Daily Archives: May 18, 2012

Pentecost Novena

Posted on May 18, 2012 by mmvc

Most of us need the occasional nudge to look up to heaven. So it was good to be reminded that with Pentecost round the corner, the time has come to follow Our Lady and the Apostles as they eagerly awaited … Continue reading →

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Contraceptives and the Environment – What the Pill Is Doing to Our Water Supply

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Gertrude

By Rebecca Oas, PhD From Zenit In 1960, the combined oral contraceptive pill was first approved for use in the United States.  Seven years later, “the Pill” was featured on the cover of Time Magazine, illustrating its enormous societal impact[1]. … Continue reading →

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Louise Kirk takes on the sex ed establishment

Posted on May 18, 2012 by mmvc

Louise Kirk is a courageous mother of four with a mission “to turn around the ghastliness of sex education” and ultimately to “show (children) what true relationships are all about.” Louise was interviewed by Simon Caldwell whose article was published … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI formally recognises Hildegard of Bingen as a saint

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Cindy Wooden An icon of St Hildegard by Fr Richard Cannuli (CNS) Benedict XVI has added Hildegard of Bingen to the Church’s formal list of saints and permitted Catholics worldwide to celebrate her feast day with a Mass and … Continue reading →

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