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The Pass This On For Me Campaign

This is the inspiring story of Bryce Daniel. As an unborn child, doctors urged Bryce's parents to abort. This video is part of the Pass This On For Me Campaign, one in a series of true life stories with a pro-life message. Special thanks to Lifesitenews and Robert at Love Undefiled for spreading word of this project.
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Thought of the Day Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry. -- St. Francis de Sales

Catholicism: A sales pitch

Most people cringe when they think of televangelists mixing faith with marketing and money. But if I was an advertising consultant, how would I promote Catholicism? One 2,000 year old faith. Benefits include: Eternal life: courtesy with the grace of God. Free spiritual advice: at your local parish Sin anniliation service: through confession Purgatory insurance cover: for those who aren't completely perfect Excommunication: disposal of heretics for doctrinal clarity. Free baby wash service upon birth of new family members: total remission of all sins included. Free top quality worldwide television service with EWTN. Spiritual communion with new family of 1 billion members. Largest healthcare provider in the world promoting the dignity of the human person. Outstanding education service - schools and universities included. Great travel holidays- Lourdes, Fatima, Rome all included. Extra mother provided free: intercession possible. A historical, cultural, architectural, artistic and sp

Beatitudes for Parents

Blessed are those parents who make their peace with spilled milk and with mud, for of such is the kingdom of childhood. Blessed is the parent who engages not in the comparison of his child with others, for precious unto each is the rhythm of his own growth. Blessed are the fathers and mothers who have learned laughter, for it is the music of the child’s world. Blessed and wise are those parents who understand the goodness of time, for they make it not a sword that kills growth but a shield to protect. Blessed and mature are they who without anger can say "no", for comforting to the child is the security of firm decisions. Blessed is the gift of consistency, for it is heart’s-ease in childhood. Blessed are they who accept the awkwardness of growth, for they are aware of the choice between marred furnishings and damaged personalities. Blessed are the teachable, for knowledge brings understanding, and understanding brings love. Blessed are the men and women who in the midst of t
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Thought of the Day The affairs of God are accomplished little by little and almost imperceptibly. The Spirit of God is neither violent nor hasty. He does all things in His time. -- St. Vincent de Paul

St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.
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Thought of the Day Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him; If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him....He does nothing in vain; He may prolong my life, He may shorten it; He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends, He may throw me to strangers, He may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink, hide the future from me; still He knows what He is about. -- John Henry Cardinal Newman