More than 82,000 American people have signed on to a petition demanding that public schools in the United States stop forcing Buddhist meditation practices such as mindfulness on students in violation of their religious liberty.
Yearly Archives: 2019
Bakugan, Star Wars and the Occult
JS writes: “I was wondering if you could explain to me what ties if any the game bakugan has to the occult. My son, who is in kindergarten, came home begging for bakugan items that he had seen other kids had at school. I thought that I had heard it had ties to the occult but not familiar enough with the game/video and could not find any occult information on it from the internet. We would not allow the game, figures or cards into our house but I have had a hard time explaining exactly why he could not have the items. Do you have an easy way to explain occult to children? I am also wondering if StarWars The Clone Wars” has occult ties.”
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
May 13
“The knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary.”
–St. Irenaeus
Today’s Reflection:
Why was Mary’s obedience so pivotal in salvation history?
The May Crowning ~ Time-honored, Beautiful, Eminently Fitting
O Mary! We crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May!
These lyrics are a familiar component of the annual May Crowning, the Marian devotion which takes place in many parishes around the time when we celebrate Mother’s Day. This rite is one traditional aspect of the dedication of the month of May to Mary, the Mother of God, and also our Mother.
Life on earth is a warfare
May 12
“Recognize it or not, our life on earth is a warfare (see CCC, 409), and every day and age from the beginning of time tells the story of dour combat with diabolic forces, a war between good and evil. This battle originated in the heavens before the dawn of humanity but was not confined there. It spilled onto the earth, placing all generations of humanity in a perpetual
state of general quarters.”
– Johnnette S. Benkovic and Thomas K. Sullivan
Today’s Reflection
How do I struggle with good and evil in my life? In what ways can I combat evil by prayer of the Rosary, fasting, and almsgiving?
Docility of heart
May 11
“What do you want of me?”
– Lucia dos Santos to Our Lady of Fatima
Today’s Reflection
Ponder Lucia’s question to Our Lady of Fatima? How is her docility of heart something we can emulate in our own lives?
Peace is a gift
May 10
“Peace is a gift of God, not the work of politicians.”
– Father Petrus Pavlicek
Today’s Reflection
How can we be more receptive to the peace that only God can give?
Abortion Clinic At Center of Firestorm Has History of Failed Inspections
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Planned Parenthood clinic where Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims claimed to be defending women by harassing pro-life protestors has a history of state health and safety violations.
Why Rebirthing Therapy Should be Illegal
AL writes: “I am wondering what information you have on rebirthing and sozo prayer.”
Idleness
May 9
“It is not permissible for anyone to remain idle.”
-Christifidelis Laici, 3
Today’s Reflection
How can you become more engaged in the life of the Church and your Christian faith?
