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I am joined with Christians from accross the confessional spectrum, faithful Jews, other people of faith and good will in this growing marriage liberation movement. We are the new counter culture of this age. The opponents of marriage and family are the proponents of a system which seeks to impose their new order on the rest of us. We will not back down because our cause is just and true. History has demonstrated that we are on the right side, they are on the wrong side, and we will prevail. Civil institutions do not create marriage. Neither can they create some new right to marry for those who are incapable of marriage.

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The New Evangelization: Exorcising the Demon of Obtuseness
By Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq. | December 5, 2013

As modern Popes have observed, modern society suffers from spiritual obtuseness. Modernity is possessed by the demon of obtuseness. It is one of its basic traits. This is obtuseness is reflected by the fact that as a society--which means most of us on a one-by-one basis--we have lost the sense of sin. The modern Pontiffs would seem to agree: "The restoration of a proper sense of sin is the first way of facing the grave spiritual crisis looming over man today."

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Dr Deal Hudson on Why the Wise Men Followed the Star
By Deal W. Hudson | December 5, 2013

Thus, from the East the Wise Men came, from the crucible of civilization, the most ancient of learned cultures, to the court of Herod in Jerusalem. Whether they were deceived by Herod's flattery we do not know, nor do we know if they sensed his murderous intent in asking them to return and report on the child's whereabouts. Though wise men, we do not know if these kings were worldly-wise. We do know, however, they believed in the message of their dreams.

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In a bid to promote a Godless ideology and culture reminiscent of a sexual revolution, some of the rich donor organizations and countries have blindly inflicted much pain on Africa through their HIV "prevention" programs that have done quite the opposite of what they promised. So far, they have not helped Africans but have harmed us. They have not enriched but impoverished us. They have not strengthened but weakened us. They have not freed but shackled us. Tragic indeed!

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Dr. Deal W Hudson on Why God Became Man
By Deal W. Hudson | December 4, 2013

With the Incarnation, the good news of deliverance and redemption entered the human field of vision, made available to even the most depraved of minds. The Word becoming present to the senses and through the senses to the mind transfigured human existence. The way of knowing called Faith could "see through the glass darkly" the gift of God's presence in the world, all that need be known and loved to receive eternal life.

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Advent: Mary, John the Baptist and Pope Francis Call Us to Gospel Joy
By Deacon Keith Fournier | December 5, 2013

Let us respond to the invitation of Pope Francis and follow his example. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to cultivate the fruit of Gospel joy within us. Let us embrace by grace the way of humility demonstrated by John the Baptizer and Mary and find the happiness of heaven - beginning right here on earth. St. Josemaria Escriva, a Saint of our own time who teaches us that the universal call to holiness embraces every vocation and state in life, once wrote, "I am every day more convinced that happiness in Heaven is for those who know how to be happy on earth." (The Forge, 1005)

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Pope Francis writes of the need for a "missionary conversion" for the whole Church. He shares his dream of a "missionary option". He speaks of the need to put all things in a "missionary key". He challenges the pastors of the Church to engage ministry in a "missionary style". The word missionary runs throughout the entire manifesto entitled The Gospel of Joy. It seems our Pope may have also had Francis Xavier in mind - and heart - on that night when the Holy Spirit encouraged him to choose the name Francis.

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The quaint, hot town of Coober Pedy, Australia has long been known for a few things. Opal mining, scorching heat, and underground dwellings because of the former. Now it may become known for something else-something that could change everything.

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Prepare the Way for the Lord: Why We Celebrate Advent
By Deacon Keith Fournier | December 2, 2013

This Sunday, Advent begins. In a western culture where the influences of Christian traditions are waning, many ask why we even celebrate Advent. It is helpful to know our Liturgical history in order to explain what we do to those who may inquire. But even more importantly, it can help each of us to enter more fully into the seasonal participation and experience the grace it offers. Over the next four weeks preceding the great celebration of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus, (Christ-Mass), Christians are invited to prepare, to get ready, to make a place for the Lord in our lives and in our homes and to anticipate His coming.

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