Author: Tom Faranda
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Palin’s faith and her life and politics
The NY Times has a thoughtful article this morning – In Palin’s Life and Politics, Goal to Follow God’s Will – NYTimes.com “She asked for a biblical example of people who were great leaders and what was the secret of their leadership,” Mr. Riley said. He wrote back that she should read again from the…
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More from the U.S. Bishops on the constant teaching of the Church on abortion
The Catholic League has another press release highlighting the Bishops further exposition stemming from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's remarks on Meet the Press. Catholic League: For Religious and Civil Rights Yesterday, the USCCB issued another statement: it was a two-page reply that offered a historical account of the Catholic Church’s teaching on abortion.…
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“The Palin Connection” A commentary by HVCL co-director Theresa Bonopartis
The Palin ConnectionBy Theresa BonopartisMichNews.comSep 2, 2008 We may not have a crazy car chase as in “The French Connection” but the nomination of Sarah Palin as Vice President certainly brings with it a thrilling ride through this presidential election. Many of us have never experienced such electricity in the air for an election as…
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Excellent article on breast cancer treatment during pregnancy
Great article! Prints out at nine pages. With Child, With Cancer – NYTimes.com LIZETTE IRVIN, HEAVILY PREGNANT, reclined on a hospital bed, relaxed, considering the circumstances. A bag of fluid dripped into her blood through an IV line as Irvin sucked on ice cubes, trying to pass the time. The ice helped to minimize the metallic…
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2,500, including Archbishop Chaput and Alveda King, attend Vigil at Denver Planned Parenthood Mega-Clinic
Alveda King stated she would not vote for Obama unless he changed his position on abortion. Vigil held at new Planned Parenthood clinic – Examiner.com – About 2,500 people circled the new Planned Parenthood clinic Monday night as part of a vigil organized by the Archdiocese of Denver. A niece of the late Martin Luther…
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“Feminine Dignity at the Crossroads” an inspiring Women’s Equality Day Reformed!
(Editors note – Sorry for the variable fonts and text sizes. An artifact of creating this post off several documents!) What a great day! The Conference Room on the 8th floor of the Westchester County Michaelian Office Building at Martine & Court Streets in White Plains was filled almost to capacity for the annual "reformed" Women's Equality Day…
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Superb essay: “One women’s journey from pro-choice atheist to pro-life Catholic”
In early July the Jesuit publication America had the following as it’s cover story (you should be able to access the entire article through the link; please email us if you cannot open it). It is a marvelous practical explanation of the Church’s teaching on love, sex, and life. We excerpt sections, but strongly recommend…
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News on Laura Ingraham’s adoption of a daughter from Guatamala
Laura Ingraham: Free Stuff Hit the above link and take a Mother’s Day minute to listen to radio personality Laura Ingraham’s story, in her own words, of her recent adoption of a little girl from an orphanage in Guatamala. Adoption is a loving and life-affirming decision. We congratulate Laura, and ask you all to pray…
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Cardinal Egan statement on Rudolph Giuliani receiving communion
UPDATE: We received an email pointing out that this column by Robert Novak may have been the motivation for Cardinal Egan’s press release Disobeying the Pope – HUMAN EVENTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2008 …
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Governor of Alaska gives birth; son has Down Syndrome – “we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift …”
As mentioned in March, Sarah Palin the Governor of Alaska is considered a possible choice by Senator McCain for Vice-President. LifeNet: Potential McCain running mate is pregnant. Palin has just given birth, and her new son has Down Syndrome. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Gives Birth to Down Baby Despite Abortion Pressure On Tuesday, Palin confirmed…