This Wall Street Journal article, "From Roe to Gosnell," from April 19 is excellent.  It's long and it isn't even written by someone who is pro-life.  But it is written honestly and logically and really gets to the point about the abortion issue.  The link is here. The print version was entitled, "Back-Alley Abortion Never Ended."  The online version is longer and contains more information.

All things work together for good for those who love the Lord. Today I'm thanking the Lord that I have a knee that often gives me problems.  The one thing that really helps my knee a lot is biking.  In fact, last summer it took the pain away completely. After 25 years of living in the same location I finally came to the conclusion that it's not too far to ride my bike to the park

"But probably the most solemn, the most difficult, frightening (moment) is when you go with your ballot paper in your hand and hold it up in front of the altar and say, 'I call on the Lord Jesus, who will be my judge, to witness that I am voting for the one I believe to be worthy.' Cardinal Napier said the above words about the 2005 papal conclave. Catholic New Service has the entire article

It's a strange feeling for a Catholic to not have a pope, isn't it? As some of you know, my family took a trip to Rome last Easter and we were blessed to see His Holiness Benedict XVI several times.  He always had such a kind, gentle expression on his face.  We fell in love with him. So it was with great sadness that we learned of his resignation.  Still, God always has a plan and, as my son

One of my sons is studying in London.  I was genuinely very happy for him when he was admitted to a very competitive graduate program in his field.  It was his dream school. What I don't like is that there is an entire ocean between his home and his school.  It's so far away!!! It's tough for a mom to be so far from a child, even an adult child.  But such is life.  The world is much

While having been offered the opportunity to use this beautiful stained glass image of the Presentation on my blog, I still forgot to post on the actual Feast of the Presentation which was yesterday, February 2.   I urge you to visit the website of this maker of stained glass, www.StainedGlassInc.com.  I was very impressed with the work they have done.  Really, very, very beautiful and

Watching the March for Life on EWTN.  For a number of years I have been there with my daughters and once with my son Jim too.  This year we had several conflicts and it didn't work out. The March is such an amazing event.  The number of people is just mind boggling. It's such a hopeful event.  It's been 40 years since Roe vs. Wade.  I remember when it came down.  I graduated from high school in

Isn't giving the democrats "new revenue"  (more of our money) a little (or a lot) like giving a new credit card to someone who has already maxed out the credit limit on ten others? Is that a good idea?

Well, I said I would continue the next day and here it is December 4.  The days keep getting away from me.  Sorry. Benghazi--  The other very big problem with the whole Benghazi story is the fact that the ambassador had asked for additional security several times and instead of being given greater security, he was given less.  Why?  Would the outcome have been different had there been more

Warning:  this is a political rant. It is very disturbing, even shocking, to me that the liberal mainstream media refuses to demonstrate any concern nor attach any significance to the details of the horrible incident in Benghazzi. On Facebook a little poster is being shared about all the terrorist attacks that occurred at diplomatic facilities under the Bush administration.....as though that

I have three pieces of furniture that belonged to my grandmother.  I can remember her living room and exactly where they were.  I remember sitting on them as a child.  They were green velvet at that time. Over the years I had them reupholstered once.  Then, many more years passed.  Lots of kids and pets jumping on them.  They were in very bad shape.  There were spots you couldn't sit on

Well, my son John left for London for graduate school 13 days ago and his luggage is still lost.  Luftansa cabin crews walked out on a half day strike the very afternoon he arrived in Frankfort.  Connecting flight was cancelled. He was lucky to get on another flight to London but, of course, his luggage did not.  13 days!!  We still have a little bit of hope because there was also another strike

I just read the full text of Cardinal Dolan's closing prayer at the democratic convention last night.  Here is the text. "Let us Pray. Almighty God, father of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, revealed to us so powerfully in your Son, Jesus Christ, we thank you for showering your blessings upon this our beloved nation. Bless all here present, and all across this great land, who work hard for the day

Well the democratic party is making their views on women very clear. I was shocked to learn that Nancy Keenan, the president of NARAL ProChoice American spoke at the convention last night.'' NARAL!!! (The National Abortion Rights Action League).  NARAL supports abortion on demand for all nine months of pregnancy.  Yes, all nine months!  I wonder if everyone realizes that the democratic party

My son John's luggage is still lost somewhere in London or Frankfort.  It's been 5 days now. Good St. Anthony come around, please let John's luggage be found! I've been having an interesting dialogue on Facebook with my brother about politics.  I may bring some of that dialogue here. Saw the movie 2016 last week.  I found it a very thoughtful, factual movie.  I'd be interested in what others

John has made it to London!!  Thank you for the prayers!! However, as expected, his luggage is lost.  Good St. Anthony, may it be found soon!!!

It appears that my son John's connecting flight was canceled due to the Luftansa strike. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lufthansa-strike-thousands-stranded-in-frankfurt-2012-08-31?reflink=MW_news_stmp Luftansa cabin crew workers planned a half day strike for....today!  The very half day that included the two hours that John would be in the airport transferring to his connecting flight in

My son John left tonight for London where he will go to graduate school in piano. I am looking forward to hearing he has arrived safely and has found his lodging.  Luftansa airlines is scheduled to go on strike tomorrow.  Hope John arrives in London before they walk off.  He has to change planes in Frankfort....

Why am I hearing that the President is about to speak to us about the hurricane heading for New Orleans. Does the president have some meteorological information that we can't hear through the media? Does he think that just seeing and hearing him somehow gives people comfort.  Why?  Does he have a record of handling things well, such as the Gulf Oil Spill?  Do we feel reassured by knowing he's

The Foundry,  the blog of the Heritage Foundation has posted a great article on lawsuits filed by two more evangelical colleges opposing the HHS mandate.  The article explains the reasoning behind the numerous lawsuits now filed against the mandate. "The HHS mandate is only an early warning sign of how one-size-fits-all health care requirements will trample on religious liberty as well as