In a move that is considered to be a win for religious employers in the U.S., the Supreme Court has decided not to rule on the government’s controversial birth control mandate as it pertains to religious institutions and has sent the dispute back to the lower courts for resolution.
Yearly Archives: 2016
Perceiving Eternity
“I travel, I work, suffer my weak health,
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TX to Obama: “Keep Your 30 Pieces of Silver”
TX Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says his state will not yield to “blackmail” from the Obama Administration after it issued a directive on Friday – the same day that an 8 year-old Chicago girl was nearly choked to death by a man in a ladies’ room – that all public schools in the country must allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.
Wicca Grows in U.S.
It should come as a surprise to no one that the American fascination with the occult is resulting in the rapid growth of a type of witchcraft known as Wicca.
Feast of St. Dymphna, Virgin and Martyr, D. 620(?)
Here us, O God, Our Saviour! You chose
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Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle
“You, Lord, know the hearts of men.
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Mary Visits Her Children: Our Lady of Fatima
Nine-year-old Lucia dos Santos looked into the angry face of her mother and wondered if this was what the Beautiful Lady meant when she said Lucia would suffer. Little Lucia had never experienced such fury from her mother, nor had her mother ever called her a liar before. Indeed, her heart was deeply saddened. Yet a warm glow filled her whenever she thought about the Lady from Heaven who had visited her and her younger cousins, Jacinta and Francisco. Read the rest…
FDA on Tattoos: Think Before You Ink!
With almost one in every five Americans now sporting at least one tattoo, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new consumer alert on potential health risks associated with these permanent markings.
“Sextortion” Crimes on the Rise
The recent case of two students at George Mason University who sent explicit videos to someone who then blackmailed them into sending money has drawn new attention to a crime that is becoming a significant threat to children.
Pope to Explore Reinstating Female Deacons
St. Phoebe, 1st Century Deaconess
During discussions with 900 heads of female religious orders yesterday, Pope Francis indicated his desire to set up a commission to study the possibility of reinstating female deacons.
