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I am posting the link to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' document on political responsibility. As the election draws near and voting commences, we need to know what we are really doing when we cast a vote. You may also want to prayerfully consider some form of extra prayer and fasting in the three days before the election on Nov. 6th. As Queen Esther prayed and fasted for three days before approaching the king, her courage opened the king's heart and her people were spared from certain destruction. May our prayers to God be heard and may the grace from our sacrifices overflow to open the hearts of the American people. http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/Forming-Consciences-for-Faithful-Citizenship-2011.pdf

God help us all. Talk about a "war on women". Abortion is pure evil. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/have-you-seen-the-2004-michelle-obama-letter-endorsing-partial-birth-abortion/ http://www.theblaze.com/stories/federal-court-blocks-indiana-from-cutting-funding-to-planned-parenthood/

The young singing sensation Bruno Mars is blazing up the charts with his new hit "Locked Out of Heaven." Why is this song popular? It's a rather crude but catchy tune about the desire to go out of oneself and enter into ecstatic union with another through the marital union. If you look closely at the lyrics, Bruno almost imitates the Song of Songs as he sings about becoming one with a woman in a deep way; asking her to "open the gates" so he "can see the light." Deep stuff for a Top 40 song. He sings that her love "could make a sinner change his ways." Of course, it becomes distorted and crude because he isn't singing about a marital union in a covenant relationship but more likely through a carnal union with whomever is available. Yet, the longing is there in his heart for something more. It seems to fit with another up and coming tune of his in which he sings about a desire for a wife and exclusive union but that he cant seem t...

Saw this commercial today. Read that it was produced a couple of years ago but deemed "too offensive" for many networks so it was pulled. Maybe we as Americans just dont want to face the facts?

Check out these two articles, both related in a very real way. One is about a formal model who now educates young girls on the illusions of pop culture and the other about a former reality TV star who regrets her plastic surgery. do I sense a trend?...... God bless them- http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/10/19/dont-be-kardashian-model-nicole-clark-teaches-teen-girls-to-navigate-dangerous/?intcmp=features http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/10/19/heidi-montag-regrets-g-sized-breast-implants-wishes-would-have-saved-her-money/?intcmp=features

ah, yes, the people who willingly murder children, cover up rape and work with sex traffickers now want us to believe that Mitt Romney will mislead the American people on the issue of abortion....*sigh* http://www.theblaze.com/stories/planned-parenthood-president-romney-trying-so-hard-to-mislead-people-on-abortion-stance/

This group of people who apparently have WAY too much time on their hands have put together their version of the debate from last week. Bad Lip Reading does voice over work with what it looks like people are saying and it can be completely hysterical and nonsensical. Some of their stuff can be a bit off-color and I am not recommending all their other stuff but this video of the debate made me laugh. Get ready for a few minutes of entire nonsense (outside of MSNBC)  :)

Below is another excellent reflection by our General Superior, Sr. Anne Marie Walsh. Please pass this on to all the women you know! We as women need to wake up to the lies of society and embrace our true and life-changing femininity. Letter to Women: A Word Regarding the Real War on Women Photo: anonlineindia   PBS recently aired a documentary on women in 6 different countries called, “Half the Sky,” based on the book of the same name, by Nicholas Kristof and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn.   Countries featured in the documentary were Sierra Leon, where rape as a weapon of choice during the civil war there has now become mainstream; Cambodia, where sex-trafficking brothels are filled with younger and younger girls who are locked up and even caged, made to take "clients" non-stop; Viet Nam where girls, especially from the countryside, are discriminated out of educations and left with little hope for much of a future;   Somaliland where genital mutilation still goes...

Featured below is an outstanding reflection by our General Superior, Sr. Anne Marie Walsh, on "the wine that dazes us." I think we can all agree that our country seems to be paralyzed in so many areas. What is really going on? Sr. Anne explains the crisis-- May God give us keen insight and awaken our sleeping hearts as this election draws near. Pass this on to everyone you know-- The Wine That Dazes Us Recently, while speaking with a dear friend, I found myself sharing some of my personal experiences of growing up during the 60’s and 70’s.   I lived my grade school, high school and college, during the great movements and turmoil of that time:   the civil rights movement with its urban riots,   massive and active anti-war, anti-establishment activity especially on the campuses, women’s liberation, changes in the Church with Vatican II and shortly thereafter, the exodus of thousands of Priests and Sisters from their vocations.   I vividly recall the assas...

Thank God more and more people are speaking out. Let us pray for those who fearlessly speak the truth in spite of society's "consequences."

Check out this video regarding Catholic nuns getting involved in politics- especially regarding this upcoming presidential election. Marketing campaign? Not on my side of the fence.... http://video.foxnews.com/v/1866967451001/

For those of you in the Tallahassee, FL area (and beyond), check out this AWESOME upcoming conference hosted by Bart Schuchts. Wanna make a breakthrough in your life? Come and See! Details: Breakthrough Conference October 19-20 With DR. BOB SCHUCHTS and BART SCHUCHTS Worship Led by Chandler Collins. LifePoint Church 1224 Pedrick Rd Tallahassee, Fl 32317 http://thelifepointchurch.org Contact: Bart Schuchts Bartschuchts@ymail.com Meetings are led by Bart Schuchts, Dr Bob Schuchts and a gifted team of leaders equipped to launch you past barriers into your destiny. Friday night: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM   (with breaks) Lunch and dinner are provided Saturday (on the grill!) Price: $75 per person (meals included), $125 per married couple ***Make check payable to LifePoint Church with "Breakthrough Conf" on memo line. ***Please confirm attendance ...

Next month Pope Benedict is opening a holy year dedicated as a Year of Faith. This is a BIG DEAL, people. Much needed grace for ourselves and the world will be poured out this coming year. Let's open our hearts to this rain of grace and grow in faith and action. Check out the official site here- http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en.html

Another example that fame does not necessarily bring happiness nor does it erase a person's struggles in their heart. I hope Shaun can seek some healing. God bless him. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/olympian-shaun-white-charged-with-public-intoxication-vandalism-plus-see-his-black-eye-mug-shot/

This is a beautiful story about a woman who chose life- Justin Bieber's mom. God bless her-- http://www.theblaze.com/stories/justin-biebers-mom-details-why-she-chose-not-to-abort-her-son/ Justin Bieber and his mom Pattie Getty Image

This cartoon made me laugh! Happy Saturday :)

Today is an incredible feast day in the Church- the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. The feast originated as a celebration of the recovery of the True Cross that Jesus suffered and died upon and which was discovered by St. Helena. But this feast day is so much more than just a celebration of recovery of a relic. It's a celebration of the recovery of our lives from sin. The readings for today's Mass include the story of Moses lifting up the bronze serpent on a pole so the Israelites could recover after they complained bitterly about the ways of God. The suffering caused by seraph snakes was turned into healing when blessed by God. The cause was transformed into redemption. We see this in the life of Jesus after He rises from the dead. The wounds that caused His death became the lights of glory that healed Thomas. By His wounds the disciples knew Him and where healed. Jesus healed their doubt through His suffering and resurrection and it set them free. Do we not se...

The TLC channel is rolling out yet another "reality" TV show. No, it's not about people in a polygamous relationship or about nerdy adults who are virgins. Its not about people who have taboo sex, talk to "dead people" or about a little girl who lives in the south with a family who seemingly loves breathing on each other for fun in addition to being loud and obnoxious. No, no folks. Those stellar shows are already featured on the network. The latest show is called Breaking Amish and it features five young men and women who are either Amish or Mennonite and wish to leave their families and their way of life to travel to the outside world of New York City. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't think young people wanting to go outside the norm of their family life is something that is rare. That desire to explore the "outside world" whatever it may be is a common part of growing up. And obviously, someone who has grown up in the Amish communit...

Apparently a former student at Franciscan University who is openly gay is offended over a recent description of a class that is being offered by the university. Read the article here: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/catholic-college-under-fire-for-listing-homosexuality-with-murder-rape-robbery-prostitution-in-course-description/ I would like to point out that homosexuality (the attraction to and sexual uniting with a member of one's own sex) was listed by the American Psychiatric Association as an aberrant condition. In 1973, it was removed the the list-- read more      The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association yielded suddenly and completely to political pressure when in 1973 it removed homosexuality as a treatable aberrant condition. A political firestorm had been created by gay activists within psychiatry, with intense opposition to normalizing homosexuality coming from a few outspoken psychiatrists who wer...

Dinesh D'Souza, creator of the movie 2016 (which you NEED to see if you haven't done so already), spoke out against White House criticism of his film. Read the interview here- http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016-obamas-america-filmmaker-responds-to-presidents-attacks-i-think-they-are-scared-and-they-have-a-reason-to-be-scared/