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December 5, 2012

Parental Controls on Tablets and Smartphones

CatholicMom.com - 5 months 2 weeks ago

With Christmas around the corner, you’ve been shopping for that perfect gift for the kids. As tablet computers and smart phones have become more affordable, you may be going for...

Weekly Giveaway: Madness, Miracles, and More!

Snoring Scholar - 5 months 2 weeks ago

This week’s giveaway is a PRIZE PACK! That means you win it ALL when you win. Less winners, but more to win. (No, I won’t make a habit of this, but I thought it might be fun to do...

Judges Disagree About Constitutionality of California Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Ban

The Religion Clause - 5 months 2 weeks ago

This week, two federal district court judges in the Eastern District of California, in two separate cases, reached opposite conclusions about the constitutionality of California'...

O Come Emmanuel

Making Things Visible - 5 months 2 weeks ago

I have been singing this non-stop since Sunday. Very lovely...

Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity

EWTN - US Latest News - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Washington D.C., Dec 5, 2012 / 05:40 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted...

Will it will be a Princess Victoria or Elizabeth?

Catholic Herald - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Just here you can see a photograph taken in 1894, showing Queen Victoria, her son, her grandson, and her great-grandson, the future monarchs Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII....

Alleged use of end-of-life care on UK children draws outcry

EWTN - World Catholic News - 5 months 2 weeks ago

London, England, Dec 5, 2012 / 06:01 am (EWTN News).- A recent British Medical Journal article has stirred controversy for indicating that an end-of-life care program intended for...

Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns

Catholic News Agency - General - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Sacramento, Calif., Dec 5, 2012 / 04:02 am (CNA).- A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those with...

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 12/5/12

CatholicMom.com - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Morning Prayer for Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Video Link

Self censorship at the New York Times

GetReligion - 5 months 2 weeks ago

An International Herald Tribune report about Pakistan seems a bit confused as to what constitutes sectarian violence. Written under the title “Christian Aid Worker Is Shot in...

Pro-lifers Urge Ireland Not to Introduce Abortion Bill

American Catholic - Top News - 5 months 2 weeks ago

DUBLIN (CNS) — Thousands of pro-life demonstrators held a candlelight vigil outside the Irish parliament Dec. 4, calling on the government not to introduce abortion legislation.

Daily Scriptures Reflection for 12/5/12

CatholicMom.com - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Loaves and Fishes mosaic in the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha, Israel Scripture: Lectionary 178. Isaiah 25:6-10. Psalm 23:1-3. 3-4.5.6. Matthew 15:29-37: Wednesday’s...

Pope makes second appeal for Congo as situation worsens

EWTN - Vatican News - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Vatican City, Dec 5, 2012 / 03:39 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The Pope has repeated his plea for international humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo just two months after...

Archbishop says Church movements curb American individualism

EWTN - US Latest News - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Washington D.C., Dec 5, 2012 / 04:03 am (EWTN News).- The energy and zeal of new ecclesial communities can help renew the Church in America and revitalize a faith necessary to...

Duchess of Cambridge's illness could save lives, author says

Catholic News Agency - General - 5 months 2 weeks ago

Denver, Colo., Dec 5, 2012 / 02:19 am (CNA).- The Duchess of Cambridge’s stay in the hospital for severe morning sickness could help other women avoid aborting their children,...