Finding the Heart in my Depression
So, I’ve been a little depressed lately. I get this way sometimes. It’s frustrating because there is no reason to be in a bad mood. Life is unchanged and all is good. But no matter how hard I try to...
View ArticleStriking courage at Planned Parenthood in Houston
STOPP received an e-mail and video link from our friend Steve in Houston concerning developments at the ribbon cutting of the Planned Parenthood mega-abortion facility in Houston. Here is what Steve...
View ArticleVocations increase in India despite religious persecution, Catholic bishop...
New Dehli, India (CNA) — Despite increased persecution, vocations to the priesthood in the north region of India are continuing to grow. Bishop Anthony Chirayath of Sagar Diocese in the state of Madhya...
View ArticleTransfiguration Prayer
The prayer was inspired in adoration on the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. Transfigure my mind, O Lord, transfigure my mind. Change my thoughts to your perfect will. Use my words to seek...
View Article‘Last Ounce of Courage’ aims to fuel dialogue on religious freedom
Denver, Colo., Aug 23, 2012 / 06:06 pm (CNA).- The upcoming family-friendly film, “Last Ounce of Courage” by director Darrel Campbell, takes the debate surrounding religious freedom and public...
View ArticleWhen life gets tough: Travis Mills starts walking again.
I've been meaning to post about this story for a while. When I watched this video, I couldn't wait any longer.We're often quick to complain or worry about our little setbacks. Things didn't work out...
View ArticlePrayer is best source of courage for facing hostile world, Pope says
Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 29, 2012 / 10:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI says the heroic sanctity of St. John the Baptist proves that a solid life of prayer is the best source of courage for...
View ArticleSt. John the Baptist Reminds the Faithful to Stand Up for Truth in World...
By EWTN NEWS/CNA | Pope Benedict XVI says the heroic sanctity of St. John the Baptist proves that a solid life of prayer is the best source of courage for Christians facing a modern world that is...
View ArticleYoung actor says new movie will inspire religious freedom
Phoenix, Ariz., Sep 12, 2012 / 12:03 am (CNA).- The new movie “Last Ounce of Courage” is a statement calling on people to “stand up for their rights and defend their religious freedom,” says a young...
View ArticleChristianity in Asia: Courage, Decision and Heroism
Catholic Missionary in Asia Speaks on Her Travels To China
View ArticleBattle of Lepanto
On October 7, 1571 the forces of the Holy League under Don Juan of Austria, illegitimate half brother of Philip II, in an ever-lasting tribute to Italian and Spanish courage and seamanship, smashed...
View ArticleColumbus, Catholicism and Courage
“This, indeed, is probably one of the Enemy’s motives for creating a dangerous world—a world in which moral issues really come to the point. He sees as well as you do that courage is not simply one of...
View ArticleCatholic Mass Readings for Friday, November 2nd, 2012
First ReadingWis 3:1-9 The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an...
View ArticleThe Emperor’s New Clothes: calling ‘filth’ by name
by Eric Metaxas December 4, 2012 (Breakpoint.org) - You remember the classic fairy tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Against overwhelming social pressure, a young boy alone has the courage and good...
View ArticleDec 08, Evening Prayer for Saturday of the 1st week of Advent
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 197 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 793 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 64 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 775...
View ArticleSanta Roosevelt
Death had to take him in his sleep, for if he was awake there’d have been a fight. Thomas R. Marshall, Vice President of the United States, on hearing of the death of Theodore Roosevelt One of his...
View ArticleBishops urged to imitate St. Thomas More in mandate fight
Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 20, 2012 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has held up the 16th century's Saint Thomas More as a model of courage for bishops in the face...
View ArticleAll Who Want To Live Religiously In Christ Jesus Will Be Persecuted
The following criticism was written about one of our U.S. Presidents; see if you can guess which chief executive is being referred to: “The occupant of the presidency is little better than a murderer....
View ArticleThere’s courage, and then there’s courage
by John Stonestreet May 8, 2013 (Breakpoint.org) - Unless you’ve been completely unplugged recently, you likely saw the flood of news stories concerning Jason Collins, the NBA player who recently...
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