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Scientists Discover Aborted Baby Cells Living in Mother’s Brain
LifeNews.com - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:56 pm Scientific American termed the research findings another way: “Scientists discover children’s cells living in mothers’ brains.”
But I wanted to drive home a touching point:...
10 Pro-Life Books on Abortion Worth Reading in 2013
LifeNews.com - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:33 pm Knowledge is power, right? To be a credible pro-life activist, you need to know what you’re talking about. People will trust you only if they trust that you are sharing the truth...
“Grave assault upon both religious liberty and marriage”
The Curt Jester - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:23 pm His Excellency the Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois, has written a two-page letter to be read and/or placed in the bulletins of his parishes...
Diocese of Prince George prepares for new bishop
The Busy Catholic - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:22 pm Archdiocese of Vancouver's 'loss' becomes northern capital's gain
Monsignor Stephen Jensen, bishop-elect of Prince George.(Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic)
Pope Benedict XVI...
What Is The Argument For Denying For Profit Corporations Free Exercise & Religious Liberty Rights ?
Opinionated Catholic - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:16 pm I think this is the big developing story as to Faith and law we shall see in 2013.This discussion and indeed the legal action is happening right now because of the HHS...
Excellent video journalism, or, seeing crucifixes on walls
GetReligion - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:15 pm A journalist I greatly admire shared this video, mentioning it was from the New York Times. It immediately struck me as a riveting piece of journalism with a not-too-small...
Vatican II liturgy emphasizes Jesus' real presence
The Busy Catholic - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:13 pm Priest says Christ still does everything today as he did when He walked among us
Father Bill Burke
The B.C. Catholic has a story by Chris Miller about a talk given by Father Bill...
Venezuelan cardinal urges calm amid President Chavez's health concerns
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:03 pm Caracas, Venezuela, Jan 3, 2013 / 12:03 pm (CNA).- A Venezuelan cardinal has called on locals to remain calm despite the uncertainty surrounding the health of President Hugo...
New cathedral will use old windows
The Deacon's Bench - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:01 pm And they’re beauties, as the sample above shows. Details: The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh has purchased 42 stained glass windows for the new Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. The...
Back to school
Commonweal - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm This weeks New Yorker cover (titled “Threshold”) captures the anxieties of many parents, grandparents, and teachers as school starts up after the holiday, and no doubt many...
Simply Green for the New Year
CatholicMom.com - Jan 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm Simply Green for the New Year
Don’t get me wrong, I love the holiday season. But, a part of me is always glad when the hustle and bustle is over and the to-do lists become a bit...
Pope chooses new auxiliary bishop for Atlanta
EWTN - US Latest News - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:53 pm Atlanta, Ga., Jan 3, 2013 / 12:53 pm (EWTN News/CNA).-
Pope Benedict XVI has named Atlanta priest Monsignor David P. Talley, a convert to Catholicism, as the newest auxiliary...
The democratic beauty of Central Park
Commonweal - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm
In a brief interview, the philosopher Joshua Cohen reflects on the beauty of Central Park, noting how “the park provides an experience of beauty and is also … driven by a...
House Republicans Re-Elect Pro-Life Speaker John Boehner
LifeNews.com - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm Turning back rumors that he would face a challenge from some conservative disgruntled about his leadership, House Republicans re-elected Speaker John Boehner to preside over the...
Half-baked Paganism
The Curt Jester - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:35 pm Some choice bits from Fr. George Rutler at Catholic Exchange (originally published by Crisis Magazine).
“The Catholic saints are never surprised by joy, because they are only...
“Why? Because I am not a Protestant.”
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:31 pm At the National Catholic Register there was an interesting blog post a few days ago by Dan Burke, who recounts how he was beaten to a spiritual pulp by liturgical abuses around...
Hope for 2013: Embracing human nature
Creative Minority Report - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:28 pm *subhead*Natural is good.*subhead* Peering into the abyss of biotechnology, I have often mused that the problem with much of what goes on in fertility clinics and laboratories of...
Five things to Remember for Jan. 3, 2013
USCCB Media Blog - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:24 pm 1. National Migration Week is January 6-12. This year’s
theme: “We are Strangers No Longer: Our Journey of Hope Continues.” Celebration
includes a postcard campaign for...
Michigan Abortions Up Slightly, But Down 52% Since 1987
LifeNews.com - Jan 3, 2013 at 12:22 pm A new report from the state health department in Michigan shows the number of abortions in 2011 — the most recent year for which figures are available — are up very slightly. But...
