Archive for July, 2011
One Big, Happy Polygamous Family?
Three years ago Texas authorities caused a sensation in the United States with a raid on the polygamous Mormon sect living at Yearning For Zion Ranch, during which 401 children were taken into state custody. The pretext for the crackdown was not so much polygamy, although it is a crime in Texas, but forced sex with under-age girls taken as wives by older men. In other words, the well being of children was the main issue [...]
Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for August
Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for August is: “That World Youth Day in Madrid may encourage young people throughout the world to have their lives rooted and built up in Christ”.
His mission intention is: “That Western Christians may be open to the action of the Holy Spirit and rediscover the freshness and enthusiasm of their [...]
Young Voices Speak the Truth about Human Life to UN
The enthusiastic voices of pro-life youth from around the world dominated the events of this week’s High Level Meeting on Youth at the United Nations, drawing the attention of UN bureaucrats and delegates alike. “I keep running into all these pro-lifers, they’re everywhere…in fact most of the people I’ve interviewed are pro-life,” a young woman [...]
Pray for Our Priests
Fr. Aaron from Parish of the Precious Blood in Caribou was a recent call in on Catholic Answers Live, with an important reminder for all: Our priests and bishops need our prayers.
Particularly as we enter the next phase in the cultural battle for marriage, let us pray that those who are called to act in [...]
The Gospel of Chastity
Can those with same-sex attractions truly love each other? Absolutely. The Church by no means is condemning those with same-sex attractions to a loveless life; the question is what practices will be consistent with genuine love and the objective good of the people involved. The Church teaches that those of the same-sex can clearly exercise the love of friendship (philia) in which [...]
The Case for Investigating Planned Parenthood
A new in-depth report on Planned Parenthood by a pro-life group shows that American taxpayers give substantial amounts of money to the abortion provider each year. “By Planned Parenthood’s own accounting, $363 million – one-third of its budget annually – comes from the American taxpayer,” said president of Americans United for Life Dr. Charmaine Yoest [...]
Illinois Catholic Social Services Joins Lawsuit
Today, Catholic Social Services (CSS) of Southern Illinois, affiliated with the Diocese of Belleville, took legal action in Springfield, IL, joining Catholic Charities for the Dioceses of Springfield, Peoria, and Joliet in moving to be added to their lawsuit, filed in June, seeking injunctive relief against efforts by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office [...]
Bishop Malone, Culture Warrior
Winters seems to have a beef with those bishops who, like Chaput, Malone, Tobin and many others, dare engage the culture on issues other than poverty, immigration or universal health care. To do so makes one a “culture warrior bishop,” a title that, coming from the likes of the National Catholic Reporter, should be worn as a badge of honor. On August 6th, make sure you say an extra prayer for Bishop Malone and the rest of our culture warrior bishops [...]
Clergy Offer ‘Fraternal Correction’ to Dissident Groups
Obedience to the Magisterium on doctrinal matters and obedience to the Hierarchy on disciplinary matters is not an option but an essential component of ordained ministry. As Catholic Clergy we are all commissioned by Christ to teach only what the Church teaches and to obey our lawful superiors in humility and filial charity [...]
Maine Right to Life Accepting Nominations for DeGrinney Life Award
Maine Right to Life Committee is now accepting nominations for the annual Patricia DeGrinney Life Award for meritorious service on behalf of the most vulnerable and needy among us.
The Patricia DeGrinney Life Award was instituted in honor of a founding member of pro-life Maine, Patricia DeGrinney, who worked tirelessly for over 30 years to educate [...]
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