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YEAR OF FAITHTUESDAY HOMILY: Faith in Actionby Fr. Roger J. LandryJesus' teaching on prayer in the Our Father reveals to us not just the most important vocal prayer ever recited, but the proper way to relate in faith to the ... 
U.S.Chicken and Waffles potato chips -- yep, that's a thingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hold on to your tastebuds, foodies, Lay's chips has quite a challenge for you. Three new flavors of chip are being test marketed across the country and the winning flavor will join the lineup of the ... 
TECHNOLOGYPlease HELP ME! Why I should quit Facebook, but can'tby Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Facebook plans to start tracking all user's movements starting in March. It will initiate this "service" without your permission, because users have already given permission for Facebook to do so. ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Online Exclusive - An interview with the Bowery Missionby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Catholic Online recently interviewed Jill Gadwood, a volunteer at The Bowery Mission in Lower Manhattan. The Bowery Mission has served homeless and hungry New Yorkers since 1879. Today, well over a ... 
U.S.Three reasons why America is better at terrorism than the terroristsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Perhaps the terrorists should quit. Since 9-11, the United States has beat the terrorists at their own game, time and again. The most conservative estimates now say that in Pakistan alone, the U.S. ... 
U.S.Is Disneyland going to issue Mark of the Beast to children?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Walt Disney Co. has unveiled plans to issue parkgoers, including children, electronic wristbands that will disclose a whole host of personal information as well as permit checking into hotels and ... 
U.S.Fr. Frank Pavone Writes An Open Letter to President Barack Obamaby Deacon Keith FournierWhen you were first elected, many rejoiced that yet another barrier had been broken for racial equality in our nation. I rejoiced with them. Yet so many African-Americans could have been -- and ... 
LIVING FAITHCOL INTERVIEW with Mark Crutcher: Pro-Life fighter launches new campaign, are current tactics enough?by Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Life Dynamics, an anti-abortion pro-life organization fighting to end abortion has come out with a new brochure that tells the graphic and startling story of 18-year-old Marla Cardamone, who was ... 
U.S.Priests for Life Secure Religious Freedom Exemption from Obamacareby Priests for LifePriests for Life has scored a victory in its challenge to the religious-freedom-busting HHS mandate. Lawyers for the Obama administration stipulated that the pro-life organization would not have to ... 
YEAR OF FAITHMONDAY HOMILY: Light in the Midst of Darknessby Fr. Stephen B. ReynoldsThe forces arrayed against Christianity can be daunting. It seems as though the average person has no power or influence to change things for the better. However, the Christian is not ... 
MIDDLE EASTThe Antichrist in Muhammad: Muhammad's Fear of the Crossby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Qur'an 4:157-58 denies that Jesus died on the cross. Some Muslim scholars maintain that the crucifixion did not occur at all. Others, in perhaps the most common explanation, argue ... 
U.S.Naked man bites dog, then homeowner, then police, gets shot - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Florida man may have been insane when he decided to attack a dog, a homeowner, and police, while naked. 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTFr. Sly on the Feast of St John in the Octave of Christmasby Fr. Randy SlyJohn was included in the inner circle of Christ's followers. He was present for the miracles, healings, the transfiguration and the teaching ministry of Jesus from the beginning. Even at the cross he ... 
U.S.Bulletproof backpacks for kids selling fast - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that sales of bulletproof backpacks for kids are soaring. The demand has surged after the mass murder of kids and teachers at a Connecticut elementary school last week. 
U.S.Watch this teen crash while running from FHP - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A teenager managed to steal a car and lead the Florida Highway Patrol on a pursuit before crashing into an apartment building on Wednesday. The 16-year-old driver was injured. 
U.S.Court rules it's okay to blast Timberlake next to church - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Florida Supreme Court has ruled unanimously, that drivers have the right to blast their music while driving to work, as loudly as they like. 
U.S.U.S. may see first maglev train by 2014 - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Orlando may soon have the nation's first regularly operating maglev train, provided the private firm pitching the idea can overcome a few bureaucratic obstacles. The train could see service as early ... 
LIVING FAITHOur Lady of Guadalupe - She Who Crushes the Head of the Serpentby Fr. James FarfagliaThe ancient temples of the Aztecs, interesting archeological sites of the past, have been replaced by the new temples of materialism, secularism and consumerism. On their altars the poor, the unborn ... 
U.S.Guest Opinion: Beck, Marriage and The State of The Unionby Ken BlackwellI invite Glenn to spend just one hour with the Family Research Council's Marriage and Religion Research Institute's (MARRI) scholars. They are his type of intellectuals, and I think he would be ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTAdvent Catechesis: Pope Benedict XVI on the Benevolent Plan of Godby Pope Benedict XVIHe came into the world, becoming a man like us , to bring His plan of love to fullness. And God demands that we become a sign of his action in the world. Through our faith, our hope, our love, He ... 
U.S.Dog thrown in trash to die is rescued - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)God's creatures do not belong in the trash. So one community is learning after the heart-wrenching story of a caged Chihuahua that was found on a trash pile. 
YEAR OF FAITHTreasures Old and New: Vatican II is to be Understood and Interpreted within a Hermeneutic of Continuityby Deacon Keith FournierIn discussing the Second Vatican Council much has been made about the difference between those who view that Council and its teaching through either a hermeneutic of continuity or a hermeneutic of ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTLas Posadas - a Catholic Hispanic Traditionby Fr. James FarfagliaThe Posadas are not to be confused with a mere Christmas party. Instead, the Posadas should be seen as a religious event. 
U.S.What happend to all of Florida's hurricanes? - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hurricanes have been keeping away from Florida as the state enjoys a record seventh year without being struck by one. Meanwhile, other more rarely hit locales, such as New York and the Azores, ... 
U.S.Editorial: This is No Time to Retreat from the Culture, We Must Work for its Conversionby Deacon Keith FournierWe are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has gone through. I do not think that wide circles of the American society or wide circles of the Christian community ... 
U.S.How this 'Traveling Hero' saved a life - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Dante the Labrador used his bad luck to save a life. Dante has the misfortune to be left behind with a caretaker when his owner, a navy officer, was deployed to Spain with his wife. The decision, it ... 
U.S.Facing the Fiscal and Moral Cliff with Courage: We Need New Thomas More's for the Third Millenniumby Deacon Keith FournierThe England of the sixteenth century was in the midst of a serious crisis of politics, culture and faith, much like the times in which we now live.Thomas More gives us an example to imitate. Thomas ... 
U.S.The Day Before Thanksgiving: Are There Still Self Evident Truths and Unalienable Rights?by Deacon Keith FournierThis unique American holiday called Thanksgiving has a profoundly religious core. So too does the American experiment in ordered liberty. This richly diverse Nation reaffirms its reliance ... 
SPORTSCheerleader takes serious fall on live TV - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An Orlando Magic cheerleader who took a dreadful fall on Tuesday is recovering at a regional hospital. Jamie Woode, 31, fell onto the hardwood court, smashing her head. 
LOCAL NEWSBlack Friday campers are very bad at math - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Americans are bad at math. How bad? So bad they will spend a week camping out in front of their favorite stores in an effort to get first dibbs on their Black Friday deals. 
LOCAL NEWSDarden employees sue chain -- for cleaning - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Servers for Darden Restaurants have filed a federal lawsuit claiming underpayment. The lawsuit, which began with just two plaintiffs, has now expanded to fifty and could reach class-action status. 
U.S.General Petraeus' mistress admits to seizing classified military documentsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Be careful what you send in an email. You never know who will dig it up to show others - this is a lesson heard learned from General Petraeus' biographer and mistress, Paula Broadwell. In ... 
LOCAL NEWSDon't get shocked by these area gas staions - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"Verbum sapient!" Fill up your rental car gas tank before you head to the lake or airport, at least if you are in Orlando. A Shell station on Vineland is selling gas for $6.44 a gallon, some $3 above ... 
LOCAL NEWSDeputies close street over jar of vinegar - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An Orlando street was closed for two hours today after locals complained of a suspicious odor to police. 
YEAR OF FAITHContemplative Prayer and Silenceby Fr. James FarfagliaExternal silence is easy. Internal silence is hard to maintain.We live in a very noisy world. 
LOCAL NEWSCop arrested, twice - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An Orlando Police officer is behind bars today -- for a second time. According to authorities, Officer Danny Sidders was arrested early Tuesday and booked into jail on a domestic battery charge. 
LOCAL NEWSSlow progress in Zimmerman case as witnesses deposed - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)George Zimmerman's defense team will be interviewing several secret witnesses in his second-degree murder case according to newly released court documents. 
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIPNewspapers switch their endorsements to Romneyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a dramatic switch of support, 28 newspapers that originally endorsed President Barack Obama in 2008 are currently endorsing GOP contender Mitt Romney. This has proved true of conservative - ... 
LOCAL NEWSNew York Aquarium animals may require evacuationby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The New York Aquarium on Coney Island is in trouble following Superstorm Sandy. Although the fish and other animals did just fine despite the rain and wind, safe in their habitats, the loss of ... 
U.S.Police warn of marijuana laced candyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It sounds like an urban legend, as all tainted candy stories are, but public safety officials in LA are warning parents to watch out for marijuana-laced candy. 
LOCAL NEWSHurricane Sandy - Obama cuts trip, emails warning to supportersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)President Barack Obama has cut short a trip to Florida to return to the capital as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the northeast. The hurricane is expected to combine with a blizzard and create ... 
LOCAL NEWSCheck out what happens when you point a laser at a sheriff's helicopterby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An Orlando man could face no less than 5 years in federal prison for the crime of pointing a laser into the cockpit of a Seminole County sheriff's helicopter. 
LOCAL NEWSSchools close as another Perfect Storm brews in the Atlantic - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Brevard County is closing schools on Friday as hurricane Sandy becomes a category 2 storm. Dangerous rip currents, rain, and high winds will make the area too dangerous for kids to be outdoors ... 
LOCAL NEWSSandy to cause heavy rains, not much elseby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hurricane Sandy isn\'t expected to make landfall in Florida, but the system will bring heavy rains to the east coast. A tropical storm watch in now in effect from the Brevard-Volusia county ... 
LOCAL NEWSAnn Romney joins march - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Ann Romney has joined a breast-cancer awareness walk in Orlando. On Saturday, the hopeful first lady joined thousands of activists as they walked through the streets of Orlando to raise awareness and ... 
LOCAL NEWSTrayvon Martin school, social media records to be shared - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Attorneys for George Zimmerman may subpoena Trayvon Martin's school records for discipline on the condition they keep those records private, a judge ruled Friday. 
LOCAL NEWSGiant eyeball mystery solved! - OrlandoScientists have solved the mystery of whose eye washed up on a south Florida beach last week. By studying the eye in detail, scientists are certain of where the eyeball came from, and how it likely ... 
LOCAL NEWSMedia groups challenge Zimmerman prosecutors - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Several media groups including CBS, NBC, and the New York Times are challenging prosecutors in the George Zimmerman case who filed a motion to keep subpoenas secret from the media. 
LOCAL NEWSRomney to address amphitheater crowd - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will visit the area on Saturday with a stop in Apopka. 
LOCAL NEWSWoman loves manatee too much - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An unidentified woman is wanted by the Pinellas County sheriff after she was photographed swimming with an endangered Florida Manatee. It is against the law to touch or disturb the animals. 
LOCAL NEWSSheriff calls for 40 days of prayer to end violence - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Orange County Sheriff is holding 40 days of prayer in hopes of reducing criminal violence in Orlando. 
LOCAL NEWSThieves steal entire truck of Coca-Cola - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Somebody must really like Coca-Cola, because over the weekend they stole a tractor trailer of containing hundreds of cases of 20 ounce Cokes. 
LOCAL NEWSTeen leaves gang, tattoos behind - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A central Florida teen has a new lease on life, after leaving his gang behind and getting laser treatment for his tattoos. The laser treatments have been donated to the teen who is getting his life ... 
LOCAL NEWSMan beats woman with dog - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Michael Wayne Jones, 42, of Sanford, was arrested after he allegedly used, of all things, a dog as a blunt force weapon during an assault. 
LOCAL NEWSWeather delays shuttle departure - Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Final flight of space shuttle Endeavour postponed until Wednesday. 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Amok monkey to get new homeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A monkey that ran amok in Seminole County will soon have a new home after biting a neighborhood resident. The monkey's owner is sending the animal to live in a sanctuary. 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Chick-fil-A gets hospital seal of approvalby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chick-fil-A has announced a new healthy eating initiative in partnership with Florida Hospital and the Orlando Magic. The goal of the initiative is to encourage people to eat healthier foods. 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - SeaWorld takes in stranded whalesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Four pilot whales that survived a beaching over the weekend have been sent to SeaWorld Orlando. One male and three female whales are being kept in isolation to prevent the spread of any diseases they ... 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Hard night for Dolphins at Dallas airportby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Miami Dolphins can't catch a break, unless the break is to their chartered airplane. According to the FAA as well as the team itself, the Dolphins chartered jet was backed into another airplane ... 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Iraq vet missing after jumping from shipby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An Army sergeant is missing after he was seen jumping off a cruise ship at sea. Sgt. Ronald Kemp, 31, jumped from the Carnival Cruise ship on Tuesday and has not been found since. 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Florida East Coast starts negotiationsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Last week, Florida East Coast Industries Inc. began negotiations to connect the Orlando and Miami international airports. 
U.S.Fort Worth LE - Judge blocks union election at American Airlinesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A union-organizing election for roughly 10,000 employees at American Airlines has been blocked by a federal judge. 
MIDDLE EASTTurkey says Syria shot down jet in international airspaceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The nation of Turkey has declared that Syria shot down its military aircraft in international airspace. Turkey also said it would be consulting with its NATO allies on a reaction. Search teams have ... 
LIVING FAITHCongregation for the Clergy: Jesus Calms the Storms of Lifeby Vatican Congregation for the ClergyWhen one forgets that our lives are in the hands of the Lord we tend to presume a certain "exemption" from life's trials. It is then difficult to be able to live through difficult experiences and ... 
MOVIESPixar's 'Brave' keeps studio's track record of #1's unbrokenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Many self-proclaimed analysts said that an animated feature about a fiery-headed heroine would lack crossover appeal. To no effect - Pixar's ""Brave" continued in that studio's proud tradition of ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMoody's cuts credit ratings of 15 major banks, including Bank of America, HSBCby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a move that many said was not unexpected, Moody's Investors Service has lowered the credit ratings of 15 major banks. These institutions include Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. ... 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Panel seeks for university tuition increaseby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Board of Governors committee is pushing for the approval of increased tuition of up to 15% at Florida's public universities. 
U.S.Catholic Action: Fortnight (14 Days) of Prayer for Freedom Begins in United Statesby Deacon Keith FournierThe Catholic Bishops of the United States called for a fourteen day period of prayer, study, teaching and public action to defend the first freedom, religious freedom. The move is unparalleled in US ... 
ASIA PACIFICRemains of giant wombat, the size of a rhinoceros, discovered in Australiaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Called a "paleontologists' goldmine," scientists have unearthed the biggest of the prehistoric "giant wombat" skeletons. Discovered in Queensland, Australia, the skeletons of 50 diprotodons, all ... 
HOMESCHOOLINGA Catholic Home School Mom Recommends a Summer Reading List for Childrenby Melissa VacaMany of the books that I have listed are typical for homeschooling book lists.I assigned the books to a grade level, but each novel is suitable for a range of ages. The grade levels are really only a ... 
CELEBRITYPop painter LeRoy Neiman dies at 91by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)His biggest crime as an artist was in painting pictures that the public at large wanted to see. Artist LeRoy Neiman, in broad, garish strokes would render portraits of top U.S. athletes, as well ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSU.S. manufacturing grows at its lowest level all year this monthby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Things are tough as usual across the United States. Manufacturing creeped along at its slowest pace in 11 months for the month of June. An industry survey found that overseas demand for U.S. ... 
U.S.Orlando LE - Calls prove Zimmerman instructing wifeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Former neighborhood watch leader who killed Trayvon Martin instructed his wife to transfer money from bank accounts as shown by jailhouse calls. 
EUROPEPope Benedict XVI: The Kingdom of God is a Gift, But Requires Our Collaborationby Vatican Information ServiceHe is Lord of the Kingdom, and man is His humble collaborator who contemplates and is gladdened by the divine creative act, and patiently awaits its fruits. ... Now is the time to sow, and the growth ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYReflection on Fatherhood: God Bless All Fathersby Michael TerheydenI had two experiences this year which shed some light on the meaning of fatherhood for me. One concerns a story told by a nun from Africa. Her story helped me see the relationship between masculinity ... 
MOVIES'Madagascar' on top while 'Rock of Ages' flopsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)While it starred Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand, "Rock of Ages" tanked at the nation's box offices this past Father's Day weekend. Ditto for the father-themed Adam Sandler comedy, ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSForeign held U.S. debt reaches all-time highby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)China, the largest buyer of United States Treasury debt, increased its holdings after trimming them for two straight months, sending foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities to a record high ... 
U.S.Orlando LE - Florida to sue DHS in voter registration debate.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Florida Gov. Rick Scott will be suing the Department of Homeland Security to move forward with his attempt, which some say to be controversial, to delete the voter-rolls of ineligible voters in his ... 
AFRICALatest attacks draws line between Nigeria's Muslim north and Christian southby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The latest attacks in the strife-torn nation of Nigeria have only drawn attention to the tensions between its Muslim north and Christian south. Dozens are feared dead and injured after two ... 
LIVING FAITHMade in His Image: Catholic Anthropology and Human Dignityby F.K. BartelsThe Incarnation is the definitive answer to man's deepest questions about himself, for "it is only in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of man truly becomes clear" (GS 22). During ... 
MUSIC'Once' sweeps Tony Awards with eight wins, including Best Musicalby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sweeping the Tony Awards with eight wins, including Best Musical, "Once," tells the unlikely love story of a Dublin street performer and a Czech piano player. The musical is an adaptation of the ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSSpaniards react with anger, relief to $125 billion bailout planby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sunny Spain, once prideful at being the European Union's fourth largest economy has been thoroughly humbled and humiliated over the past several months. Many urban professionals there have seen ... 
U.S.Orlando LE - Bond hearing is set for Trayvon Martin killerby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26, is receiving a new bond hearing later this month after his bail revoked. 
EUROPEPope Calls World Meeting in Milan An Epiphany of the Familyby Vatican Information ServiceMore than one million people had attended the gathering in Milan meeting which was, the Holy Father concluded, "an 'epiphany' of the family. Families were present in their many different forms, ... 
LIVING FAITHFresno LE - Foundation gives $100,000 to Fresno Stateby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A $100,000 grant, given by the Central Valley Foundation's McClatchy Fresno Art Endowment, is going to the Center for Creativity and the Arts at Fresno State, as well as the Fresno Art Museum and ... 
U.S.Ray Bradbury dies, 91by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Ray Bradbury has died in Los Angeles. The prolific author was 91 and passed away following a lengthy illness. Bradbury was perhaps best known for his novel, Fahrenheit 451. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSLawsuit: Losses at Merrill Lynch were withheld before B of A dealby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It has come to light that shortly before Bank of America shareholders approved the bank's $50 billion purchase of Merrill Lynch in December of 2008, that top bank executives were aware that ... 
U.S.Orlando LE - Test drones could soon be flying over Floridaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Drones have been used to kill hundreds, even thousands, of suspected terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, now may be patrolling the skies over Florida and, perhaps soon, the rest of the United States. 
AFRICANigerian plane crash leaves no survivorsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A plane crash in the densely populated African city of Lagos, Nigeria has killed all 153 onboard and killed 10 people on the ground this weekend. The pilot of the Dana Air plane radioed that the ... 
LIVING FAITHAre Comic Books Marketing Homosexuality to Children? A Troubling Sign of the Timesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Kafka had it right when he pointed out that deviant activity that is accepted eventually becomes mainstream and normalized. Consider his parable: Leopards break into the temple and drink the ... 
MOVIES'White' overtakes 'Black' at the nation's box officesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As the "Harry Potter" franchise so amply proved, the world loves a good fairy tale. "Snow White and the Huntsman," a darker and more violent rendering of the classic storybook saga pushed "Men in ...
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSLawsuit: Losses at Merrill Lynch were withheld before B of A dealby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It has come to light that shortly before Bank of America shareholders approved the bank's $50 billion purchase of Merrill Lynch in December of 2008, that top bank executives were aware that ... 
U.S.Orlando LE - State of Florida tells 91-year-old veteran to prove his citizenship in order to voteby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A 91-year-old man, who won a Bronze star during World War II, was told by the state of Florida that he must prove his citizenship or he will be removed from voter rolls. 
U.S.Denver LE - Occupy Denver joins with local students to support Quebecby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)This Friday, Occupy Denver will be joining with student protest groups Occupy Auraria, Occupy DU, and Political Active Ztudents (PAZ) to rally in support of the over 3-month-long student strike ... 
EUROPEAncient shipwrecks found off island challenges historical assumptions of Roman navyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The discovery of two Roman-era shipwrecks in deep water off a western Greek island is challenging the conventional theory that ancient ships stayed close to coastal routes rather than risking the ... 
LIVING FAITHSan Gabriel LE - High school students receive scholarshipsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Thursday, thirteen students from the Pasadena Unified School District were awarded scholarships from El Centro de Accion Social, which is the Pasadena-based social services organization. 
MOVIESCatholic Bishops Offer High Praise About 'For Greater Glory'by The Maximus Group"To describe this film as stirring or powerful would do it a disservice," said Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia. "FOR GREATER GLORY is much more than an exercise in piety; it's ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSIs China attacking USA? Investment in American industry may come to naughtby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)American manufacturing is now staring at the oncoming threat of a global economic slowdown, after investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in high tech equipment; Drew Greenblatt's ... 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Cotto provides scholarships to studentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Miguel Cotto, WBA Super Welterweight World Champion, and Mech Tech Institute President, Mr. Edwin Colon, presented two scholarships in the school's Mechanical Fuel Injection & Body Repair ... 
U.S.Ashley Judd Video Mocks Abortion, Santorum: Women of Virtue Neededby Jennifer HartlineThe stars of the "choice" universe have gone way beyond their worn-out euphemisms and are now embracing shameless mockery. Ashley Judd and crew have made a video that mocks the ... 
ASIA PACIFICAustralian billionaire to build life-size replica of the Titanicby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Billionaire Clive Palmer, Australian mining magnate has commissioned a Chinese shipyard to build a replica of the ill-fated Titanic. The replica of the 1912 luxury liner will be complete in every ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Old, Old, Story: Fr Dwight Longenecker on Authentic Evangelizationby Fr. Dwight LongeneckerThrough video, radio, internet, blogs, e-books and publishing on demand the world is opening up to the proclamation of the gospel as never before. What is needed now is an army of enthusiastic, ... 
U.S.The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Comes to the Stage in Norfolk, Virginiaby Deacon Keith FournierMax McLean told me he was convinced that this CS Lewis masterpiece was "so brilliant and so consistent" in presenting a "morally inverted universe" that he knew it had to performed ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBitumen, or 'dirty oil' carries transportation risksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bitumen, commonly referred to as "dirty oil," has many concerned over its environmental impact on the petrochemical industry. Far more corrosive than regular crude oil, bitumen poses a hazard to ... 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Taxi rates increaseby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Monday, Orlando raised its taxi cab rates by 9 percent in a move that will flow outside the city limits. 
U.S.Eight U.S. troops die after sampling Afghanistan's deadliest crop, Opiumby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Afghanistan is notorious for producing the deadly poppy that produces opiates that are turned into illicit drugs such as heroin and morphine. Now, some U.S. troops have paid a high price for ... 
AFRICASudanese aircraft pummel South Sudanby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Tensions between the two neighboring African nations of Sudan and South Sudan have reached a broiling point as Sudanese aircraft have renewed bombings across the border. Targets across Unity ... 
LIVING FAITHVatican Congregation for the Clergy: God Stands Before Us and Invites Us to Touch Himby Congregation for the ClergyGod stands before us and invites us to touch Him. God does not set conditions for us; He does not call for a special 'work' or a special 'space' in order for us to meet Him. Rather God ... 
TVActor who played TV vampire 'Barnabas Collins' diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The mythical blood-sucking vampire is supposed to be immortal. It still came as a bit of a shock to learn that TV vampire Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas Collins on the Gothic soap opera "Dark ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSU.S. Airways moves to merge with American Airlinesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)U.S. Airways has filed papers to begin a merger with American Airlines. U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker is quick to say that an earlier report that said an agreement between the two airlines had ... 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - Judge quits Trayvon Martin caseby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Wednesday, the Florida judge in charge of the Trayvon Martin shooting case removed herself after George Zimmerman's attorney argued she had a possible conflict of interest relating to her husband. 
LOCAL NEWSOrlando LE - 4G mobile networks expandingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The use of 4G mobile service is being used in sports games and talent shows on TV, and is increasing. 
U.S.Farrakhan speech - Jesus was black, Mary was Egyptian, and brothers ain't shooting no blanks.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, has captured attention once again with fresh racist rhetoric. In an inflammatory speech delivered at Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church in ... 
AMERICASShining Path group in Peru frees construction workersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Peruvian militant guerilla group, the Shining Path has released 36 captive construction workers from a Swedish company after holding them captive for five days. The captives had walked "seven ... 
LIVING FAITHDivine Mercy: The Happy Priest Reflects on the Wounds of Jesus and Our Woundsby Fr. James FarfagliaMany call Thomas the doubting Thomas. All of the Apostles doubted. All of the Apostles ran away and abandoned Jesus. In reality, he is not the doubting ... 
MOVIESMovie audiences still hungry for 'Hunger Games'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The blockbuster adaptation of the young adult book series "The Hunger Games" is still making - pardon the pun - a killing at the box office. The crowd pleasing epic remains at the top spot for ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSUS economy, two out of three ain't bad?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Claims for jobless benefits are on the rise while the trade deficit has decreased and inflation has remained flat. That's good news for most in two out of three economic reports released by the ... 
U.S.Trayvon Martin case won't go to grand juryby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Monday, special prosecutor Angela Corey said she will not be taking the Trayvon Martin shooting death before a grand jury. 
U.S.The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter Keeps Busy During Holy Week and Easterby Randy Sly"The journey to full communion, for both individuals and groups of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, seems not to be unlike [the journey of Moses and the Chosen People in their journey ... 
ASIA PACIFICRare Earth Industry Association established in Chinaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The nation of China has established a rare earth industry association in order to speed up consolidation of its sprawling industry. Rare earth in China has drawn criticism for what overseas trade ... 
LIVING FAITHArchbishop Dolan - Obama policy 'intruding into the life of faith.'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal Timothy Dolan boldly stated that Obama's contraception policy is "intruding into the life of faith," during an interview on CBS News' Face The Nation. 
CELEBRITY60 Minutes' Mike Wallace dies at 93by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"I've often replied, when asked, 'I'll retire when my toes turn up,'" 60 Minutes' fiercely tenacious newsman Mike Wallace once declared. "Well, they're just beginning to curl a little, which ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGas prices on Catalina Island, California top $7 a gallonby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Catalina Island is a popular resort off the coast of California best known for its picturesque scenery, seafood and hiking. The island paradise does have a catch, however: For the past two weeks, ... 
LOCAL NEWSTrayvon Martin's parents asking to investigate prosecutorby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The parents of Trayvon Martin are asking federal officials to investigate a prosecutor who disqualified himself from the case. 
U.S.President Obama Makes Video Vowing to Protect Planned Parenthoodby Jennifer HartlineOur current President has made his position crystal clear and has demonstrated time and time again that he will always defend Planned Parenthood; he will always defend abortion-on-demand, without ... 
AMERICASHuman sacrifice? Poor Mexican family suspected in the murders of two young boys, womanby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A horrific murder scene has authorities suspecting a destitute Mexican family of committing human sacrifices to Santa Muerte, or "Saint Death." Authorities say the throats and the wrists of the ... 
HOME & FOODAntioxidants - Popcorn is good for you!by Taylor WilkersonPopcorn is one of the top guilty food pleasures today and is, for most people, the highlight of going to the movie theater. As soon as the tickets are bought, moviegoers make a bee-line for the ... 
MOVIESOCTOBER BABY: A Box Office Winner is BornOCTOBER BABY had the third highest per-screen average and closed at No. 8 in the nation for its opening weekend competing against The Hunger Games - one of the most successful Hollywood blockbuster ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSParty's over for tribal casino in Connecticutby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Times once ran high for the Pequot tribe in Connecticut. Establishing the Foxwoods Casino on their tiny patch of reservation, tribesmen prospered, many earning an annual income of $100,000. This ... 
LOCAL NEWSJudges to decide winners of Pillsbury bake offby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cameron Bailey, of Salt Lake City, Utah, ran with his tray of Bacon-Chicken Sliders with Raspberry-Onion Spread to the judging register, with literally seconds left, to end the $1 million 45th ... 
U.S.A happy story of redemption - Modern Jean Valjean has day in courtby Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)A California judge has sentenced a man who fired two shots at police officers to one year in county jail and probation; this after the man skipped bail and fled to Africa. Prosecutors had asked for a ... 
EUROPESpanish teenager who tried to flee prostitution marked with degrading 'barcode' tattooby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Prostitution is the degrading practice of a human being offering sexual services for money. Many young women and girls with no place to go around the world are often forced into prostitution in ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Online iReport - Allentown, PA rallies for Religious Freedomby Carolee Gifford (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"It's terrible! It has to be rescinded!" said Sister Josanne Huber, M.S.C., commenting on the healthcare mandate thousands and thousands protested at noon, Friday, at federal buildings all over ... 
U.S.Muslim 'marriage manual' offers tips on wife beatingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A book entitled "A Gift for the Muslim Couple" is a purported marriage manual that offers helpful advice on wife beating. Within the book's opening pages, there is a passage that reads that "it ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSDartmouth president named as surprise choice to lead World Bankby Greg GoodsellUnited States President Barack Obama has named the president of Dartmouth College, Jim Yong Kim as its nominee to lead the World Bank. Kim has now become the frontrunner to lead the multinational ... 
LOCAL NEWSiPad robbery foiledby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A shipment of Apple's newest iPad was almost robbed from a central Florida store. However, the plan was stopped by an Orange County Sheriff's deputy. 
U.S.United for Religious Freedom: US Bishops Unified Statementby Catholic OnlineMost importantly of all, we call upon the Catholic faithful, and all people of faith, throughout our country to join us in prayer and penance for our leaders and for the complete protection of our ... 
EUROPEGun used in French school shooting was used in previous attacksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The gun used to kill four people at the Ozar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France was used previously in attacks against French paratroopers last week, authorities say. The gunman opened fire upon ... 
AMERICASBishop Gerald Kicanas on the Papal Visit - Reaching out to our Cuban Neighborsby Bishop Gerald Kicanas, Chair, Catholic Relief Services’ Board of DirectorsLater this month, I have the privilege of traveling with several other brother bishops from the United States to join our Holy Father on his visit to Cuba. Pope Benedict XVI follows in the footsteps ... 
U.S.Book Review: 'Indivisible' is a Book for Our Time and A Call to Christian Collaborationby Randy Sly"I read this book from cover to cover, in one sitting, in awe of what God was up to in these pages. INDIVISIBLE builds a sure bridge of faith and reason over which our country can walk, from our ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSUPS to buy TNT Express for $6.8 billionby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)United Parcel Service or UPS has reached a deal which would allow it to buy Dutch logistics company TNT Express for around 5.2 billion euro, or $6.8 billion. UPS will pay 9.5 euros, or $12.5 per ... 
LOCAL NEWSUCF to host forum to celebrate Sunshine Weekby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)During Sunshine Week, journalists and representatives of public access celebrate the week with a forum at the University of Central Florida. 
ASIA PACIFICU.S. soldier goes on shooting spree, kills 16 Afghansby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sixteen Afghan civilians have been shot dead in their homes by a US soldier in a pre-dawn attack. The victims include three women and nine children. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has vociferously ... 
HOME & FOODThe disgusting product you're inadvertently feeding your kidsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Kids who turn their noses up at the school lunch may actually have a good reason why. Despite every assurance that school lunches are as nutritious and healthy as possible for our kids, school ... 
MOVIESFilmmakers of the world turn their camera towards the Arab Springby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Journalists of the world have all risen to the challenge to document a way of life in a part of the world that is being irrevocably changed. While some feel the Arab Spring has turned into a ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMore and more U.S. church buildings being foreclosed uponby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Banks are now foreclosing on more and more U.S. churches in record numbers. Lenders are increasingly losing patience with religious facilities that have defaulted on their mortgages. The recent ... 
LOCAL NEWSOcoee shares health clinicby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Tuesday, Ocoee City Commission is expected to approve a contract with Apopka and Mount Dora. 
U.S.The high stakes of the Obama Netanyahu talksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The near-term fate of Iran's nuclear sites may hang on the results of talks taking place now at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Barack Obama as ... 
ASIA PACIFICSuicides among young females epidemic in Kashmirby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Suicide rates in Kashmir were negligible before the insurgency of 1989. Since then, there has been a very noticeable uptick in suicides in the past 21 years. Researchers at Kashmir's sole ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Social Doctrine: A Reflection on the Kingdom of God and His Christby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Kingdom of God is a strange kingdom whose king finds his earthly manifestation not on a throne, with gold crown, and lush raiment. What kind of king is it ...
MOVIESFilmmakers of the world turn their camera towards the Arab Springby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Journalists of the world have all risen to the challenge to document a way of life in a part of the world that is being irrevocably changed. While some feel the Arab Spring has turned into a ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSOne in four homes was in foreclosure, RealtyTrac saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As a reminder of the bleak U.S. housing market, RealtyTrac reports that homes in some stage of foreclosure accounted for nearly one in four homes sales during the fourth quarter. 
LOCAL NEWSNew grading system being consideredby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Florida's public-schools administrators are getting ready for a new school-grading system. 
U.S.What's Really Despicable? Rick Ungar, Obamacare, and Rick Santorumby Jennifer HartlineLast week Forbes' contributor Rick Ungar indignantly labeled Rick Santorum a "despicable human being" for saying that Obamacare will result in rationed care based on usefulness and not on the dignity ... 
MIDDLE EASTSyrian activist tells NBC News of torture, deprivationby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a harrowing interview with NBC News, an anti-Syrian government activist told of the weeks he spent in torture chamber. A merchant from Jisr al-Shughour in Syria's northern Idlib, 25-year-old ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYHomosexual and Lesbian Relationships as Marriage in Maryland?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Homosexual and Lesbian unions are on the road to being given the legal equivalency of marriage in the State of Maryland after the legislature gave its final approval to a bill. It ... 
MOVIESACT OF VALOR - The Directors Speak Outby Mike ParkerWhat went into creating the newly release film, "Act of Valor?" Veteran writer and film critic Mike Parker talks with the movie's co-directors Mike "Mouse" McCoy and Scott Waugh. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSApple tops in retail per square footby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to research company RetailSails, Apple is head and shoulders above all other physical, brick-and-mortar stores - per square feet. The company judges the health of a store is annual ... 
LOCAL NEWSFour chefs nominated for James Beard awardby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Four Central Florida chefs have been nominated for Best Chef in the James Beard Awards. 
U.S.'American Humanist Association' sets up scholarship fund for atheist studentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A high school student who voiced her opposition to a banner at her Rhode Island high school now has a Web site dedicated to raising money for her college. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Ahlquist said ... 
AFRICAHIV diagnosis for infants to be made available in rural Kenyaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Students at Kenya's Strathmore University since 2001 have been developing and refining software for infant HIV diagnosis. The software has been implemented in 75 health center in the must rural ... 
HOME & FOODOverweight and unhappy? Here's a good reason why...by Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)One in five American breakfasts now come from McDonald's. Half of all meals are eaten outside of the home, and nearly all family meals are consumed with each member of the household eating a ... 
MUSICPaul McCartney gets star on Hollywood's Walk of Fameby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)All things come to those who wait. Paul McCartney, one of two surviving members of the Fab Four has finally been blessed with his own star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Several hundred ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGeneral Motors reports record profits, but much work remains to be doneby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)General Motors posted flat fourth-quarter income this week but still managed to haul in $7.6 billion worth in profits last year, up 62 percent from the prior year. The fourth quarter is the ... 
U.S.I Choose No Contraception, so Why am I Paying For It? This is Really a Mandate Against Lifeby Jennifer HartlineCaring for a pregnant woman is expensive. Caring for children is even more expensive. Preventing their existence is cheap. Destroying them in the womb is a money-saving act in the ... 
AMERICASMystery illness killing thousands of Latin Americans, spreading fastby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A silent, mysterious killer that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives in the past decade is stalking the manual laborers of Central America. At least one in four Central American men are ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYAbp. Dolan: Obama needs to 'back out of intruding into the internal life of a church'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan came to the South Bronx to bless a library. He offered no blessings for President Barack Obama, who wants Catholic institutions to pay for birth control, the ...
MUSICPaul McCartney gets star on Hollywood's Walk of Fameby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)All things come to those who wait. Paul McCartney, one of two surviving members of the Fab Four has finally been blessed with his own star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Several hundred ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS49 states accept $25 billion foreclosure-abuse settlementby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Forty-nine states have accepted a $25 billion foreclosure-abuse settlement with the five largest mortgage lenders. While coming as welcome news to many, primarily those "underwater" in their ... 
LOCAL NEWSO-Negative blood type is neededby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Due to high usage of O-Negative blood, the supply has reached extremely low levels. 
U.S.Archbishop to U.S. Troops: Obamacare Reg 'Is a Blow to Freedom'by Terence P. JeffreyArchbishop Timothy Broglio, who leads the Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, 
ASIA PACIFICDozens are feared dead after quake in Philippinesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Many fear that dozens of people have been killed in a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines. Rescue workers are combing through landslides and toppled buildings on the heavily populated ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILY9th circuit court attempts to redefine marriageby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)California's ban on gay marriage appears headed to the United States Supreme Court following a ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court ruled on Tuesday that Proposition 8 was a ... 
MOVIESEmilio Estevez Talks About 'The Way,' Being Released on DVD February 21by Randy Sly"The Way" continues to attract national media attention as the powerful film moves toward its Feb. 21 release on DVD. We were able to talk with Emilio Estevez about the film and his thoughts ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGeneral Motors back on track to making over $10 billion annuallyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Three short years after General Motors drove into government-run bankruptcy that required a massive taxpayer-funded bailout to keep it in business, General Motors says it's back on track to ... 
LOCAL NEWSSchool districts rank top ten in stateby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to state officials, three school districts in the Central Florida region rank in the top ten of the whole state. Seminole, Brevard and Sumter counties rank numbers seven, eight and ten ... 
U.S.U.S. deficit falls slightly - but still far too highby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It's slightly lower than last year - but still far too high. A new budget report this week predicts the U.S. government will run a $1.1 trillion deficit in the fiscal year that ends this ... 
ASIA PACIFICWomen come forward to protest genital mutilation in Muslim sectby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The mutilation of female genitals in order to curb sexual appetites is a barbaric practice typically performed in rural tribes in Africa and the Middle East/ Members of the Dawoodi Bohras sect, ... 
LIVING FAITHAtheist teen stands behind her position after school prayer banner taken downby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A prayer banner at Cranston High School West in Rhode Island, part of the school since 1963, has been covered after a teenage student there complained that it violated the separation of church and ... 
TVActresses from 'The Help' Take Top Honors at SAGby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"The Help," a drama about two maids in Mississippi during the civil rights era stood out in 2011 in an American movie market glutted with 3-D and computer generated imagery. "The Help" took top ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSForeclosures topples hard-won success for minoritiesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)With foreclosure running rampant throughout the United States, even the most affluent neighborhoods are being emptied out of families. The mass evacuation is perhaps not as noticeable - many ... 
U.S.A Rising Catholic Tide of Resistance May Determine the U.S. Presidential Electionby Keith A. FournierCatholics in the United States are rising up in a Tide of Resistance to the unjust actions and edicts of the Obama Administration. They might determine the outcome of the 2012 Presidential election ... 
EUROPEMissionary Pope Calls Catholics to Preach the Gospel and Bring all Nations to Jesusby Deacon Keith Fournier"The mission ad gentes (to the gentiles, or unbelievers) should be, also today, the constant horizon and paradigm of every ecclesial activity, because the very identity of the Church is ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Social teaching: Dignity of Work - Christ Working for Christby Andrew M. Greenwell,Esq.The Church therefore sees human work from three dimensions: the objective, the subjective, and the social. The first looks first at the work and not ... 
CELEBRITY'Sweathog' Robert Hegyes dies from heart attackby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Long before Bart Simpson, the "sweathogs" on TV's "Welcome Back Kotter" were under-acheivers, and proud of it ma-an. That Seventies TV show focused on a class of likable would-be dropouts in an ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBill Gates donates $750 million to battle AIDS, tuberculosis and malariaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will donate $750 million into the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The announcement ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSAT&T remains dependent on iPhone to stay afloatby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)AT&T Inc. activated 7.6 million of them in the latest quarter, or one out of every five iPhones sold globally. AT&T remains deeply indebted to the iPhone to gain and keep customers. A promise by ... 
LOCAL NEWSObama visits Disney, pledges more tourismby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)President Obama visited Disney World on Thursday and promised to open the state to more tourism. Orlando thrives on tourism, so an influx will mean more jobs for locals. 
U.S.Pope Warns US Bishops of Radical Secularism, Threats to Religious Freedomby Deacon Keith FournierGrave threats to the Church's public moral witness presented by a radical secularism which finds increasing expression in the political and cultural spheres.The seriousness of these threats needs ... 
AMERICASMany skeptical about Guatemala's new presidentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Many are skeptical about the claims of Guatemala's new president, retired general Otto Pérez Molina. Making campaign promises to deal with crime with a firm hand, or "mano dura" is giving rise to ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Word of God Worked: Understanding the Dignity of All Human Workby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church begins its section on work with a reflection of the Biblical view of work and man's relationship to ... 
CELEBRITYCelebrity chef Paula Deen comes out of the diabetic closetby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Southern celebrity chef Paula Deen has come out of the closet as a type 2 diabetic, after being diagnosed with the condition for three years. Appearing on the Today Show, Deen wished to address ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSJobless claims drop to a four-year lowby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Unemployment benefits dropped to near a four-year low in the latest week, government data revealed. The latest figures proved that the U.S. job market has gained a bit of momentum. The Labor ... 
LOCAL NEWSSalvation Army at war with bed bugsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Orlando Salvation Army is doing all it can not to let the bed bugs bite. Their men's shelter in Orlando has been temporarily closed because of an infestation of bed bugs. 
U.S.Catholic Online Launches Virtual Pilgrimage Site Dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Godby Deacon Keith FournierThere is a treasure found in the life example and message of the little Virgin of Nazareth. Mary, Mother of God is a virtual pilgrimage site ... 
AMERICASHaitian girls sell themselves to survive: World says 'mission accomplished'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On the second anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, Catholic Online published an article explaining that despite the allocation of billions of dollars in aid to that country's ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYAmericans growing increasingly aware of class conflictby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The scruffy brigades of the Occupy Wall Street movement - composed of the homeless, activists and just plain disgruntled American public - have made a significant impact on the national psyche. ... 
MOVIES'Devil Inside' rakes in millions, inspires audiences to boo and hiss at endingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)While most "found footage" horror films such as "Paranormal Activity" and "The Blair Witch Project" make the majority of their audiences scream with delight, this past weekend's "The Devil ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSCompanies exempt from federal income tax growing dailyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The numbers of companies that pay no federal income tax are growing daily. According to the Wall Street Journal, he companies are taking advantage of a special structure that passes profits along ... 
LOCAL NEWSAmway Arena to be shuttered with a bangby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Orlando residents may get one last blast out of the Amway Arena this March, when the site is slated for demolition. Developers have announced they will use explosives to demolish the arena. 
U.S.U.S. teen who claimed to be from Colombia to return statesideby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The highly unlikely story - where a 15-year-old girl in the U.S. claimed to be a woman in Colombia, whereupon she was extradited to that South American country to begin life under an assumed name ... 
EUROPEChurch 'Sees Through the Fog': Abp Dolan Among 22 New Cardinals to Help Steer the Barque of Peterby Deacon Keith Fournier"Western civilization seems to have lost its way, it is sailing blind. But the Church, through the Word of God, sees through this fog" said Pope Benedict XVI. To help him steer the Barque of Peter in ... 
LIVING FAITHFr. Paul Schenck Reflects on the Feast of Mary, the Mother of Godby Fr. Paul SchenckIn order to win us back to himself, to "reclaim" us and restore us in love, God chose to become one of us, to know us up close and personal. He "descended" into our world - with us, beside us. Just ... 
U.S.Interview: Fr. Robert Spitzer - Equipping the Church to Combat the Culture of Deathby Randy SlyAmerica has stopped reasoning and principled thinking. That is my conviction after reading "Ten Universal Principles" by Fr. Robert Spitzer. Fancy word crafting, personal attacks and other ... 
U.S.Book Review: Man To Man: A Real Priest Speaks To Real Menby F. K. Bartels"Real men are constantly challenged by a culture that is sexually out of control. . . . My dear brothers in the Lord, I know that as married men you are challenged every day. I am writing to you in ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMcDonald's fast food shows strong on stock marketby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It was a topsy-turvy year for the U.S. stock market - one in which a longtime fast-food institution took one of the top spots and one of America's most trusted banks began to sputter and fall. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBrazil overtakes Britain as world's sixth largest economyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to a London-based research group, Brazil has overtaken Britain as the world's sixth largest economy, according to a London-based research group. The shift is part of a larger trend ... 
CELEBRITYMovie star Cheetah the chimpanzee dies at 80by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)He was one of the few movies stars of the 1930s that made it into the 21st century - it must have been an awful lot of bananas! Cheetah the chimpanzee, the sidekick in the Tarzan movies of the early ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYFeast of the Holy Family: Learning to Love, Pray and Live in the School of Nazarethby Deacon Keith FournierJesus spent 30 of his 33 earthly years in Nazareth. Some spiritual writers have called these the 'hidden years', because there is so little written about them in the Gospel narratives. However, ... 
ASIA PACIFICChina now third most toured nation, poll findsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Mainland China was an impenetrable nation for many years during the Cold War. China has since relaxed guidelines for international visitors, and it has definitely been to the nation's benefit. ... 
U.S.Mexican drug cartels recruiting American teens, children for smugglingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Mexican drug cartels are increasingly using children, young adults and teens from Southern California to smuggle drugs across the border and carry out other illicit work for the criminal ... 
LOCAL NEWSArmy reservists home for the holidaysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There was an especially welcome gift under the Christmas tree for families of the Army Reserves 196th Transportation Company. The reservists are home in time to spend Christmas with their ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBank of America resolves discrimination lawsuit with $335 million payoutby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bank of America has agreed to pay $335 million to resolve allegations that its Countrywide unit engaged in discrimination against qualified African-American and Hispanic borrowers on home loans. ... 
MOVIESAn Interview with 'War Horse' Star Jeremy Irvineby Peggy BowesI recently screened the film "War Horse" and was impressed with Jeremy's performance. He brings depth to the character of Albert, exuding boyish charm and enthusiasm as well as courage, dignity ... 
LIVING FAITHGirl swept away in tsunami reunited with familyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A girl who survived after being swept away in the Indian Ocean tsunami seven years ago has been tearfully reunited with her family, who had since given up hope of ever seeing her - alive or dead, ... 
AFRICADispute over mine has Sierra Leone in crisisby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The people of Sierra Leone are engaged in a bitter debate over how best to manage that country's precious natural resources. At the heart of that debate is contention over the Gola Rainforest, an ... 
U.S.Wake up call: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will be arrested, study saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There is shocking news about the state of the United States' teenagers and young adults. A new study estimates that roughly one in three U.S. youths will be arrested for a non-traffic offense by ... 
LOCAL NEWSLargest balloon in US takes flight over Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Orlando Balloon Rides has sent a massive new balloon on its maiden flight over central Florida. It is the largest balloon in the United States and will give rides to the public starting tomorrow. 
MOVIESFiercely independent film producer diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Fiercely independent, he changed American film forever with some rules-breaking features such as "Easy Rider," "Five Easy Pieces" and "The Last Picture Show." Movie producer Bert Schneider has died ... 
LIVING FAITHMiracle! Paralyzed woman walks again after traffic accidentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Two years ago, 27-year-old Monique van der Vorst was paralyzed. Unable to walk since the ago of 13, Van der Vorst was mowed down by a speeding bicyclist. she suddenly developed a tingling in her legs ... 
AMERICASCeremonial offering found at Mexican pyramidby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Archaeologists in Mexico say they have found a ceremonial offering at the Pyramid of the Sun that may have been used nearly 2,000 years ago to consecrate the structure before its construction. 
U.S.Famous Iraq POW war veteran to begin teaching careerby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Jessica Lynch is now a proud mother, set on receiving her teaching credential shortly. The majority of the world recognizes her as the 19-year-old girl on the stretcher who was rescued after ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYFewer Americans found to be tying the knotby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Far fewer Americans are jumping the broom, tying the knot, getting' hitched. A new study has found the institution of marriage is becoming far less popular in the United States, and those who do ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSHappy Holidays? One in two Americans are now poor or low incomeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It's next to impossible to have a happy holiday this season as the Census Bureau reports that a record number of Americans - one in two, or nearly half are living in poverty or are considered low ... 
U.S.Recent rover discovery may confirm liquid water on Marsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)If confirmed, the latest discovery from the Mars rover Opportunity would be the most unambiguous signal of water activity ever found on Mars by this mission. Slivers of a bright material, beamed ... 
EUROPEPilgrim Pope: Pope Benedict XVI to Visit Cuba, Perhaps Mexico in 2012by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Communist-run island of Cuba in spring of 2012. It will be the first trip to Cuba by a pontiff since John Paul II's historic tour in 1998. The exact date of the ... 
LIVING FAITHFr Paul Schenck: Immaculate Conception Tells us Who Mary Is and Who We Areby Fr. Paul SchenckThe Immaculate Conception tells us not only about Mary, who she is and what she represents, but it also tells us about each and every one of us, about ourselves and our own lives. Mary was made ... 
MUSICA picture with Elvis is worth more than a thousand wordsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There's no mistaking the young Elvis, giving his trademark whiplash smile to the camera. A beautiful brunette, who just so happened to be Elvis' Tennessee sweetheart, likewise gives a radiant smile. ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSNext-day mail delivery to become limited, USPS saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"This isn't a change we're happy about," Art Sackler, executive director of the National Postal Policy Council, a trade group for large mailers says. The U.S. Postal Service has announced an ... 
LOCAL NEWSFrito-Lay rolls out electric delivery trucks in Orlandoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Frito-Lay has announced that 10 new electric trucks will take to the streets in Orlando. The company plans to launch the nation's largest fleet of all-electric commercial delivery trucks in North ... 
MIDDLE EASTCivil war erupting in Syriaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)With over 4,000 people dead, and soldiers defecting from the Syrian army in record numbers, some United Nations officials are announcing that Syria is in a state of civil war. 
ASIA PACIFICClinton in Myanmar for historic visitby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hillary Clinton's high-level visit with members of Myanmar's government is the first high-level visit by a U.S. official in half a century. Myanmar President Thein Sein hailed a "new chapter in ... 
LIVING FAITHACLU blasts Apple's virtual assistant to get directions for abortionsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The ACLU is complaining, this time because Apple's popular new virtual assistant, Siri, can't direct you to an abortion clinic. The group has launched an online petition asking people to flood Apple ... 
TV'Game of Your Life': Good Movie, Good Message!by Randy SlyDon't' miss "Game of Your Life" on Friday night as Family Movie Night wraps up its second year providing great entertainment that families can enjoy together. Over the past year, FMN has heard from ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSReport: Federal Reserve lent banks nearly $8 trillion during 2007-2009 crisesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Throughout the 2007 - 2009 financial crises, major American banks assured the public that everything was fine - while at the same time approaching the Federal Reserve to borrow $7.77 trillion. ... 
LOCAL NEWSGrant given to prepare SunRail projectby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Federal Government is giving a $2.4 million grant to an Orlando planning agency so development for a 17 stop metro rail can be completed. The SunRail commuter train will connect housing ... 
U.S.Tons of drugs were smuggled through amazing tunnel networkby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Traffickers smuggled tons of marijuana from Mexico into the United States through a sophisticated tunnel system that snaked the length of four football fields, authorities said. Set in a ... 
EUROPEVatican Congregation for the Clergy: Solemnity of Jesus Christ the Kingby Vatican Congregation for the ClergyIn his Apostolic Letter Tertio Millennio Adveniente, Blessed John Paul II writes: "here we touch upon the essential point. it is not simply a case of man seeking God, but of God who comes in ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple Invites our Responseby Deacon Keith FournierOn this Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple by Joachim and Anne, we are invited to make the choice to surrender our lives to the Lord. Parents are reminded of their solemn ... 
CELEBRITYMovie star Natalie Wood's death being reinvestigatedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The drowning death of movie star Natalie wood is being reopened by detectives. Her death by drowning in the waters off Southern California has remained one of Hollywood's most enduring mysteries. ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSAnother credit downgrade looms if 'super committee' failsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A deadline looms this coming Wednesday. If a "super committee" comprised of both Republican and Democratic lawmakers fail to reach a plan in order to reduce the U.S. deficit, economists warn of ... 
HEALTHBREAKTHROUGH ALS discovery announced.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Researchers at Northwestern University report they have found the underlying cause of all the varied forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS). The culprit appears to be a ... 
U.S.Hurricane Irene pummels Puerto Rico; could reach U.S.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane of the 2011 season, has pummeled Puerto Rico with 75 miles per hour winds and steady rainfall. The U.S. National Hurricane Center say there is widespread tree ... 
U.S.Promoting the New Evangelization in a World Hungry for Gospel Witnessby Fr. Gregory Gresko, OSBThe key to the new evangelization of our Faith in this postmodern age is the fundamental relationship each one of us has with our Lord Jesus. Do we take the time we need during each day to ... 
MIDDLE EASTREBELS SEIZE TRIPOLIby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Libyan dictator Moammar Gadafi's rule of Libya may finally be over. After six months of armed conflict and with support for NATO forces, rebel leaders have claimed large sections of the city of ... 
U.S.Golden State becomes tarnished with jobless at 12 percentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Things just got a little bit more desperate in the Golden State. After clinging to a jobless rate of 11.8 percent in June, California's jobless rate now stands at an even 12 percent. In fact, ... 
EUROPEMadrid: Pope Tells Hundreds of Thousands of Youth to Build Their Lives Upon Jesus Christby Catholic OnlineIf you build on solid rock, not only your life will be solid and stable, but it will also help project the light of Christ shining upon those of your own age and upon the whole of humanity, ... 
U.S.Jurassic Park becomes real (almost).by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Scientists at Harvard University announce that they have "rewound" evolution producing a chicken with an alligator-like snout by manipulating its DNA. Perhaps not quite Jurassic Park, but ... |
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