoes?
JR writes: “I was on QVC looking for a comfortable pair of ballet flats. Wouldn’t ya’ know? I landed on what appeared to be a very cute, comfortable shoe that was being featured on air. Oh – it was soooo cute – sooo comfortable. It was a new design by Kalso also known for the “Earth Shoe.” The Kalso Rep spoke about how Kelso was a “yogi” and designed one of the “poses” right into the shoe; the body would be in alignment. Is it okay to buy these?”
Eyes Wide Open
“One must see God Read the rest…
Feast of Corpus Christi
“And let all take care that no unbaptized person tastes Read the rest…
Feast of St. Justin, Martyr
“Though beheaded, and crucified, and thrown to wild beasts, Read the rest…
