Last week, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed into law an economic development bill that, among other things, provides public money and/or tax incentives for new technology businesses, including businesses engaged in human life sciences research, without effective language to prevent funding of abortion-related services, human cloning, or embryonic stem cell research. The bill was passed this way by an otherwise … Read More
Totus Tuus
Blessed JP II was one of the greatest defenders of life and human dignity in the modern age. The secret to his dedication and motivation? Two words: Totus Tuus: Actually, it wasn’t much of a secret. Totus Tuus (I am totally yours) was the motto for his pontificate and his papal flag bore a large letter M symbolizing his great … Read More
Blessed JP II’s “Theological Time Bomb”
Note: this should have been posted yesterday for TOB Tues. On Sunday the Catholic Church confirmed what most of us already knew and what God Himself made known through at least one miracle – that John Paul II is in heaven…and interceding on our behalf! Soooo…does this make me a relic?? 😉 Of all the things that John Paul wrote … Read More
We Adore You, O Christ, and We Praise You
Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. “From the foundation of the world, everything had been pointing to what happened on the Cross.” –Fr. Richard Neuhaus A note from my retreat this week: may we always carry within us the dying of Christ so that we can share in His redemption. Father said that just as it … Read More
Stay By the Cross
This Sunday we heard the Gospel account of Lazarus being raised from the dead (Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45). I love this passage from St. Therese’s autobiography and her view of the death and resurrection of Lazarus “the One whose heart watches even when he sleeps (Song of Songs 5:2) made me understand that to those whose faith … Read More
How to Take Care of a Pregnant Wife
I love the Art of Manliness website…probably because I love men. Today, Brett has a sweet post giving advice to men on how they can help take care of their pregnant wives: A lot of guys find the pregnancy process a little bewildering. Not knowing what to do, they end up nervously backing away instead of stepping up the support … Read More
What’s So Great About Large Families?
We all know what society thinks about large families, but what do those who actually come from a large family think? I recently started reading a book about the life of Montserrat Grases, a candidate for beatification, who was one of nine children growing up in Spain in the 50s and 60s. I’m sure results may vary, but in the … Read More
10 Years Ago Today…
…I met a saint! Well, “met” doesn’t exactly describe the privilege. I literally just rolled past him, stopping just long enough to give his ring a quick kiss. The whole thing probably only lasted about 20 seconds. But – I got a great picture out of it! In light of today’s little anniversary and his upcoming beatification, I thought I’d … Read More
TOB Tuesday: TOB for Dummies :)
For the average person, the idea of reading about or studying the Theology of the Body can seem like a daunting task, even if they really want to know more about it. If this describes you, Creative Minority Report‘s Matthew Archibold has a suggestion: I read Marcel Lejeune’s book Set Free to Love and it’s great. I’m an idiot so … Read More
Pro-Life Holiday Gift Guide
Have you started your Christmas shopping, yet? Here is a little holiday gift guide for that pro-life enthusiast on your Christmas list or for you to find items to add to your very own wish list. By far, the coolest and most pro-life gifts I found are these ultrasound picture frames! Lullabye Baby and Cora’s Baby Closet both have a … Read More