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Gratitude
By Judie Brown Donald DeMarco, PhD, one of our favorite Catholic philosophers, once wrote, “There can be no happiness without gratitude.” I agree with that statement one hundred percent. Further, DeMarco wrote of the 10 lepers who were cured by Christ, reminding us that only one—a Samaritan—returned to Christ to thank Him for curing him. And Christ said, “‘Were not all ten made clean? The other...
A Rousing Game of ‘Go Fish’–I Mean ‘Go Wish’
We now have a new card game to play in 2012—a frightening game called “Go Wish.”
Coming to Your Home Soon: New Year’s Resolutions
It is that time of year when people of good will begin thinking seriously about what should be done differently, uttered with more care, or otherwise contemplated as an action worthy of change in the coming year.
Pregnancy may change mom’s brain for good
Time in the womb is obviously important for the development of the fetal brain. But pregnancy is also a time for changes in Mom’s brain — changes that may prepare women to become better mothers. In fact, recent research is revealing that fetuses have more...
Emanoel and Jesus
In Brazil abortion is not part of the cultural framework, and abortion laws are very restrictive in the country. As a result when children are born with abnormalities, even very extreme abnormalities, we have women and families who warmly welcome these new lives...
Mark Steyn: An upside-down family tree
Our lesson for today comes from the Gospel according to Luke. No, no, not the manger, the shepherds, the wise men, any of that stuff, but the other birth: “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall...
Reflections on 2011
To say that 2011 has been a watershed year in the battle against Planned Parenthood is an understatement. This has been a year that has seen the effort to close down Planned Parenthood escalate to new and successful heights. But, don’t take my word for...