What a visit to an observant Benedictine monastery can teach us

What a visit to an observant Benedictine monastery can teach us by PETER KWASNIEWSKI for Life Site News Visiting a good monastery is always a challenge and a consolation. There are two important liturgical dates associated with the patron of Western monasticism and co-patron of Europe. The traditional Roman calendar observes his feast on his transitus or passing into eternal life on March 21. The modern Roman calendar observes his feast on July 11, the date of the translation of his relics. Benedictine monks and nuns customarily celebrated both feasts, which even had octaves —…

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Low Levels of Vitamins B12 and D Linked to Depression

Low Levels of Vitamins B12 and D Linked to Depression by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is headline news around the world, as countries increase their testing and find out that, in many places, the majority — 78% in the United Kingdom — of those testing positive for the virus have no symptoms. While some may later develop symptoms, BBC News said “this hammers home the role of people who aren’t aware they’re carrying the virus in spreading it onwards.” BBC also noted that “health and social care…

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Gain sage-like cognitive function by adding sage to your diet

Gain sage-like cognitive function by adding sage to your diet by: Divina Ramirez for Natural News Sage is an herb often found on spice racks around the globe. Outside of its reputation as a popular kitchen herb, sage has also been hailed for its incredible medicinal properties. The herb’s brain-boosting properties, in particular, have been cited by studies as one of its most notable health benefits. There are hundreds of sage species, but some of the most common ones include Salvia officinalis (common sage), S. miltiorrhiza (Chinese sage), S. lavandulaefolia (Spanish sage), S. fruticose (Greek sage) and S. hispanica (chia). Sage supports brain…

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The One Skill That Will Help During ANY Crisis: Self-Reliance

The One Skill That Will Help During ANY Crisis: Self-Reliance by SARA TIPTON for Ready Nutrition In the past several years, my family has been taking as many steps forward as possible when it comes to self-reliance. This is the one skill that will come in handy in every single imaginable crisis. In the past several years, my family has been taking as many steps forward as possible when it comes to self-reliance. This is the one skill that will come in handy in every single imaginable crisis. Other than…

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Miraculous Mercy (Podcast)

Miraculous Mercy Podcast by Pastor David Platt for Radical Podcast HERE >>> The reality that God’s salvation comes solely by his mercy and not by our merit has all kinds of ramifications for followers of Christ. Unlike the world, God does not favor the powerful or the rich. He shows his grace to those who are humble and recognize their need for him. In this message from Matthew 19:16–20:34, David Platt points us to the miraculous mercy of God and the way this mercy should shape the way we live…

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Who You Are To Me (Video)

Who You Are To Me Video by Chris Tomlin ft. Lady A LYRICS Some people think Your distant just some words on a page That You’re nothing more than fables handed down along the way But I’ve seen You part the waters when no one else could pull me from the deep That’s who You are to me Some people think You just live in cathedrals made of stone But I know You live inside my heart, I know that it’s Your home And I’ve seen You in a sunset…

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Pat Robertson: How I Got Filled With Holy Spirit

Pat Robertson: How I Got Filled With Holy Spirit by PAT ROBERTSON for Charisma News While I was at Biblical Seminary, I joined a fledgling group called Christian Soldiers, which maintained a telephone ministry in a one-room office in midtown Manhattan. Through Christian Soldiers, I met Harald Bredesen, a Lutheran minister and one of the most unique people I had ever met. He was absolutely fearless in witnessing for the Lord. At the same time, he was a total eccentric. Those who knew him well can bring forth hundreds of…

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Religious Conservatives Notch Victories At Supreme Court On Birth Control Mandate, Bias Suits

Religious Conservatives Notch Victories At Supreme Court On Birth Control Mandate, Bias Suits by Kevin Daley for Free Beacon Social conservatives notched a pair of victories at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as the justices sided with parochial schools and an order of Catholic nuns seeking exemptions from job bias lawsuits and the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate. The first case involved a challenge to the Trump administration’s expansive conscience exemptions to a rule requiring that employers provide contraceptive coverage at no cost. The second case asked whether religion…

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