Crossing the Rubicon: Michael Voris
Every civilization reaches a point of no return, a point where the nail is hammered into the coffin. That time is now for the USA.
The Spirituality and Miracles of St. Clare of Assisi
August 11 is the memorial of St. Clare, one of my favorite saints. She was the first woman to follow the life of radical poverty practiced by St. Francis of Assisi and is the co-founder of the Poor Clares. Although I am not a Franciscan, I have had Franciscan friends, clergy, and spiritual directors instruct me on the beauty of St. Clare's spirituality. I have also learned a great deal from reading about her over the years. Clare and Francis (2007) is a film which depicts the fascinating story of her dramatic conversion and surrender to the will of God. St. Clare is the patron saint of television. She is also the patron of eye disorders, embroiderers, good weather, and telephones. The Contemplative Life The Lady Clare was born into a noble family in Assisi in 1193 and was admired for her great beauty. When she heard Francis of Assisi preach his Lenten homilies at the Church of San Giorgio, she was captivated by his words. At age eighteen, she heard him say: "When the
There is still time for Catholic and other Christian voices to be heard. The Senate and House versions of the HCR bill are not in accord when it comes to the federal funding of abortion. The two disparate bills will enter committee meetings in order to hash out these differences before a final version can be presented to the President. Stand up NOW for the pre-born, for the health of women! Let the politicians (who have, up till now,ignored the will of the American people)know that abortion is not health care. The millions of innocent lives lost to the holocaust of abortion cry out for justice. That justice is only possible in a republic that refuses to turn its back on the defenseless. Make your choice for LIFE!
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