New Books by Sr. LaDonna M. Pinkelman OSF – Franciscan Flowers and Franciscan Flowers ll

Kindle editions: Franciscan Flowers Franciscan Flowers ll Christmas would be a lovely time to present a gift of poetry, prayer and praise.: Prayers, prose and poetry of Sr. LaDonna M. Pinkelman OSF, gleaned over a period of many years of journaling. Franciscan Flowers ll continues where she left off in her previous work, Franciscan Flowers, … Continue reading →

20 Ways Media Completely Misread Congress’ Weak-Sauce Benghazi Report

  20 Ways Media Completely Misread Congress’ Weak-Sauce Benghazi Report  By Mollie Hemingway On September 11, 2012, Islamist militants attacked U.S. complexes in Benghazi, Libya. Ambassador Chris Stevens was killed, the first U.S. Ambassador killed in the line of duty since 1979. Three other men were killed and 10 were injured. The media immediately turned … Continue reading →

Satan at His Most Subtle: A Reflection on the Temptations and Traps of the Pious « Archdiocese of Washington

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H/T Patrick Madrid “What is temptation? Temptation is the work of Satan to drag you to Hell. And Satan can read you like a book and play you like piano. Do not exaggerate his power, but do not underestimate it either. Some of his subtlest work is done in the area of religious observance. There, … Continue reading →

#Ferguson Grand jury reaches decision in case of Ferguson officer – The Washington Post

—PRAYER IN TIME OF DISTRESS A grand jury has reached a decision on whether to indict Darren Wilson, the white Ferguson, Mo., police officer whose fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager sparked days of turbulent protests, sources close to the process said. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) and the county prosecutor’s office are expected … Continue reading →