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Gloria TV News on the Feast of Presentation of the Lord. Tamper-Proof and Self-Contained Last Saturday the South Dakota born Apostolic Nuncio to the Antilles Islands, Archbishop Thomas E. Gullickson …More
Gloria TV News on the Feast of Presentation of the Lord.

Tamper-Proof and Self-Contained

Last Saturday the South Dakota born Apostolic Nuncio to the Antilles Islands, Archbishop Thomas E. Gullickson made a hard-hitting homily, attacking the opposition of many bishops to faithful Catholics and to Summorum Pontificum. At the same time he praised the genius of the Traditional Latin Mass and described it as "tamper-proof and self-contained throughout the vicissitudes of time".

If Demons Believe in the Real Presence, Shouldn’t We?

USA

Father Gary Thomas is a California exorcist whose story forms the basis of the movie “The Rite”. Father has discussed his ministry with Catholic World Report. “As an exorcist, I see the response of demons to sacramentals such as the crucifix or holy water or even to the presence of a priest” – he said: “The Eucharist, Father explained, will send possessed persons right over the edge. That’s the amazing thing. I tell the people in my parish, if demons believe in the Real Presence, shouldn’t we?

Pope Benedict’s Effigy Beaten With Sticks

Pakistan

On January 30, some 40.000 Islamic militants took to the streets of Lahore to protest against Pope Benedict and against changes to the nation’s blasphemy law. Protestors beat Pope Benedict’s effigy with sticks, according to Pakistani press reports. In November, the Pontiff called for the release of Asia Bibi, the Christian mother sentenced to death after she was accused of blasphemy.

Small Village Rich in Vocations

China

Zan Jia Cun is a small village in central China. It is located in Shaanxi province and has only 400 Catholics. But in recent years it has produced 14 vocations - according to the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

Mary Fell Dramatically in Popularity

USA

The name Mary was in the US among the two most popular girls’ baby names from 1910 to 1965. By the year 2009 it fell to 102nd in popularity, according to the Social Security Administration. Joseph remains a popular boys’ name, ranking 16th.
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Peter no longer makes top 100 either. It was 52nd.
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Peter no longer makes top 100 either. It was 52nd.

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Thanks for the news! 😌
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If Demons Believe in the Real Presence, Shouldn’t We?
USA
Father Gary Thomas is a California exorcist who said:
...if demons believe in the Real Presence, shouldn’t we?
Yes, we should beleive but for a different reason. Catholics believe through faith. The demons believe through personal experience.
Mary Fell Dramatically in Popularity
USA
In another list, Popular names for births in 1910-2009
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If Demons Believe in the Real Presence, Shouldn’t We?

USA

Father Gary Thomas is a California exorcist who said:
...if demons believe in the Real Presence, shouldn’t we?

Yes, we should beleive but for a different reason. Catholics believe through faith. The demons believe through personal experience.

Mary Fell Dramatically in Popularity

USA

In another list, Popular names for births in 1910-2009
"Mary" was number 1.

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I made the top 100 for males but I couldn't find “Doina” among the females.

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Good morning, Doina.

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We recieved 25+ inches of snow last night and it's still snowing. The city is shut down. 25 inches is probably not very impressive to you people living in the Alps
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but for those of us living in/near big cities, this is historic.

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