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Sts. Cosmas and Damian were brothers, born in Arabia, who had become eminent for their skill in the science of medicine. Being Christians, they were filled with the spirit of charity and never took money for their services. At Egaea in Cilicia, where they lived, they enjoyed the highest esteem of the people. When the…
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The U.S. Army trained over 9,000 soldiers using slides labeling pro-life groups as terrorist organizations, sparking congressional outrage. Leaked slides from Fort Liberty, North Carolina, included groups like National Right to Life and Operation Rescue, associating pro-life advocacy with terrorism. … Continue reading → The post U.S. Army Faces Backlash over Training Slides Labeling Pro-Life…
A 36-year-old mother, initially declared brain dead, regained consciousness after hearing her one-year-old daughter’s voice, challenging the medical consensus on brain death. Despite having no brain waves after a procedure where her heart stopped, she awoke in the ICU, displaying … Continue reading → The post Current Guidelines on Brain Death Challenged When ‘Brain Dead’…
None of us know what we would choose at the end of our life regarding assisted suicide. It is, therefore, a worthy idea to ponder long before we get to that place at the end of our lives whereby we may actually have to make one. In our lives, our soul does have a path…
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The title of this article may be read in the interrogative or in the indicative. This writer would prefer it read in the former mood, as in “what is wrong with being a Catholic?” Harrison Butker’s commencement address at St. Benedict’s College created a storm of protest so strong that it transcends immediate comprehension. The…
I am a chronic illness warrior. I’ve been chronically ill for 11 years now. I’m no stranger to loss, grief, feeling stuck, pain, depression, fear, hurt, and loneliness. However, I also know how it feels to witness God’s presence and joy in the midst of all of the hardships that chronic illness brings. Chronic illness…
Blessed Herman the Cripple, born around 1013 in Swabia, Germany, experienced significant physical challenges from birth. He was afflicted with a condition that left him paralyzed and unable to walk. Despite these severe disabilities, Herman’s life was marked by exceptional intellectual and spiritual achievements. Herman’s parents placed him in the care of the Benedictine monks…
Reading 1 Prv 30:5-9 Every word of God is tested;he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.Add nothing to his words,lest he reprove you, and you will be exposed as a deceiver. Two things I ask of you,deny them not to me before I die:Put falsehood and lying far from me,give me…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organizers of the event said. World Youth Day 2027, to be hosted in Seoul, South Korea, will help…
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Discover the life and legacy of St. Jerome, the patron saint of librarians. Learn about his impact on Christian history and culture. St. Jerome: Patron of Librarians Are you a fan of libraries, research, and books? If so, you may have unknowingly come across St. Jerome, the patron saint of librarians. Who was St. Jerome…