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Federal Court Rules for the Catholic Benefits Association, Against HHS Mandate of Obamacare

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 6, 2014

In March, the Catholic Benefits Association filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of 200 Catholic employers. It initially sought an injunction against forced compliance with the HHS Mandate of the Affordable Care Act while the serious issues raised in the complaint are litigated. Injunctive relief is what is called an extraordinary remedy in the law. An Injunction is an order of Court which precludes an opposing party from acting while a case is being litigated. In this instance it would compel the federal government to cease assessing any penalties and fines against the Catholic Benefits Association. In effect, it grants a temporary exemption from the draconian enforcement of the HHS Mandate while the underlying case is fully argued.The HHS Mandate requires Catholic and other Christian enterprises to provide contraception,abortion inducing drugs and sterilization - or be penalized out of existence. For such an extraordinary legal remedy like an injunction to be granted by a Federal Court requires a strong showing of irreparable damage and a likelihood of success on the merits in the underlying cause of action.

Relativism: The Societal Poison of our Age

By Deacon F. K. Bartels | June 6, 2014

At the foundation of relativism is the notion that it matters little what one believes, so long as it works for you. It's the conviction against all convictions; the claim that absolute truth is nonsense, which is itself a truth claim-albeit a false, ridiculous and poisonous one.

Bergdahl exchange has inspired Taliban to kidnap more victims for profitable trades

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 5, 2014

While the prisoner exchange of prisoner of war Bowe Bergdahl for five senior Taliban officials has started to receive some fire from politicians and veterans, TIME has received a behind the scenes look at the event from the perspective of the Taliban, courtesy of a Taliban commander who seems to be intimately familiar with Bergdahl and his captivity.

Last of the Navajo code talkers dies

By Robert Mullen (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 5, 2014

The very last of a unique breed of American hero passed away, marking the end of an era for both the United States and the U.S. Marine Corps.

Kianna begins her process of learning her new 'trade' - Part Five

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 2, 2014

How the makeup palette of Amala's glittered in the sun! There were beautiful colors of every shade, for the eyes, lips, face. Dozens of brushes, wide and small stood nearby for application upon Kianna's 12-year-old face. A dash of violet on the brow brought drama. Shades of pink, artfully applied to her lips made them fuller and far more alluring. What Amala - and the people at the compound would do with this, Kianna thought, had far more sinister implications than she was willing to think about.

GOTHIC HORROR: Nearly 800 children's graves found near Irish unwed mother home

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 4, 2014

In a revelation far more grisly than the most harrowing stories of Gothic horror, the bodies of nearly 800 children have been discovered near the home for unwed mothers in Ireland this week. The children were believed buried in a septic tank between the years of 1925 and 1961.

Heartbeat of the Family: Why do teens drop out of church?

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 2, 2014

As we move into June, we would like to introduce a new theme to our readers for the month. This June is "Heartbeat of the Family" month at Catholic Online. We'd like to open our month talking about teens dropping out of church.

A Current of Grace: Address of Pope Francis to the Charismatic Renewal Conference in Rome

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 5, 2014

You, Charismatic Renewal, have received a great gift from the Lord. You were born of the will of the Spirit as a current of grace in the Church and for the Church." This is your definition: a current of grace.(Pope Francis) Participants in the Charismatic Renewal are in love with the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. They not only speak of Jesus as someone who lived over two thousand years ago, they speak of Jesus as someone who is alive today - because He is! They affirm that the same charisms, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which empowered the early Church, are still available to every believer. As we approach Pentecost Sunday in our Liturgical calendar, the message of Pope Francis to the Renewal in the Spirit conference contains important insights for everyone of us.

Pope warns couples it is a mistake to put off having children

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 3, 2014

In a special mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis told 15 couples that they should never substitute pets for children. The Catholic Church requires all couples seeking a sacramental marriage to agree to accept children as a gift from God. If an engaged couple informs the clergyman that they will not even consider having children, he cannot proceed with the wedding ceremony.

UN warns 200,000 kids will die of malnutrition in Somalia this year

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 2, 2014

Urgent news out of the United Nations today as the agency warns 200,000 Somali children under the age of five face death from severe malnutrition before the end of the year. The UN says it needs more than $150 million in emergency aid to save some 3 million people.

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