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30 Second Television Ad The official Movie Trailer for Citizens United's upcoming feature length documentary on Barack Obama. About the Movie Citizens United Productions examines the phenomenon that is Barack Obama. HYPE: The Obama Effect examines the Junior Senator from Illinois and his record. Is he the new Kennedy or recycled Jimmy Carter? Is he the one who will finally change Washington, or will challenges like the Tony Rezko trial reveal politics as usual? Is he the uniter the country begs for, or a liberal divider? HYPE: The Obama Effect seeks the answers. Including interviews with political leaders, media experts, and social commentators, HYPE provides the in-depth analysis that can only occur in a full-length feature documentary. HYPE goes to Illinois and interviews those who know the Senator's record as a state legislator. Go on the road with the campaign and experience the enthralled crowds as they are consumed by the HYPE. Washington insiders analyze Senator Obama...

St. Bridget of Sweden, Widow, Third Order Franciscan (1303 – 1373) St. Bridget is known for her astonishing revelations documented carefully by her confessors, filling several volumes. Their accounts of her visions of biblical scenes, especially the nativity and the crucifixion, have greatly inspired imagery in Christian art and her devotions have inspired popular piety. It was, however, for her practical works of charity, that she was canonized, and not for her private revelations – which had some very harsh things to say about popes. Bridget was born in Finista in Sweden. From childhood, the Lord granted her special graces, visions and an extraordinary understanding of divine mysteries. At age seven, she had a vision of the crucified Jesus in all the suffering and sorrow of his Passion, which enkindled within her a deep devotion for our Savior. The daughter of a provincial governor and judge, at age 13, Bridget married Ulf Gudmarsson, a prince, who was then eighteen; they lived happ...

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Operation Rescue has released the most up-to-date list of abortion clinic workers employed by George R. Tiller at his late-term abortion mill, Women's Health Care Services, in Wichita, Kansas. The list includes twenty-two people, including three out-of-state abortionists who travel to Kansas to do abortions, including late-term procedures that are illegal in their home states. "We are releasing this list of abortion workers in order to expose them to the community, and to elicit prayers for their repentance," said Operation Rescue Senior Policy Advisor Cheryl Sullenger. "As Christians, we are concerned about them as people, and understand that sometimes it takes 'tough love' to help someone see the destructive path they are taking, so that they can make the changes necessary to have a better life," Sullenger said. "Most people who quit the abortion industry tell us that they are relieved to be out of that business, and say that leaving improved thei...

Washington DC, Jul 22, 2008 / 04:28 am ( CNA ).- Cardinal Justin Rigali has written a letter to all members of the U.S. Congress defending conscience protections for pro-life health care workers. According to the cardinal, due to a lack of executive action some institutions may be violating conscience protection laws “without even knowing it.” Cardinal Rigali, who is Archbishop of Philadelphia and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities, wrote the July 18 letter in response to a New York Times article about a draft proposal requiring that any program run or funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must certify that it will not refuse to hire nurses and other healthcare workers who object to abortion and abortifacient contraceptives. News of the proposal prompted criticism from abortion rights supporters. On Friday Sen. Hillary Clinton said the draft was a "gratuitous, unnecessary insult" to women. MORE We ...

SYDNEY, July 22, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Pope Benedict XVI's weeklong trip to Sydney Australia for the 2008 World Youth Day ended spectacularly on Sunday with a mass attended by some 400,000 pilgrims at Randwick Racecourse and Centennial Park, making it the largest gathering in Australian history. Similar numbers of pilgrims, both international and local, attended many of the central events throughout the week. It was estimated that in excess of half a million pilgrims and locals came out to welcome Benedict XVI on Thursday 17 July for his official arrival on boat-a-cade and motorcade at Barangaroo. The final tally reveals that 110,000 international pilgrims, representing 170 countries, converged on Sydney for the global Catholic youth event. Another 113,000 local pilgrims officially took part in WYD08. The record for World Youth Day attendance, however, is still held by the Philippines, where, in 1995, an estimated 4,000,000 people attended the concluding Mass. WYD08 Coordinator...

Inspiring Video by a Seminarian. Prayer to Discern Your Vocation Holy Spirit of God, give me light to see what is the Will of God for me. Give me grace to do Your Will always. Dear Blessed Mother, help me to live and to die in God's love. Guide me in my Life's Vocation. St. Francis of Assisi's Vocation Prayer Most High, Glorious God, enlighten the darkness of our minds. Give us a right faith, a firm hope and a perfect charity, so that we may always and in all things act according to Your Holy Will. Amen.

Barack Obama is a fabrication. A media creation, 'selected' by the DNC in 2004. With access to millions of dollars from political money bundlers such as George Soros (MoveOn.org) as well long time connections to known "political fixers" such as Tony Rezko, Obama now has limitless funds to launch a media blitz unlike any other in history. The purpose of this video is to bring attention to the fact that Obama is indebted to very, powerful people with anti-American agendas. There is no need to worry about the Lobbyist and PAC money he has received- we should all be more concerned with the money being funneled to him by those who openly wish America harm. Song (Little Tin God)- Don Henley A new age is dawning- on fewer than expected Business as usual - thats how the headline read Some shaky modern saviors have now been resurrected- in all this excitement - you may have been misled People want a miracle - they say oh Lord, cant you see us? Were tryin to make a livin down h...

American Life League introduces its latest latest tool in the fight against the Culture of Death, "Baby Steps" with 7 additional language tracks. Check out this "window to the womb," proving the personhood of every preborn baby at every stage of life from the very beginning.

Mary Magdalene is one of several women named Mary who appear in the four canonical Christian gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. She is said in the Gospels to have been relieved of seven demons, to have supported Jesus' ministry financially, and to have witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection. The feast of St. Mary Magdalene is considered one of the most mystical of feasts, and it is said that of all the songs of the saints, that of Mary Magdalene is the sweetest and strongest because her love was so great. That love was praised by Jesus Himself who said that because much was forgiven her, she loved much. Where she is buried, no one knows. Legend has her dying in Provence, France, in a cavern where she spent her last days, and her body resting in the chapel of St. Maximin in the Maritime Alps. Another has her buried in Ephesus where she went with St. John after the Resurrection. This latter view is more likely, and St. Willibald, the English pilgrim to the Holy Land in the e...

Below are some examples of subject headings I have received in my email and how I would like to respond to them: Your car warranty is about ready to expire. (My car is 16 years young with only 100,000 miles on it!) Obama is your man. (I'm a conservative pro-lifer who considers Ron Paul a liberal. I carry around a bar of soap and when I hear the "O" word you had better wash out your mouth with it, buddy! Step back, Jack, I'm also a rifle toting woman.) I have a photo of you naked. (What do you plan to do -- scare people with it? Even my spouse hasn't seen me naked with the night lite on!) Do you want to meet someone new and exciting? (I already have -- I picked her up at the animal shelter yesterday.) Body wrap: lose 6-20 inches in one hour. (Will I get to be a candidate for "What Not to Wear" when I put on my clothes that are four sizes too big afterwards?) Get that great new Hillary smile. (Oooh, I can't wait -- then I'll look just like the Jok...

Here's a good one, as reported by Operation Rescue on Saturday: Operation Rescue's Truth Truck, driven by Mark Gietzen, caused a stir the St. Louis Planned Parenthood abortion mill on Saturday, July 19, when he drove onto their parking lot and parked near the front door as abortion-bound women entered the facility. Security guards for PP immediately rushed to close the parking lot's iron gates to prevent the Truth Truck from leaving while they summoned the police.... But this action turned out for the good, allowing the Truth Truck to witness to the women in the parking lot for longer than it would have otherwise. Gietzen was convinced that his actions were completely legal. "They did not have the proper signage to keep me off the lot," he said. Apparently the police agreed. Officers made the PP security guards open the gate and allow the Truth Truck to leave as over 300 pro-lifers cheered.... Via Jill Stanek.

Visit Peggy at The Simple Woman to see what other ladies are thinking and doing today! For Today... Outside my Window...is another hot summer day on tap. It's supposed to be in the upper 90's, which is typical for July here. Thank God for air conditioning! I am thinking...of all the work I need to do this week and am telling myself just to take it one day at a time. Lord, help me make it through this day. Amen. I am thankful for...the fresh tomatoes that we have growing in our own backyard and for the many beautiful flowers growing there, too. PTL! From the kitchen...lamb chops, tossed salad, and baked potatoes later on. I am creating...new posts for two of my blogs now and am generating some new ideas for marketing my Juice Plus+. I am going...to be busy with both businesses this week as well as trying to catch up on my housework here. I am wearing... a pink t-shirt and flowered, pastel pajama bottoms. I am reading...my usual daily devotionals, the blogs, the news and the a...

A woman was given a chemical abortion tablet by mistake after a nurse mixed up two patients with the same first name , a misconduct hearing has heard. Ann Downer gave the drug to a woman who had gone into the clinic for an initial consultation.

A new musical trio called The Priests, who really are Catholic priests, have signed with Sony BMG and are currently recording an album of classic hymns from the Latin Mass. They have heavenly voices! Check them out on the videos below. The Priests sign to SonyBmg on April 23, and are set to record an album due for release Nov 08. The Priests recently visited The Vatican to discuss songs for their new album with Monsignor Pablo Colino. The Priests rehearse in the studio in Ireland, as they prepare to record their album. Learn more about the Priests on their website at http://www.thepriests.com

I received this from my email today: I wanted to let you know about a new online feature for the summer that is available on Disciples Now , a site and resource for Catholic teens on the Web. The special section is called Songs in the Key of Justice (SITKOJ), a music and social service site all about issues of advocacy, social justice and the many summer service opportunities that are available for teens this summer. SITKOJ is offering free weekly downloads of songs from well known Catholic pop/rock bands whose music embodies spirit of social service. These songs can be accessed simply by registering on the site and feature artists such as Ceili Rain, Last Day, John Angotti and the Christian band Poor Rich Folk , which recorded and wrote an original song exclusively for the site. Teens can also download free SITKOJ wallpaper, AIM and MSN instant message icons, as well a badge for their blogs, MySpace page or personal Web sites. They can purchase related SITKOJ merchandise (T-shits, m...

Benedict XVI: "The time has come for me to say good-bye -- or rather, to say arrivederci! I thank you all for your participation in World Youth Day 2008, here in Sydney, and I look forward to seeing you again in three years' time. World Youth Day 2011 will take place in Madrid, Spain. Until then, let us continue to pray for one another, and let us joyfully bear witness to Christ before the world. May God bless you all".

THE LORETTA YOUNG SHOW The Road To Lourdes (1 hr) Loretta Young portrays a terminally ill woman who finds her faith on a surprise visit to Lourdes. Wed 7/23/08 10:00 PM ET & 7 PM PT Sat 7/26/08 5:00 AM ET & 2 AM PT BEING HUMAN: 40 DAYS FOR LIFE II This episode highlights the success stories and lives saved from abortion during the national 40 Days for Life campaigns that have now been done in 139 cities in 44 states including Ireland, England, Brazil and Peru. Fri 7/25/08 3:00 AM ET & 12 AM PT Fri 7/25/08 6:30 PM ET & 3:30 PM PT

"Prayer is a wine that makes glad the heart of men." ~ St. Bernard of Clairvaux