Pregnant Woman Shot to Death by Baby's Father

"A Long Island man shot and killed his brother's ex-wife to keep her from revealing she was pregnant with his child, a law enforcement official said Thursday."

In 1996 a local group called Friends of EWTN invited Mother Angelica to Long Island and over 3,000 EWTN supporters showed up. The group is now hosting an event on Saturday April 2nd that will feature talks by EWTN host Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Fr. Walter Quinn from Priests for Life. This will take place at Kellenberg High School and include:

8:30 am - 9:30 am Pick up breakfast and registration
9:30 am - 12:15 pm 3 conferences + Mass of the day
Lunch & time to visit with Fr. Pacwa & Fr. Quinn

$25 donation per person includes breakfast, lunch and conferences

I intend to go to this event so if any locals are interested please let me know. I can provide the information as to how to register.

New blog by a priest affiliated with Opus Dei: The Truth Will Make You Free

The world we live in -

Teen Accused of Parent's Murder

A 16 year old girl is on trial for murdering her parents. Apparently the motive given for the murder is that the parents wanted to press charges against the girl's 19 year old boyfriend, for statutory rape. At her trial, the prosecutors don't want to bring up the statutory rape since it might mess up their murder case. The rapist is also an illegal immigrant, possible gang member and faces drug charges as well.

Joan of Arcadia: An Interview With Its Catholic Producer

"What will you say to God at the pearly gates?

I can explain."

via Cultural Catholic

After shoveling out 4 more inches of snow I headed to Dunkin Donuts to get some caffeine for even more shoveling. My Congressman Peter King came in and I shook his hand and told him he does a great job. He told me I made his day, which is cool.

The pope's condition is deteriorating, for all to see, and he's becoming a potent symbol for his message: that life is sacred, no matter how painful

A decent article from Newsweek.