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US bishops release proposed new directive on nutrition, hydration
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a proposed new directive on providing nutrition and hydration for patients in a “persistent vegetative state.” The current directive reads: ...
Archbishop Dolan rips New York Times for anti-Catholicism
Calling anti-Catholicism a “national pastime,” Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York has denounced The New York Times for the “unfairness against the Catholic Church” displayed in its pages in the past two weeks.
“The most ...
Christian charity corrects 'frenetic' modern society, Pope tells audience
Continuing his series of talks on the fathers of the early Church, Pope Benedict XVI devoted his weekly audience of October 14 to Peter the Venerable, the 12th-century abbot of Cluny, who was "an admirable example of a man rigorously ascetic with himself yet understanding toward ...
In Czech Republic, Pope Benedict's powerful challenge to secularism
A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.
A new Dawn
It's the dawn of a new day, metaphorically speaking, for Dawn Smith. Dawn has found hope and healing from participating in Project Rachel, a ministry for those suffering from an abortion experience
Family Rosary Announces Winners of 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" Contest
Family Rosary has announced the winners of the 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest. The 13th annual national competition — which encourages students to express their faith through art, poetry and prose — attracted more than 3,000 entries from more than 50,000 participants from across the country. ...
Modern builder of Notre Dame, public servant, priest profiled
Family Theater Productions’ latest documentary “God, Country, Notre Dame: The Story of Father Ted Hesburgh, CSC,” will have its premier broadcast at Noon (EST), Sunday, Nov. 6 on The Hallmark Channel as a special presentation of Faith and Values Media. More information at www.hesburgh.org
Danny's Magic Drawings
“But it’s just a picture,” said Danny. He sat on the sidewalk in front of his house. Green and purple sidewalk chalk smudged his face and t-shirt.
I have an awful problem, and I don’t know what to do. The video game was finally out! He had to have it! Neal overturned the old bandage box he kept his allowance money in and watched $22.37 fall out onto his bed. He didn’t have nearly enough to buy the Drake UI ...
Pest Control Pennies
My problem’s name is Andrew, and he’s all of three foot two.
He hid my orange crayon, and he lost my favorite ...
Drake, UI
Part 4: How to Be a Dynamic and Evangelizing Parish
Two very different parishes show what it takes to be both energetic and spiritual.