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This new anti-Romney ad is so full of lies, I need my barfing emoticon. We as women need to study the issues of what it really means to be "pro-woman". We are so misled. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/new-obama-ad-real-conservative-women-should-vote-democrat-because-romney-wants-to-ban-abortion-contraception/

This year's election is critical to the future of our country. If you havent seen the movie 2016, I would HIGHLY encourage you to go and see for yourself. Bestselling author and Professor Dinesh D'Souza, an Indian immigrant, explores President Barack Obama's past and examines the dreams of Obama's father. In the documentary we hear from Obama's half-brother and also from close friends Obama's father. It is very sobering and fascinating. D'Souza offers no conspiracy theories or mad-cap ideas but a realistc protrayal of what has happened in the past and what may come in the future. It's worth the time to see this movie no matter what you may have heard from other people. Check it our for yourself and decide. See the trailer below- http://2016themovie.com/

My deep gratitude goes out to all of those who attended the gathering on Sunday afternoon. Thank you so very much for making that day so special. You are all in my heart and prayers and you are much loved! :)

AP photo As much as the tiny little bikinis worn by most of the women beach volleyball players irked me to the  very end, I freely admit that I cried my eyes out watching Misty May and Kerri Walsh win an unprecedented third gold medal in Olympic beach volleyball. It was beautiful to watch them continue to battle every opponent and never give up. They never gave up no matter what the score was. It was inspiring to behold. All those years of work, sacrifice and struggle paid off in every way possible. Misty and Kerri will probably go down as the best beach volleyball team in the history of the game. Amazing. God bless them. I saw a statistic that one of the Chinese players in the bronze medal match worked out four hours a day, six days a week, 50 weeks a year....for the past 10 years. That's the kind of work it takes to be a successful Olympic athlete. Imagine if we spent that much time in prayer and serving others!

A recent headline caught my particular attention wherein the ever present and famous Kim Kardashian was the subject of a new song written just for her by her also-famous boyfriend, Kanye West. (at left) Now, what woman wouldn't want a song written in her honor, extolling her loveliness and beauty? Except when the song written for you and about to be released to a global audience is called, Perfect B****. Ahem. Really? Oh, yes, Kanye's ode to his beloved bears the title, Perfect B****. And in case there was any confusion over whom the song was about, Kanye tweeted yesterday that the song was indeed about Kim. Read the whole story here (if you want your eyes to fly out of your head). Now, even though Hollywood is not the starting place to look for virtue, is this what passes for a compliment these days? Really? Referring to a woman in that regard is a compliment? God help us all. That Kanye would write a song like this says a lot about him but it also says a lo...

In a very real way, the chorus of this song could be sung in Heaven! That is the only place where we don't even have to try 'cause it's always a good time :)

LOVE this new Nike Commercial-

Procrastinating on a term paper: a bit stressful Sifting through numerous online feeds and post-event Olympic programming: a bit tiresome Being able to watch the US volleyball team and the Williams sisters both dominate their opponents on live programming at the same time: Priceless

cool commercial-- a small window into the many sacrifices great athletes must make to compete at a world class level. Wouldnt it be awesome if our souls were as fit as the bodies of these athletes?

U.S. Olympic beach volleyball players vow to keep wearing bikinis ..... spare me........

The entertainment world is abuzz with the news that Twlight Star Kristen Stewart has cheated on long-time boyfriend and Twilight co-star, Robert Pattinson (couple at left) . Apparently photographers caught Stewart in several compromising positions with married movie director Rupert Sanders. Fans of the Twilight series are "outraged" and disgusted with Stewart following her actions. "How could she do it?!?" many exclaim. "Robert Pattinson is so handsome and he loves her, why wasn't he enough?" It's interesting that little is made of the fact the Sanders is married with children, while Stewart was only dating. In reality, Sanders has far more to lose (below right with wife). He entered into a sacred covenant with someone, and has two children as a fruit of that covenant. He will bear far more weight even though Stewart is more famous. Yet, what we really see on display is the deep longing of the human heart. Our hearts continually long, n...

Those of you in the Pacific Northwest who are looking for an awesome conference to attend will definitely want to check out the Faith on Fire conference being held in Anacortes, WA on August 10-12. Speakers this year include Steve Ray, Jesse Romero and Mary Beth Bonacci. Grab your friends and go! You will love it! check out their website at www.faithonfirenw.org

*This post contains mature content and is not for children* The TLC network aired another installment of the show titled, The Virgin Diaries , which apparently chronicles the lives of several people who are technically virgins. The promo for the current show heavily features Skippy, a 30 year-old mormon man who lives in his parent's basement and collects his own belly button lint. Sweet.... Dr. Drew Pinsky on the HLN network featured a brief interview with Skippy and a woman featured on the show, Karissa, who is virgin as well. While Skippy is saving his virginity because of his religious beliefs, Karissa is waiting because she hasn't found the "right" person yet. Dr. Drew expressed his concern for Skippy (below left), as to whether Skippy properly desired women, while Dr. Drew's co-host Simone Bienne, asked Karissa if she engaged in "self-pleasure" and enjoying her own body because Bietta claims, "if a person isn't enjoying their own b...

The head of the LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious), Sr. Pat Farrell spoke out yesterday on NPR. What do you think? What do you think of the logic she gives on pro-life issues? http://www.npr.org/2012/07/17/156858223/an-american-nun-responds-to-vatican-condemnation

Archbishop Aquila was installed today in Denver. Congratulations to him and the entire archdiocese! http://www.archden.org/ http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=695139

Hope you all are enjoying the summertime and finding some enjoyment in the warm days and the beautiful nights. I think there is something about summertime that has the potential to bring out the kid in all of us. Whether its the warmer weather or the vacation time or more extensive "playtime", summer can be very magical. As we get older and inherit more responsibilities, it's easy to forget what brings joy in our lives. It seems to me that the answer can be hidden in the desires of our heart, in the young places of our heart. My mom was just telling me the other day about a study wherein doctors gave older patients relics from their childhood. They gave the patients similar clothes to what they had when they were young, had them watch favorite TV shows from their youth and play games from their childhood. The result? It took years off the hearts of the patients and much joy flooded forth. What brought you joy as a child? What were some of your happiest times a...

Our SOLT community received the sad news this morning that our dear priest Fr. Mike Jordan died this morning in a car accident. His companion in the car, Fr. Ed Roche, is hospitalized at this time and is undergoing surgery. Fr. Mike was a well-known and beloved priest in the SOLT community. He will be remembered for his joyful service, tireless pro-life work and willing heart. Details of his funeral will be forthcoming. Please keep Fr. Mike and his friends and loved ones in your prayers as well as Fr. Ed. UPDATE: Fr. Mike was laid to rest on Saturday in Corpus Christi, TX. Hundreds of mourners filled the cathedral for the funeral Mass as well as over 40 priests. Fr. Mike will be missed and never forgotten.

'Getting an abortion means getting a second chance' an ad on the site reads. A second "chance"? Hmm....no second chances for the child who loses their life. Life is never the same after an abortion. It's a second chance for no one. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/clinics-offer-sunday-abortion-discounts-to-counter-churches-pro-life-protests/