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7,400 Urge Boston College NOT to Honor Pro-Abortion Prime Minister Enda Kenny

2013-05-19T14:25:00.001-04:00

While the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny promotes abortion on demand in Ireland, Catholic Boston College plans to grant him an honorary degree and a platform at its commencement ceremonies on May 20. Please sign your protest here to oppose this grave scandal TFP Student Action has launched a petition, urging Boston College to cancel Enda Kenny's scheduled appearence. So far

As Our Lady said at Fatima, Communism is spreading its errors across the world -- Venezuela - Cuba - Brazil: Dictatorships and Anesthesia

2013-05-19T14:24:00.001-04:00

by Javier Gonzalez Here are a few events that lie half-buried in the postmodern maelstrom. We believe it is important to recall them because they generate ongoing consequences for millions of people in Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, and the Americas. 1. In Venezuela, Chavista deputies brutally beat up opposition MPs on the premises of the National Assembly. It was literally a trap. The

New Web Site Exposes Douglas Karpen, Who Kills Babies Born Alive

2013-05-19T14:01:00.001-04:00

A leading pro-life group has put together a web site to expose Douglas Karpen. Like Kermit Gosnell, this Texas-based abortion practitioner kills unborn children who are born alive in a gruesome abortion-infanticide process. This week, LifeNews exposed Douglas Karpen — who, like the Philadelphia-based abortion practitioner, is also killing babies born alive after botched abortions. Unlike

Filial Confidence in Our Lady: The Starting Point to Have a Lively Devotion to Her

2013-05-18T14:57:00.001-04:00

We are in the novena of the Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians. Our Lady is the help of Christians from so many standpoints that one could almost make an encyclopedia on this topic. But I have the impression there is an aspect we could very well consider, and it is the more lively part of devotion to Our Lady. In general, a lively devotion to Our Lady begins with some help from her that

US embassies push 'gay pride' celebrations in countries that outlaw homosexual acts

2013-05-18T10:39:00.001-04:00

CWN - US embassies abroad are preparing to celebrate Gay Pride Month in June, even in countries where homosexual behavior is outlawed. Author Robert Reilly notes that in many countries, the American diplomatic pressure for recognition of homosexual partnerships could easily be seen as an attempt to influence internal political affairs—traditionally a taboo in the world of diplomacy Read more…

Catholic teachers' union backs diocese in firing of homosexual teacher

2013-05-17T09:16:00.001-04:00

LifeSiteNews.com ^ | 5-14-2013 | Kirsten Andersen COLUMBUS, May 14, 2013 (LifeSiteNews) – The Central Ohio Association of Catholic Educators (COACE) is backing the diocese in its decision to fire a homosexual teacher, according to a letter sent to the teacher. Gym instructor Carla Hale, 57, was fired from her job at Bishop Watterson Catholic High School last month after an anonymous parent

Vermont to become third state to legalize physician-assisted suicide

2013-05-17T09:14:00.001-04:00

by Johanna Dasteel MONTPELIER, VT, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Vermont is poised to become the third state to legalize physician-assisted suicide after the proposed law passed the state legislature on Tuesday. The state's Democratic Governor, Peter Shumlin, has promised to sign it within six days. The new law decriminalizes the killing of terminally ill patients at the hands of their

Pro-life group says IRS refused to grant tax-exempt status unless they promoted abortion

2013-05-17T09:13:00.001-04:00

by Kirsten Andersen WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In the wake of admissions that the IRS targeted the Tea Party and other conservative applicants for aggressive, time-consuming investigations, the head of a recently-formed pro-life group is claiming that his charity was unfairly denied tax-exempt status because of its position on abortion. Cherish Life Ministries is a

The Lion Is 40 Years Old -- America Needs Fatima Congratulates The American TFP Upon Its Hard-Won 40th Anniversary (May 18, 1973 – May 18, 2013)

2013-05-16T17:04:00.001-04:00

The TFP Rampant Lion -----America Needs Fatima happily praises The American TFP for its constant and determined action and sponsorship of campaigns in support of the perennial values of Christian Civilization based upon the supreme magisterium of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. -----America Needs Fatima would never have come into existence without The American Society for

Identical twin studies prove homosexuality is not genetic

2013-05-16T09:51:00.001-04:00

By Mark Ellis Dr. Neil Whitehead Eight major studies of identical twins in Australia, the U.S., and Scandinavia during the last two decades all arrive at the same conclusion: gays were not born that way. Read more: http://blog.godreports.com/2013/05/identical-twin-studies-prove-homosexuality-is-not-genetic/#more-3506

Kermit Gosnell will receive life in prison for murder; escapes death penalty

2013-05-15T09:58:00.001-04:00

by Ben Johnson PHILADELPHIA, May 14, 2013, (LifeSiteNews.com) – Kermit Gosnell will receive life in prison for killing babies born alive in his West Philadelphia abortion facility. Gosnell avoided the death penalty for two of three counts of first-degree murder by waiving his right to an appeal in exchange for a two consecutive life sentences. Gosnell and his attorney, Jack McMahon, struck

‘Absolutely chilling’: IRS admits targeting conservative groups for ‘inappropriate’ scrutiny

2013-05-14T09:04:00.001-04:00

by Kirsten Andersen WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews) – IRS officials have confessed to unfairly targeting the applications of conservative would-be non-profits for extra scrutiny, searching applications for terms like “Tea Party,” “patriots,” and “Constitutional rights” and flagging such files for further, intrusive review. At a Friday afternoon press conference, Lois Lerner,

Jury to decide about death penalty for Gosnell on May 21

2013-05-14T09:03:00.001-04:00

by Ben Johnson PHILADELPHIA, May 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Today's guilty verdict on three counts of first-degree murder means late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell will face the possibility of the death penalty during his sentencing hearing on May 21. A jury inside Judge Jeffrey Minehart's Philadelphia courtroom found Gosnell guilty of murdering Baby A, Baby C, and Baby D after they had

BREAKING: Kermit Gosnell convicted on 3 of 4 counts of murdering babies

2013-05-13T15:55:00.001-04:00

by Ben Johnson PHILADELPHIA, May 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A Philadelphia jury has found late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell guilty of murdering three of four babies in his capital murder trial. He is also guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 abortion death of Karnamaya Mongar, a 41-year-old legal immigrant who died when his untrained staff administered an overdose of sedatives

At Fatima, Our Lady spoke to an impure world using all the symbols of purity. Was that an invitation only to the little shepherds or was it to the world?

2013-05-13T10:21:00.001-04:00

Imagine being just five feet away from Our Lady! Wouldn’t it be great to be but five feet away from her? But, what about having Our Lord within us? If only we would think of this when we receive Holy Communion. She was “a Lady dressed all in white, more brilliant than the sun, shedding a light that was clearer and more intense than that of a crystal goblet filled with crystalline water and

For a true mother, the joy of life consists in holding her child in her arms, putting him down to watch him run this way and that and being unceasingly riddled with her child’s questions

2013-05-11T09:46:00.001-04:00

The following reflections are taken from an informal lecture given by Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira on May 24, 1995. His words have been translated and adapted for publication without his revision. –Ed. Our Lady is the archetype of all mothers. Sometimes, a child senses her maternal goodness symbolically through the ambience of a pious family. The affections of this family create an

Only 7% of Americans following Gosnell case ‘very closely’: Gallup poll

2013-05-11T09:15:00.001-04:00

by Kirsten Andersen Updated 05/10/13 at 2:00 pm EST. PRINCETON, NJ, May 10, 2013 (LifeSiteNews) – Only a tiny percentage of Americans - 7% - are following the sensational Gosnell trial "very closely" according to a new poll by Gallup. Another 18% said they were following it "somewhat closely." But according to Gallup even the combined total of Americans following the story at all - 25% - "is

Irish bishops will not refuse Communion to pro-abortion Prime Minister Kenny: cardinal

2013-05-10T10:43:00.001-04:00

by Hilary White DUBLIN, May 9, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In an interview with the state broadcaster RTE Radio, Cardinal Sean Brady, the head of the Irish Catholic bishops’ conference has said that the Irish bishops have not considered barring politicians from receiving Communion who vote to legalize abortion. On April 30th, the Irish coalition government introduced the “Protection of Life

Homosexual activists show up with dirty hands to protest Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, are denied entry

2013-05-10T10:42:00.001-04:00

by Kirsten Andersen NEW YORK CITY, May 7, 2013 (LifeSiteNews) – After Timothy Cardinal Dolan wrote a column comparing practicing homosexuals and others who approach Holy Communion in a state of serious sin to children who fail to wash their hands before supper, homosexual Catholics and their supporters showed up for Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with filthy hands as a form of protest, and were

Evangelical human rights head fights to restore reparative therapy for homosexuality in Brazil

2013-05-09T07:40:00.001-04:00

by Matthew Hoffman, Latin America Correspondent May 8, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Pastor Marco Feliciano, a Brazilian Evangelical who was recently elected as the chairman of the Human Rights Committee for the national Chamber of Deputies, is not satisfied with holding his ground against bitter protests and pressure to resign from homosexual activists and their allies. To the outrage of the

The hour of Ascension is at hand. Jesus walks to the Mount of Olives accompanied by His mother and the Apostles. Theirs is not a simple farewell.

2013-05-08T18:08:00.001-04:00

Upon entering Jerusalem, we recall that here rested Our Lord Jesus Christ in a close sepulcher, penetrated by neither air nor light, His Sacred Body disfigured by wounds. Wrapped in the Holy Shroud, Our Lord lies in utter darkness, reduced to isolated inertia and death. In the seeming hopelessness of the sepulcher, the triumph of the synagogue appears complete. After two days, a ray of light

Mother’s Day Rosary Rally in Miami, FL, Saturday, May 11, at noon

2013-05-08T17:00:00.001-04:00

For Mother's Day, do someone thing wonderful for the ultimate Mother, Our Lady!

2013-05-07T17:07:00.001-04:00

Come and attend a Public Square Rosary Rally to honor Mary on Saturday May 11th, 2013, 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Rain or shine. It is also the month of the first apparition of Our Lady at Fatima. We will pray for the conversion of America and for a return to God's order in our lives. At Fatima, Our Lady stressed the importance of prayer and sacrifice. Sister Lucy said: "The Most Holy Virgin in

STORIES of MARY: The Best Of All Mothers

2013-05-06T12:48:00.001-04:00

How Much Greater Should Be Our Confidence In Mary Because She Is Our Mother. DISCOURSE Not by chance, nor in vain, do the servants of Mary call her mother, and it would seem that they cannot invoke her by any other name, and are never weary of calling her mother; … -----At two different times then, as the holy Fathers show us, Mary became our spiritual mother; the first when she

American pioneer priest: He was a prince and an apostle of the outback

2013-05-06T10:40:00.001-04:00

Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin A drawing of the famous meeting of Father Lemke and Prince Gallitzin between Munster and Loretto Prince, priest, and missionary, born at The Hague, Holland, 22 December, 1770; died at Loretto, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 6 May, 1840. He was a scion of one of the oldest, wealthiest, and most illustrious families of Russia. His father, Prince Demetrius Gallitzin (