October 2010

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Pope Calls on Couples to Show the Beauty of Marriage
27 Oct 2010

Pope Calls on Couples to Show the Beauty of Marriage

A few days before traveling to Santiago de Compostela, Benedict XVI talked about one pilgrim in particular who also made this trip, St. Bridget, co-patron of Europe. She was married and had eight children. She and her husband lived with the spirit of the secular Franciscan, dedicating their lives to help the poor. Using the example of this saint, the Pope had some words for mothers and Christian couples.

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Young people have lost ‘moral vocabulary,’ says Archbishop Chaput
27 Oct 2010

Young people have lost ‘moral vocabulary,’ says Archbishop Chaput

The catalyst for the Archbishop’s talk was Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery.” He quoted a researcher who said that “in the early 1970s, students who read the story voiced shock and indignation,” but that now students will say things such as the story “bored” them. He then goes on to relate more recent student’s disturbing comments.

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Prayers for Dr. Warren Carroll
27 Oct 2010

Prayers for Dr. Warren Carroll

Dr. Warren Carroll, founder of Christendom College and author of many fine Catholic historical books, has suffered another stroke. He is out of intensive care, but is still in the hospital. He has also lost his speech at this time.

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Another Workout Skirt Option
27 Oct 2010

Another Workout Skirt Option

A workout skirt in various colors: The Exerskirt!

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“Skirt Sports”: Modest Styles for Athletes and Fashionistas!
27 Oct 2010

“Skirt Sports”: Modest Styles for Athletes and Fashionistas!

From their website: “Fall in Love with a Skirt! Amazing styles, outfits, colors and prints for athletes and fashionistas, alike (pinch me please!) Performance features for training hard; fashion elements for hard-earned play.”

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