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YEAR OF FAITHTUESDAY HOMILY: Faith in Actionby Fr. Roger J. LandryJesus' teaching on prayer in the Our Father reveals to us not just the most important vocal prayer ever recited, but the proper way to relate in faith to the ... 
U.S.Chicken and Waffles potato chips -- yep, that's a thingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hold on to your tastebuds, foodies, Lay's chips has quite a challenge for you. Three new flavors of chip are being test marketed across the country and the winning flavor will join the lineup of the ... 
TECHNOLOGYPlease HELP ME! Why I should quit Facebook, but can'tby Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Facebook plans to start tracking all user's movements starting in March. It will initiate this "service" without your permission, because users have already given permission for Facebook to do so. ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Online Exclusive - An interview with the Bowery Missionby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Catholic Online recently interviewed Jill Gadwood, a volunteer at The Bowery Mission in Lower Manhattan. The Bowery Mission has served homeless and hungry New Yorkers since 1879. Today, well over a ... 
U.S.Three reasons why America is better at terrorism than the terroristsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Perhaps the terrorists should quit. Since 9-11, the United States has beat the terrorists at their own game, time and again. The most conservative estimates now say that in Pakistan alone, the U.S. ... 
HEALTHFeeling blue? Try these superfoods to feel better!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Depression can arrive with the gray clouds of winter, and is exacerbated with being cooped up indoors for weeks at a time. For this reason, many people cast about for ways to cure their depression, ... 
U.S.Fr. Frank Pavone Writes An Open Letter to President Barack Obamaby Deacon Keith FournierWhen you were first elected, many rejoiced that yet another barrier had been broken for racial equality in our nation. I rejoiced with them. Yet so many African-Americans could have been -- and ... 
LIVING FAITHCOL INTERVIEW with Mark Crutcher: Pro-Life fighter launches new campaign, are current tactics enough?by Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Life Dynamics, an anti-abortion pro-life organization fighting to end abortion has come out with a new brochure that tells the graphic and startling story of 18-year-old Marla Cardamone, who was ... 
U.S.Priests for Life Secure Religious Freedom Exemption from Obamacareby Priests for LifePriests for Life has scored a victory in its challenge to the religious-freedom-busting HHS mandate. Lawyers for the Obama administration stipulated that the pro-life organization would not have to ... 
YEAR OF FAITHMONDAY HOMILY: Light in the Midst of Darknessby Fr. Stephen B. ReynoldsThe forces arrayed against Christianity can be daunting. It seems as though the average person has no power or influence to change things for the better. However, the Christian is not ... 
MIDDLE EASTThe Antichrist in Muhammad: Muhammad's Fear of the Crossby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Qur'an 4:157-58 denies that Jesus died on the cross. Some Muslim scholars maintain that the crucifixion did not occur at all. Others, in perhaps the most common explanation, argue ... YEAR OF FAITHFRIDAY HOMILY: Holy Innocents, Selfishness and Abortionby Fr. Randy SlyWhen you think about the slaughter of these innocent children and the continuing slaughter of the unborn through the horrors of abortion, it becomes clear that they come from the same supreme act of ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTFr. Sly on the Feast of St John in the Octave of Christmasby Fr. Randy SlyJohn was included in the inner circle of Christ's followers. He was present for the miracles, healings, the transfiguration and the teaching ministry of Jesus from the beginning. Even at the cross he ... 
YEAR OF FAITHTHURSDAY HOMILY: Full of Grace. Initiation and Response in the Spiritual Lifeby Deacon Keith FournierSacred Scripture tells us that Mary was "full of grace", filled with the very life and presence of God. She walked in a deep, abiding and intimate relationship with God. He was with her before she ... 
YEAR OF FAITHWEDNESDAY HOMILY: Infertility and Godby Fr Samuel Medley, SOLTLife comes where there was only ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTDr. Deal Hudson on Christmas Loss and Gainby Deal W. HudsonMy grandfather was the one who really sensed how enthralled I was with the electric train, and as soon as the gift ... 
U.S.Faithful Catholics are a New Counter Culture Offering a Way Forward to the Westby Deacon Keith FournierIt is time to build a "new society within the shell of the old with the philosophy of the new, which is not a new philosophy but a very old philosophy, a philosophy so old that it looks new." (Peter ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTAdvent: Dominus humilitate adveniet: The Lord Will Come by Humilityby F. K. BartelsGod opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your ... 
LIVING FAITHOur Lady of Guadalupe - She Who Crushes the Head of the Serpentby Fr. James FarfagliaThe ancient temples of the Aztecs, interesting archeological sites of the past, have been replaced by the new temples of materialism, secularism and consumerism. On their altars the poor, the unborn ... 
U.S.Guest Opinion: Beck, Marriage and The State of The Unionby Ken BlackwellI invite Glenn to spend just one hour with the Family Research Council's Marriage and Religion Research Institute's (MARRI) scholars. They are his type of intellectuals, and I think he would be ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTAdvent Catechesis: Pope Benedict XVI on the Benevolent Plan of Godby Pope Benedict XVIHe came into the world, becoming a man like us , to bring His plan of love to fullness. And God demands that we become a sign of his action in the world. Through our faith, our hope, our love, He ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENT100 Best Catholic Novels. Or, How to Buy a Catholic Library for Christmasby Deal W. HudsonI welcome any controversy that may ensue from this list; in fact I will be disappointed if no one takes me to task. I'm always anxious to learn of titles I don't know, or have ... 
YEAR OF FAITHTreasures Old and New: Vatican II is to be Understood and Interpreted within a Hermeneutic of Continuityby Deacon Keith FournierIn discussing the Second Vatican Council much has been made about the difference between those who view that Council and its teaching through either a hermeneutic of continuity or a hermeneutic of ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTLas Posadas - a Catholic Hispanic Traditionby Fr. James FarfagliaThe Posadas are not to be confused with a mere Christmas party. Instead, the Posadas should be seen as a religious event. 
U.S.Bishop James Conley: The Love of God is Found Precisely at the Foot of the Crossby Deacon Keith FournierBishop James Conley is one of those whom I have called "Benedict's Bishops". He was installed as the Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska at 2 pm on November 20, 2012 in the Cathedral of the Risen Christ. ... 
U.S.Editorial: This is No Time to Retreat from the Culture, We Must Work for its Conversionby Deacon Keith FournierWe are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has gone through. I do not think that wide circles of the American society or wide circles of the Christian community ... 
U.S.Delivery of F-35, Marines deserve better than a wooden rifleby Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has taken delivery of its first operational F-35B, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Unfortunately, the aircraft is beset by so many troubles the Marines cannot use it ... 
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIPRand Paul takes hard line on tax pledgeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)One Republican is honoring his word. Breaking ranks with defecting Republicans on the no-tax-hike pledge, Rand Paul is holding his ground. For Paul, a promise is a promise. 
U.S.Facing the Fiscal and Moral Cliff with Courage: We Need New Thomas More's for the Third Millenniumby Deacon Keith FournierThe England of the sixteenth century was in the midst of a serious crisis of politics, culture and faith, much like the times in which we now live.Thomas More gives us an example to imitate. Thomas ... 
YEAR OF FAITHMONDAY HOMILY: The Widow's Miteby Fr. Stephen B. ReynoldsHow do we cultivate a right intention in our religious practice? 
U.S.The Day Before Thanksgiving: Are There Still Self Evident Truths and Unalienable Rights?by Deacon Keith FournierThis unique American holiday called Thanksgiving has a profoundly religious core. So too does the American experiment in ordered liberty. This richly diverse Nation reaffirms its reliance ... 
U.S.Hollywood's 1954 Thanksgiving Prayer: We Thank Thee for the Privilege of Living as Free Menby Penny StarrWe thank thee for the privilege of living as free men in a country which respects our freedom and our personal rights to worship and think and speak as we choose 
YEAR OF FAITHKnow That He Is Near: Congregation for the Clergy On the Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Vatican Congregation for the ClergyTherefore, Christ says to us that, "when you see these things happening know that He is near " in order to call us to observe reality and to invite us to read the certain signs of His return. 
LOCAL NEWSWhy New Year revellers can't drop an opossum from the ceiling - Virgina Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A North Carolina judge has nixed a local holiday tradition with a stroke of his pen. Judge Fred Morrison has told the people of Brasstown, N.C., that the annual New Year's Eve possum drop is against ... 
YEAR OF FAITHContemplative Prayer and Stillnessby Fr. James FarfagliaIt is difficult to be still in our overly busy world. It is easy to think that being still is a waste of time. It is easy to think that we have to always be doing something. 
YEAR OF FAITHContemplative Prayer and Silenceby Fr. James FarfagliaExternal silence is easy. Internal silence is hard to maintain.We live in a very noisy world. 
U.S.Time to Build a Tower: Obama Reelection Requires a Movement for Life, Family, Freedom and Solidarityby Keith A FournierWhat the results of this Presidential election require is a new movement dedicated to authentic social justice, rightly understood - and not some counterfeit. We need a true human rights ... 
U.S.Police warn of marijuana laced candyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It sounds like an urban legend, as all tainted candy stories are, but public safety officials in LA are warning parents to watch out for marijuana-laced candy. 
LOCAL NEWSHurricane Sandy - Obama cuts trip, emails warning to supportersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)President Barack Obama has cut short a trip to Florida to return to the capital as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the northeast. The hurricane is expected to combine with a blizzard and create ... 
LOCAL NEWSWhat to do when a hurricane collides with a blizzardby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Residents from the Carolinas north to Pennsylvania are stocking up on food, water, batteries and other emergency supplies as an unusual storm approaches. 
LOCAL NEWSWoman blames evil spirits for reckless drive - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A jury trial for a woman who claimed to be possessed by evil spirits has been postponed because the woman is being treated for mental issues in Michigan. 
LOCAL NEWSAbbot blesses all natural cemetery - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Yesterday, the Cool Spring Natural Cemetery in Berryville received a special blessing. Abbott Robert Barnes led an outdoor ceremony to bless the cemetery. 
LOCAL NEWSWhy Virginia has pumpkin fruit galore - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Farmers across Virginia are reporting a bumper crop of pumpkins this fall, saying there will be plenty of choice for the holidays. 
LOCAL NEWSRomney declares Virginia will get him into White House - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Romney declared today, "Virginia's going to get me into the White House" during a campaign speech in Chesterfield County. 
LOCAL NEWSNorth Anna nuke plant shuts down reactor - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Dominion Virginia Power has shut down a nuclear reactor after noticing a problem with a cooling pump seal. 
LOCAL NEWSSchool Discovery Center open to the public - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Tuesday, October 9, Shenandoah County residents will have access to Signal Knob Middle School\'s Discovery Zone. 
LOCAL NEWSPet snake kills Virginia man - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Snakebite deaths are rare in the US but it does happen. And when it does, it's usually at the fangs of a pet. A Chesterfield County man ended his life by adding to that tally on Monday. 
LOCAL NEWSMan accused of selling dumpster meat - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Virginia shopkeeper who was caught taking cuts of meat from a dumpster insists it was for his cats and not for sale. 
LOCAL NEWSTherapy dogs for veterans stolen - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Woman suspected in theft of two therapy dogs arrested by Richmond police. 
LOCAL NEWS4.7 Million voter ID cards in the mail - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Some 4.7 million new voter registration cards are going out next week as the state prepares for the November elections. 
LOCAL NEWSCaroline County says no to Christian school - Virginia Northby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Caroline County Board of Supervisors has rejected again, a proposal to build a boarding school for troubled teens. 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Manassas man wins $200,000 lottery prizeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Manassas man has won $200,000 in the state lottery. Virgilio Contreras won the $200,000 Jackpot game at a 7-Eleven store in Manassas. 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Paul Ryan to visit Roanokeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Vice Presidential hopeful, Paul Ryan (R-WI) may be visiting Roanoke on Friday. His visit is not yet confirmed. 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Boom times for Richmond area tourismby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Tourism has seen its best year yet around Richmond, Virginia. According to economic data from the US Travel Association, 2011 saw the highest year-over-year increase in the Richmond region in history. 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Goode, Johnson qualify for November ballotby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Virginia State Board of Elections has confirmed that two controversial presidential candidates have qualified for the November ballot. 
U.S.Virginia North LE - Virginia gets federal grants to hire veterans as police officersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Monday, the White House announce that three Virginia law enforcement agencies are to receive federal grants to hire 10 recent military veterans as police officers and sheriff's deputies. 
EUROPEOutstanding American Journalist, Faithful Catholic, Greg Burke to Fill New Vatican Communications Roleby Deacon Keith FournierBurke is a 52 year old graduate of Columbia University's School of Journalism. Some secular news sources such as the Huffington Post, sought to make much of the association Burke ... 
LIVING FAITHPope Benedict XVI Calls for Living Faith in Times of Trial, Travail and Transitionby Deacon Keith FournierDuring this time we will need to keep our gaze fixed upon Jesus Christ, the "pioneer and perfecter of our faith" (Heb 12:2): in him, all the anguish and all the longing of the human heart finds ... 
MOVIESPixar's 'Brave' keeps studio's track record of #1's unbrokenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Many self-proclaimed analysts said that an animated feature about a fiery-headed heroine would lack crossover appeal. To no effect - Pixar's ""Brave" continued in that studio's proud tradition of ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMoody's cuts credit ratings of 15 major banks, including Bank of America, HSBCby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a move that many said was not unexpected, Moody's Investors Service has lowered the credit ratings of 15 major banks. These institutions include Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. ... 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - State Parks report record visitsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Over the Memorial Day weekend, Virginia State Parks were a popular place to be. 
U.S.Catholic Action: Fortnight (14 Days) of Prayer for Freedom Begins in United Statesby Deacon Keith FournierThe Catholic Bishops of the United States called for a fourteen day period of prayer, study, teaching and public action to defend the first freedom, religious freedom. The move is unparalleled in US ... 
ASIA PACIFICRemains of giant wombat, the size of a rhinoceros, discovered in Australiaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Called a "paleontologists' goldmine," scientists have unearthed the biggest of the prehistoric "giant wombat" skeletons. Discovered in Queensland, Australia, the skeletons of 50 diprotodons, all ... 
HOMESCHOOLINGSUMMER SOLUTION - Keep kids occupied creating these educational gamesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Kids who learn to make and play their own games will always have something to do on rainy days or on afternoons when it's too hot to play outside. Kids naturally excel at creating games for ... 
CELEBRITYPop painter LeRoy Neiman dies at 91by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)His biggest crime as an artist was in painting pictures that the public at large wanted to see. Artist LeRoy Neiman, in broad, garish strokes would render portraits of top U.S. athletes, as well ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSU.S. manufacturing grows at its lowest level all year this monthby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Things are tough as usual across the United States. Manufacturing creeped along at its slowest pace in 11 months for the month of June. An industry survey found that overseas demand for U.S. ... 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Institute of Marine Science celebrates 40-year-old act.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Today marks the 40th anniversary of a federal act that links the Virginia blue crabs, sea grasses in the York River, and the protected Chesapeake Bay oyster shelters. 
U.S.Oldest galaxy found and why we careby Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)Japanese astronomers claim to have found the oldest galaxy yet at 12.91 billion light years distance. Looking at primitive galaxies gives astronomers an important look back into time, when the ... 
EUROPENewest Manifestation of the Culture of Death? Baby Boxes and Infant Exposureby Deacon Keith FournierThe early Roman Empire was a Culture of death. The Christian Church was called into it to transform it from within and build a Culture of life. They lived as leaven, light and salt for the world ... 
MOVIESOne of the last surviving cast members of 'Gone With the Wind,' Ann Rutherford diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Her role in the classic American film, "Gone With the Wind," was a small one. Ann Rutherford played Carreen, Scarlet O'Hara's youngest sister. It was in Rutherford's words, a "'nothing part'" ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSAnd the winner is? Handful of states spurs on U.S. economic growthby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There's been lots of negative economic news as of late that obscures the fact that the United States' economy continues to grow. The economy is growing, although not as fast as last year - 1.5 ... 
GREENVirginia North LE - Wildlife Center releases golden eagleby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A 4-year-old golden eagle has been released after a three-month rehabilitation period at the Virginia Wildlife Center. 
U.S.Orlando LE - Bond hearing is set for Trayvon Martin killerby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26, is receiving a new bond hearing later this month after his bail revoked. 
MIDDLE EASTReports of alleged massacre in Hama province, Againby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)United Nations observers have been prevented access to an alleged scene of a massacre in Hama province in Syria. In a statement, Norwegian General Robert Mood says that observers were stopped and ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYFirst same-sex marriage performed by an army chaplainby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On a Louisiana army post, an army chaplain has performed the first same-sex nuptial ceremony involving two lesbian soldiers. Same-sex marriage is not legal in the state of Louisiana, so the event ... 
U.S.Ray Bradbury dies, 91by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Ray Bradbury has died in Los Angeles. The prolific author was 91 and passed away following a lengthy illness. Bradbury was perhaps best known for his novel, Fahrenheit 451. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSLawsuit: Losses at Merrill Lynch were withheld before B of A dealby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It has come to light that shortly before Bank of America shareholders approved the bank's $50 billion purchase of Merrill Lynch in December of 2008, that top bank executives were aware that ... 
HEALTHVirginia North LE - Student wins anti-tobacco video contestby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Virginia Commonwealth University student, who produced a video about the dangers of smoking, has won a national contest that was sponsored by the U.S. surgeon general's office. 
U.S.Orlando LE - State of Florida tells 91-year-old veteran to prove his citizenship in order to voteby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A 91-year-old man, who won a Bronze star during World War II, was told by the state of Florida that he must prove his citizenship or he will be removed from voter rolls. 
EUROPEAncient shipwrecks found off island challenges historical assumptions of Roman navyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The discovery of two Roman-era shipwrecks in deep water off a western Greek island is challenging the conventional theory that ancient ships stayed close to coastal routes rather than risking the ... 
LIVING FAITHSan Gabriel LE - High school students receive scholarshipsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Thursday, thirteen students from the Pasadena Unified School District were awarded scholarships from El Centro de Accion Social, which is the Pasadena-based social services organization. 
MOVIESCatholic Bishops Offer High Praise About 'For Greater Glory'by The Maximus Group"To describe this film as stirring or powerful would do it a disservice," said Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia. "FOR GREATER GLORY is much more than an exercise in piety; it's ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSIs China attacking USA? Investment in American industry may come to naughtby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)American manufacturing is now staring at the oncoming threat of a global economic slowdown, after investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in high tech equipment; Drew Greenblatt's ... 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Chamber of Commerce issues report cardsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has recently issued legislative report cards, with state Sen. Walter A. Stosch with the top grade. 
U.S.The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Comes to the Stage in Norfolk, Virginiaby Deacon Keith FournierMax McLean told me he was convinced that this CS Lewis masterpiece was "so brilliant and so consistent" in presenting a "morally inverted universe" that he knew it had to performed ... 
ASIA PACIFICAustralian billionaire to build life-size replica of the Titanicby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Billionaire Clive Palmer, Australian mining magnate has commissioned a Chinese shipyard to build a replica of the ill-fated Titanic. The replica of the 1912 luxury liner will be complete in every ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Old, Old, Story: Fr Dwight Longenecker on Authentic Evangelizationby Fr. Dwight LongeneckerThrough video, radio, internet, blogs, e-books and publishing on demand the world is opening up to the proclamation of the gospel as never before. What is needed now is an army of enthusiastic, ... 
MOVIES'Think Like a Man' tops at U.S. box officeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The ensemble African American comedy "Think Like A Man" kept its top spot at the nation's box offices for what was a relatively quiet weekend before the rush of big-budget adventures that typify ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBitumen, or 'dirty oil' carries transportation risksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bitumen, commonly referred to as "dirty oil," has many concerned over its environmental impact on the petrochemical industry. Far more corrosive than regular crude oil, bitumen poses a hazard to ... 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Woman wins $1 million Lottery twiceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Virginia Fike had two tickets that matched five of the six powerball numbers in an April 7th drawing, meaning each ticket was worth $1 million. 
U.S.Results from 13,000 mph Falcon flight released by the Pentagonby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The test flight of an experimental aircraft capable of traveling at 20 times the speed of sound was undertaken last August. The Pentagon has now released the results of the super-fast vehicle, ... 
MIDDLE EASTIran copying captured U.S.-droneby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The capture of the Sentinel by Iranian forces last year, a top-secret U.S. surveillance drone with stealth technology has been hailed as a victory for Iran and a defeat for Washington in a ... 
LIVING FAITHVatican Congregation for the Clergy: God Stands Before Us and Invites Us to Touch Himby Congregation for the ClergyGod stands before us and invites us to touch Him. God does not set conditions for us; He does not call for a special 'work' or a special 'space' in order for us to meet Him. Rather God ... 
TVActor who played TV vampire 'Barnabas Collins' diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The mythical blood-sucking vampire is supposed to be immortal. It still came as a bit of a shock to learn that TV vampire Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas Collins on the Gothic soap opera "Dark ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSWalmart admits that Mexican branch may have used bribesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Retail giant Walmart has admitted it is investigating allegations that its managers in Mexico used widespread bribery to secure the company's presence in the country and expand its market share. ... 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Virginia Tech holds classes on five-year anniversary of deadly shootingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Virginia Tech held classes on Monday for the first time on the anniversary of the country's deadliest mass shooting. 
U.S.Farrakhan speech - Jesus was black, Mary was Egyptian, and brothers ain't shooting no blanks.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, has captured attention once again with fresh racist rhetoric. In an inflammatory speech delivered at Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church in ... 
AFRICALiberation Army promises to release Sudanese child soldiers in two yearsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Sudanese People's Liberation Army, or SPLA has renewed its commitment to release all child soldiers from its ranks within two years. In doing so, children will no longer constitute part of ... 
LIVING FAITHDivine Mercy: The Happy Priest Reflects on the Wounds of Jesus and Our Woundsby Fr. James FarfagliaMany call Thomas the doubting Thomas. All of the Apostles doubted. All of the Apostles ran away and abandoned Jesus. In reality, he is not the doubting ... 
MOVIESMovie audiences still hungry for 'Hunger Games'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The blockbuster adaptation of the young adult book series "The Hunger Games" is still making - pardon the pun - a killing at the box office. The crowd pleasing epic remains at the top spot for ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSUS economy, two out of three ain't bad?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Claims for jobless benefits are on the rise while the trade deficit has decreased and inflation has remained flat. That's good news for most in two out of three economic reports released by the ... 
LOCAL NEWSVirginia North LE - Teen birth rate declinesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The teen birth rate has slowly decreased over the past few years; however it's still a big issue within our nation, and in Virginia. 
U.S.The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter Keeps Busy During Holy Week and Easterby Randy Sly"The journey to full communion, for both individuals and groups of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, seems not to be unlike [the journey of Moses and the Chosen People in their journey ... 
ASIA PACIFICChina's new railways carry 453 million passengers in its first quarterby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There's certainly one thing China has the United States, and the entire western world beat: the utilization of public transport, in particular, its railways. According to official data, China's ... 
LIVING FAITHArchbishop Dolan - Obama policy 'intruding into the life of faith.'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal Timothy Dolan boldly stated that Obama's contraception policy is "intruding into the life of faith," during an interview on CBS News' Face The Nation. 
CELEBRITY60 Minutes' Mike Wallace dies at 93by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"I've often replied, when asked, 'I'll retire when my toes turn up,'" 60 Minutes' fiercely tenacious newsman Mike Wallace once declared. "Well, they're just beginning to curl a little, which ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGas prices on Catalina Island, California top $7 a gallonby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Catalina Island is a popular resort off the coast of California best known for its picturesque scenery, seafood and hiking. The island paradise does have a catch, however: For the past two weeks, ... 
LOCAL NEWSHundreds gather in honor of Trayvon Martinby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Last week, hundreds of people gathered at Virginia Commonwealth University in honor of Trayvon Martin, a Florida teenager who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watchman. 
U.S.President Obama Makes Video Vowing to Protect Planned Parenthoodby Jennifer HartlineOur current President has made his position crystal clear and has demonstrated time and time again that he will always defend Planned Parenthood; he will always defend abortion-on-demand, without ... 
AMERICASHuman sacrifice? Poor Mexican family suspected in the murders of two young boys, womanby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A horrific murder scene has authorities suspecting a destitute Mexican family of committing human sacrifices to Santa Muerte, or "Saint Death." Authorities say the throats and the wrists of the ... 
HOME & FOODAntioxidants - Popcorn is good for you!by Taylor WilkersonPopcorn is one of the top guilty food pleasures today and is, for most people, the highlight of going to the movie theater. As soon as the tickets are bought, moviegoers make a bee-line for the ... 
MOVIESOCTOBER BABY: A Box Office Winner is BornOCTOBER BABY had the third highest per-screen average and closed at No. 8 in the nation for its opening weekend competing against The Hunger Games - one of the most successful Hollywood blockbuster ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSParty's over for tribal casino in Connecticutby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Times once ran high for the Pequot tribe in Connecticut. Establishing the Foxwoods Casino on their tiny patch of reservation, tribesmen prospered, many earning an annual income of $100,000. This ... 
LOCAL NEWSAn offshore wind-turbine to be planted in Virginiaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Governor Bob McDonnell has received the state's approval for the construction of an offshore win turbine in the lower Chesapeake Bay area. 
U.S.Former NAACP leader blasts Jackson and Sharpton as 'race hustlers'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A former leader of the NAACP is blasting Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for what he calls "exploiting" the tragic death of Trayvon Martin. Rev. C.L. Bryant told the Daily Caller on Monday that "His ... 
MIDDLE EASTSyria accepts Kofi Annan-brokered peace dealby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Syrian government has accepted a six-point plan brokered by the United Nations and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan to end the ongoing violence. "The Syrian government has written to the joint ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Online iReport - Allentown, PA rallies for Religious Freedomby Carolee Gifford (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"It's terrible! It has to be rescinded!" said Sister Josanne Huber, M.S.C., commenting on the healthcare mandate thousands and thousands protested at noon, Friday, at federal buildings all over ... 
MOVIES'Hunger Games' wins third largest film opening of all timeby Greg GoodsellThere was no doubt that the opening for the movie adaptation of the phenomenally popular "Hunger Games" was going to be huge. "Hunger Games" made history, earning an astounding $155 million at ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSDartmouth president named as surprise choice to lead World Bankby Greg GoodsellUnited States President Barack Obama has named the president of Dartmouth College, Jim Yong Kim as its nominee to lead the World Bank. Kim has now become the frontrunner to lead the multinational ... 
LOCAL NEWSBusiness' efforts to reduce energy use is being celebratedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An effort, made by local businesses, to reduce energy is being celebrated in Arlington County. 
U.S.Rejoice! Bishop William Lori, Defender of the Faith, Named Archbishop-Designate of Baltimoreby Deacon Keith FournierThis Nation which we all love has been given one more courageous Catholic Bishop in a position of significant leadership at a critical time in the history of the Catholic Church in the United ... 
MIDDLE EASTReport: Deaths of civilian Palestinians growingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Jerusalem-based human rights group B'Tselem has uncovered some unwelcome news. Civilian Palestinians being killed in recent Israeli-Palestinian conflicts has grown. According to their latest ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYTwo executives resign from Susan G. Komen for the Cureby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Two top executives at Susan G. Komen for the Cure have announced their resignation. The breast cancer charity is reportedly struggling to raise money after its decision to defund Planned ... 
MOVIESOctober Baby - An Abortion Survivor Finds Her Life - Don't Miss This Film!by Randy Sly"This is a significant story" - Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life. "'October Baby' is the most gripping drama ever produced about the central civil rights issue of our time" - Bill Donohue, ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBernanke comments on idea - moving central bank to gold standardby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Proponents of the gold standard won't like hearing Ben Bernanke's recent comments where he panned the idea as a handicap on the government. 
LOCAL NEWSReal estate company partners with universityby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Northern Virginia Real Estate Company, RE/MAX Select Properties, has recently partnered with George Mason University to work with graduate students that are pursuing a maser's degree in ... 
U.S.NY Times accused of anti-Catholic bigotry, cowardiceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sometimes what you don't say reveals as much as what you do say. Following the New York Time's publication of an ad that constitutes a direct, frontal attack on the Catholic Church on behalf of the ... 
ASIA PACIFICTaliban suspends all talks with the United Statesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Saying that the United States was "wasting time," the Afghan Taliban has announced the suspension of negotiations with the U.S. Current talks had been aimed at ending the decade-long war in ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYChild Proofing Revisitedby By Carolee Gifford, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)From the moment our children enter the world we want to protect them. God graced us with this beautiful embodiment of his love and our desire to protect that gift begins. 
U.S.Book Review: 'Indivisible' is a Book for Our Time and A Call to Christian Collaborationby Randy Sly"I read this book from cover to cover, in one sitting, in awe of what God was up to in these pages. INDIVISIBLE builds a sure bridge of faith and reason over which our country can walk, from our ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSFormer employee blasts Goldman Sachs, firm loses billions overnightby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Goldman Sachs investment firm continues to reel from a scathing attack that originated within its ranks. A recent employee with 12 years experience in the firm, sent an op-ed to the New York ... 
LOCAL NEWSTwo principals to retireby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Frederick County schools will be losing two veteran educators to retirement at the end of this school year. 
U.S.Troubling: Will Nov. 8 be the start of the next civil war in the USA?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There's a troubling trend in America, the rise of armed militias and "patriot" groups who are preparing for a revolution - and a violent one at that. According to the Southern Law Poverty Center ... 
AFRICAFilmmakers call attention to ongoing Kony atrocitiesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a world full of seeming moral ambiguities, few things are truly black and white - with some major exceptions. "The core message is just to show that there are few times where problems are ... 
MOVIESFilmmakers of the world turn their camera towards the Arab Springby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Journalists of the world have all risen to the challenge to document a way of life in a part of the world that is being irrevocably changed. While some feel the Arab Spring has turned into a ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGallup poll shows that U.S. unemployment went up in Februaryby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, U.S. unemployment increased to 9.1 percent in February from 8.6 percent in January and 8.5 percent in December. The 0.5-percentage-point ... 
LOCAL NEWSNorth Stafford High to present "West Side Story"by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Johnetta Cook, Noth Stafford High School's theatre director, wants to prove that theater canon is still relevant today. 
U.S.Orthodox Christians Are Thankful for Catholic Bishops' Defense of Religious Libertyby Chris Banescu, Esq.Orthodox Christians are grateful for the vocal and passionate public stance of Catholic Bishops and leaders who categorically oppose Obama's HHS healthcare mandate. Your courage in ... 
MIDDLE EASTIran has a long and rebellious historyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Long a thorn in the side of the West, the nation of Iran has a long, proud and calamitous history of defiance. Having toppled the autocratic Shah in 1979, who was nonetheless friendly with the ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYMicrofinance for women driving social change around the worldby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Microfinance can help women in developing countries by transforming gender equations in public and private spheres, according to the Fifth Global Microfinance Summit. However, not all microfinance ... 
CELEBRITYConservative publisher Andrew Breitbart dies at 43by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Conservative commentator and publisher Andrew Breitbart has passed away - from natural causes, at the age of 43. Breitbart was walking near his home in the Brentwood neighborhood shortly after ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSOne in four homes was in foreclosure, RealtyTrac saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As a reminder of the bleak U.S. housing market, RealtyTrac reports that homes in some stage of foreclosure accounted for nearly one in four homes sales during the fourth quarter. 
LIVING FAITHThe Assumption: The Virgin Mary goes before us in the Order of Graceby F. K. BartelsLet us this day renew our love for the Virgin Mary, who proceeds us in the order of grace, and who has travelled the path of life before her children in the Church. It is through the intercession of ... 
MOVIESFinding Fatima - A Great Film for Finding Answersby Leticia VelasquezThis film explains how six apparitions of the Virgin Mary in a remote Portuguese village had an unprecedented impact on world wars, and especially upon the life of Blessed John Paul who said, "the ... 
LIVING FAITHOpinion: We Are Living in 1984by Randy SlyI'm not going to belabor all the parallels we could find in current society regarding "Big Brother," the thought police, the various government agencies, revisionist history and language (which ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYA Reflection on Beauty: God's Chosen Gift to Womenby Jennifer HartlineBeauty is a cherished gift from God to this broken world. It gives us a glimpse into the mind of the Creator and reveals His tenderness. In a unique way, beauty belongs to women. Is ... 
LOCAL NEWSLocal Ordinariate-bound Group Holds First Anglican Use Service in Northern VirginiaThe STCS, whose inaugural meeting on June 12, 2010, was attended by five people, has seen steady growth since then. The Society's first Anglican Use Mass on March 19, 2011, drew a capacity ... 
U.S.Author Anthony DeStefano: Making the Invisible Visibleby Randy SlyIn addition to his writing, Anthony is a successful businessman and serves as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for Priests for Life, the largest pro-life/pro-family organization in the world. ... 
LOCAL NEWSInvesting in Your Valuesby Jonathan A. Owens, MBALet's take some time to explore Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). Your commitments to faith and culture can be a great resource for guiding your financial investments. 
LOCAL NEWSDesk posture, stretches, and ergonomics-no slouching!by Arthritis & SportsSit up straight, please (for your sake)! 
HEALTHAsk Dr. Denton: What about Bread? The Bread of Life and the Gift of Real Breadby Dr. Denton WeissI will use the brick oven in our back Courtyard to make the Easter Bread for the family. There will be three eggs wrapped in that Easter Challah, the eggs of new life, the number ... 
LOCAL NEWSSpread The Word, Finally There's A Painless Breast Scan!by Sherri KavazovicThermography is a procedure that can alert you and your doctor to changes that can indicate early stage breast disease. It also detects the subtle physiologic changes that accompany breast ... |
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