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Sponsor a child

We sponsor a child through Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, an organization that creates relationships between sponsors in the United States and children, youth and aging persons in 23 developing countries. Through its Hope for a Family program, our contributions provide life-changing benefits such as education, nutrition, clothing and medical care for our sponsored friend. Through letter writing we are able to learn about our sponsored friend’s life and offer our encouragement and prayers.

Grounded in the Gospel call to serve the poor, CFCA works with people of all faith traditions. CFCA receives the highest ratings from Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy.

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Veggie Tales Dave and the Giant Pickle: A Lesson in Self-Esteem

Another great review from the Tiber River Blogger Review:

Veggie Tales Dave and the Giant Pickle: A Lesson in Self-Esteem is another high-quality, very entertaining portraying of a famous Bible story. Though the story of David and Goliath is one that many children learn and can understand on some level, this rendition of the conflict makes more aspects of what was at stake accessible. We all come up against people and  situations that seem too big for us to handle. At those times, others may suggest a slew of solutions that have worked for them, but they may not be right for us.  Read more:

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A Catholicism of Resistance

All,

Wanted to share this great article from Catholic Online with you.  Read it, “Live within the Truth” and pass it on to your family and friends.

Archbishop Charles Chaput’s Prophetic Voice

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Terry Schiavo’s Family Boycotts Fox’s Family Guy Sponsors

After the recent attacks on the “The Family Guy”, the family of Terri Schiavo has launched a new boycott of the sponsors of the program.  The sponsors include Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dentyne, Sonic Drive-In, Sprint, and Apple Computers.

Terri’s brother, Bobby Schindler, expressed the hope that people will contact these companies and let them “know that this sort of bare-faced bigotry dehumanizes those with disabilities and dismisses the efforts of those who work tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities receive the proper care.”

It is the hope of the Schindler family that the sponsors to stop advertising on the program, which supports “an ugly, cruel and hateful message.”  Visit the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation for more information.  In related news, Randy Travis and Collin Raye will be performing at the Terri’s Life and Hope Concert April 11th in Indianapolis. 

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In defense of Catholic advocacy in the public square

Here is a good article about the Church’s role in advocating for specific public policy.  Check it out over at the OSV Daily Take blog.

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Saying no to the death penalty

Couple opposes death penalty even after the murder of their daughter

Vicki and Sylvester Schieber are great examples for all of us.  It is sometimes easy to stand on principle and our shared values when we are not personally impacted.  The difficulty is in standing firm in the face of personal tragedy and pain!

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Irish priest was kidnapped Sunday in the southern Philippines

Father Michael Sinnott, part of the Missionary Society of St. Columban, was kidnapped at about 7:30 p.m. local time “from outside his home in Pagadian City, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao, as he was taking an evening stroll in the garden,” the society said.

"Four or five" men burst into Father Michael Sinnott's garden Sunday and took him, his missionary society said.

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Every Catholic should read

This article put forth by the Catholic bishops conference is a must read for all Catholics and other Christians seeking to learn more about the proposed healthcare reform efforts.

The Catholic Church has long recognized the need for reform of America’s health care system.

Click the link below to log in and send your message:Voter Voice

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Prayer Request – Pitino

Hey everyone. This is another sad story out of the wide world of sports. Coach Rick Pitino has admitted to having sex with the woman accused of trying to exhort him. Plus to further compound the sin, he has admitted encouraging and paying for her abortion.
We hate to see this happen to anyone! Just goes to show that even as fauthful Catholics, we must continue to be vigiant against temptations. Pray for all involved.

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Newsflash: California’s First Lady says she’s ‘a Cafeteria Catholic’

Here is one that I bet you never saw coming….

“I start every one of my days praying,” says Maria Shriver, wife of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I go to church every week. I went to Catholic schools my entire life.” But, says Shriver, when it comes to Church teachings, “I pick and choose… I think I’m probably a ‘Cafeteria Catholic.’”



Anyone surprised?

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Never been Unloved!!!

Here is a good video I found over at 4Marks.  Check it out and let em know what you think of it.

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Being Catholic Now

Check out this commentary over at according2mark on Kerry Kennedy’s new book; Being Catholic Now.

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Back Online

Catholic Family Campaign is back online after a short break.

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Priests becoming too worldly

A Vatican prelate stated recently that priest are becoming less obedient to the church and more responsive to the world.  I guess that question would be “why?”.  Many of the comments to the article at Catholic World News reflect the reality that many priest today and thrust into a role of parish manager and fund raiser.  One writer laments that they rarely pray the Rosary with them before Mass or attend Eucharistic Adoration.

This statement applies to Catholics in general.  How often do each of us go to Eucharistic Adoration or to a Holy Hour?  We expect our Priest and Religious to attend and participate in these things but do we expect the same from ourselves or our friends and family?

Here is a thought!  How about each of us saying a family rosary or going to a daily Mass for the intentions of our parish Priest?  Maybe we should show up for the Rosary that is being said before Mass instead of rushing into our seats at the end of it.

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