Monthly Archives: November 2008

Catholic Roots of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

The blog at Credo brings some interesting historical facts about America’s Thanksgiving celebrations to light: The history books will tell you that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the pilgrims in 1621. Not true. An interesting bit of trivia is … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath City Possibly Found

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

National Geographic has an interesting article, explaining that “The remains of an ancient gate have pinpointed the location of the biblical city Sha’arayim” — the city mentioned in 1 Samuel 17:52 during the account of David’s battle with Goliath. Interesting. … Continue reading →

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Religion May Help Extend Your Life

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

This article on Yahoo! News indicates that Religion May Help Extend Your Life.

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Latest Medical Breakthrough Further Validates Pro-Life Support for Adult Stem Cell Research Says Dr. Alveda King

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Priests for Life issued the following press release today… Latest Medical Breakthrough Further Validates Pro-Life Support for Adult Stem Cell Research Says Dr. Alveda King November 24, 2008 Atlanta, GA – Dr. Alveda King, Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life … Continue reading →

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A good state protects the lives of all

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

In follow up to yesterday’s post, here is a link to the full statement of the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). In part it states: The fundamental good is … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Cardinal George Challenges Obama on Abortion

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Earlier this week, Cardinal Francis George, the Archbishop of Chicago, spoke out against Barack Obama’s position on abortion. According to one news report, the Cardinal said  that all Americans should “rejoice” that a country that once tolerated slavery had elected … Continue reading →

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The Patron Saint of Minivan Drivers

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

My family and I attend St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, so when I was in our local Catholic bookstore recently, I picked up a coin featuring an image of that saint. St. Catherine is the patron saint of several … Continue reading →

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American Papist News – Pilot Episodes

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Thomas Peters has launched a video blog (or “vlog”) American Papist News, which has two pilot episodes available for viewing. It is describes as “an upbeat week-in-review of news, politics, and culture, along with commentary and interviews, all from a … Continue reading →

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