February 2012
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When I read the Word, people like “Well she lookin’ sure.” Dance in the streets, Matt Maher playin’ them Catholic beats. This is how I roll, got my mass pants on - hot I know. It’s Mary with the beautiful robe. And St. Joe with humility yo. Ahh Girl look at that Bible (x3) I-I-It’s God’s Word …
“Remember that thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return.”
– Genesis 3:19 (via blespiritu)
“If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or...”
– Thomas Merton (via misswallflower)
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“The life of a monk ought at all times to be lenten in its character; but since few have the strength for that, we therefore urge that in these days of Lent the brethren should lead lives of great purity, and should also in this sacred season expiate the negligences of other times. This will be worthily done if we refrain from all sin and apply ourselves to prayer with tears, to ...
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In my creative writing class, one of the essays this week is basically a manifesto about how women should be able to “**** like a guy”—that is, no strings attached, non-emotional, meaningless casual sex.
We’re supposed to critique the writing and structure, etc of the essay—not the underlying premise—but I know that I’m reading this essay in a very...
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WatchOne in four children never get birthday cupcakes—or any birthday at all.
Our campus pro-life club just got banned from doing events until 2013, but I am going to make sure this happens through one of our Catholic clubs.
I’m interested to see how our student society claims that cupcakes are harassing. I imagine it will require some political gymnastics
soulmateofanidea:
Cupcakes...
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So, the pro-life club at the University of...
The press release, from Youth Protecting Youth’s blog:
February 7, 2012: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
University of Victoria Pro-Life Club Censored Once Again
Victoria B.C.-The University of Victoria Student’s Society (UVSS) Board of Directors passed two motions to publicly censure the pro-life club on campus, Youth Protecting Youth (YPY) last night, February 6th. The first motion was put...
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I’m normally not excited about health problems—who is? But the amazing, exciting thing is having them illustrate pretty directly that God’s got my back.
I’ve spent all of this semester and most of last semester feeling pretty cruddy. Tired, irritable, apathetic, anxious and fighting off a rather impressive succession of infections. It was’t the underwater greyness...
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Happy Catholic Students' Week from Canada!