Lenten Reading: Tito Colliander’s “Way of the Ascetics”

I want to recommend to my readers Tito Colliander’s Way of the Ascetics (St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press: 1960/2003).
It begins and ends much like St. Benedict’s Rule. That in itself is a major attraction for me.
If you wish to save your soul and win eternal life, arise from your lethargy, make the sign of the [...]

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SCOTUS to Hear Partial Birth Abortion Ban Appeal

Almost two years ago, the Bush’s federal law on partial birth abortion was declared unconstitutional. We learn today that, the newly-staffed SCOTUS will reconsider the case:
The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will consider the constitutionality of banning a type of late-term abortion, teeing up a contentious issue for a newly-constituted court already in [...]

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