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The clarity with which children think of and view the world never fails to amaze and humble me. It’s that wonderful innocence and softness of heart that teaches us jaded adults about the real meaning of things. If we could only pair our adult knowledge and life experiences with the pure heart of a child… [...]
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South Florida has been given a real treat early in 2011. The Vatican Splendors exhibit opened this weekend at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art and runs through Easter Sunday, April 24th. The subtitle of the exhibit is, appropriately, “A Journey Through Faith and Art”. A key component of Catholicism is the expression of our [...]
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Miami is in mourning. Officers Castillo and Haworth were Miami products. They were also Miami guardians and protectors. Unfortunately, Miami has had days like this in the past, but this one has hit the community especially hard. Both officers leave children behind. Perhaps it was the cold-blooded nature of the killings that has us particularly [...]
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Today is the 38th anniversary of the landmark legislation that legalized abortion in the United States. I won’t get into the legal details regarding the law, because that’s not why I’m posting this. I will, however, look at the results of the law. Proponents of Roe v Wade say that safe and legal abortions protect [...]
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The news that controversial Florida pastor Terry Jones was barred from entering the United Kingdom to participate in a meeting of a group called “England is Ours” made me think of a couple of things. Firstly, no matter what you think of Terry Jones and his views on Islam and the Koran (which I find [...]
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As opposed to their brother cardinals and bishops in Cuba, the Catholic hierarchy in Venezuela is brave and faithful enough to stand up to an oppressive dictator. Let this be an example of truth and light to those who think the modern Catholic Church systematically appeases dictators and authoritarian regimes. The bishops of Venezuela are [...]
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While some Americans, fueled in large part by the MSM, continue to spin themselves into a tizzy blaming innocent human beings for the shooting in Arizona, it’s refreshing to realize that most people GET it. Especially those who know a thing or two about personal accountability. Via Living the Faith on a High Wire comes [...]
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This morning in Washington, an interfaith prayer service was held to appeal for the release of Alan Gross: (JTA) — Washington-area clergy joined an interfaith prayer service for the release of U.S. government contractor Alan Gross from a Cuban prison. Tuesday’s service, organized by the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, was held as U.S. State [...]
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Although my thoughts and prayers go to all involved in the Tucson tragedy on Saturday, I have to admit that many, if not most, of my thoughts and prayers are directed at the family of 9-year-old Christina-Taylor Green. Besides the fact that it’s heartbreaking for anyone to think of a child passing away, I’m a [...]
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This is my first post mentioning the tragic incident in Tucson, AZ yesterday. My sincere and deepest condolences and prayers go out to the families of the six people who died, as well as prayers to the injured victims, most notable of which is Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. I am also offering up prayers for civility, [...]
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