July 28, 2012
When the official history of the great human rights movement of our age is written – and make no mistake it will be written – there will be several women, men, associations, movements and organizations holding a deserved place of honor. Right at the top of that list will be an indefatigable Catholic Priest and Champion for Life named Fr Frank Pavone and the vital association which the Lord of Life called him to found, Priests for Life. I recently had the joy of speaking at length with my friend of many years. I asked him about the events of the last several months and have incorporated his responses in this article.
July 27, 2012
From contemplating suicide, agnosticism, prison, and finally home to the Catholic Church, David L. Gray gives his amazing testimony about finding the Truth.
July 27, 2012
I wish that 10 years ago someone had educated me on pornography. What it is, what it does and what it reaches in and destroys in the hearts, minds and bodies of men and women. I wish someone would have told me I would begin to objectify men, build up images in my mind and think of sex day in and day out, to the point where I couldn’t remain focused on anything else.
July 27, 2012
The Catholic family that owns a Colorado-based company won a court victory in their battle to stop the Obama administration from requiring them to provide insurance coverage for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization and contraception, a mandate they say violates their religious beliefs and First Amendment rights.
July 26, 2012
For decades, there has been a First Amendment battle raging over the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla, Calif., where a large cross anchors a tribute to Korean War veterans. Because it sits on public property, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has long argued that the cross amounts to an unconstitutional entanglement of government and religion.
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July 26, 2012
The Jim Henson Foundation have shown their true colors as they have officially stopped supporting Chick-Fil-A by removing their Muppet toys from kids meals.
July 25, 2012
A high-ranking Church official has been sentenced to six years in prison for covering up child sex abuse cases in Philadelphia. The case is a result of efforts by the Church and civil authorities to aggressively eliminate pedophiles from the ranks of the clergy along with the people who protect them. The sentence is expected to send a message to others in positions of trust.
July 25, 2012
When we begin to understand the mystery of the Sacrament of Marriage and how it is a reflection of the marriage of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5: 21-33), we can then begin to understand why contraception is intrinsically evil. In order to be in tune with God and His holy will, a married man and a married woman must have a profound, intimate and personal relationship with God. This relationship is fostered and deepened through a daily and well-disciplined life of prayer. Christian marriage is a call to learn the way of love; a vocation to follow Jesus Christ.
July 25, 2012
July 25, 2012 / MariaNews.com Rep wants public hearing on Planned Parenthood after woman’s death By Fox News WASHINGTON D.C. (Fox News) - Planned Parenthood is facing new calls for congressional scrutiny after a Chicago woman died following an abortion at a local clinic last week. Twenty-four-year old Tonya Reaves died Friday of hemorrhaging following the abortion, according ...
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July 24, 2012
Are you afraid to witness in defense of the unborn and other victims of injustice? Are you afraid to take a stand in favor of the teachings of Jesus and against the popular currents of a secular culture destructive to life and family?
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