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Come Out of the Closet



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Pope Francis Says Upcoming Encyclical on Faith Is Nearly Complete

Vatican City,      June 13, 2013    (Zenit.org   Junno Arocho Esteves 

This morning, Pope Francis met with members of the XIII Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops.

Although he had prepared remarks, the Holy Father decided to forego his original statement, and engaged the members of the Council on several themes of the Synod which focused on the “New Evangelization for the transmission of the faith.” …

http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/pope-francis-says-upcoming-encyclical-on-faith-is-nearly-complete?utm_campaign=dailyhtml&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dispatch


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The Principle of Subsidiarity

Haven’t you wondered what they meant by this word “Subsidiarity”? This is a great explanation.

The individual can develop freely in society if the “principle of subsidiarity” is observed. 

The principle of subsidiarity, which was developed as part of Catholic Social Teaching, states: What individuals can accomplish by their own initiative and efforts should not be taken from them by a higher authority. A greater and higher social institution must…

 

http://www.flocknote.com/note/106496


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Obama Admin OKs Morning After Pill for Young Girls, Sexual Predators

The Obama Administration has dropped its legal battle against a judge’s decision that would allow young girls to purchase the Plan B morning after pill over the counter.

The decision allows anyone to purchase the drug and opponents of the decision say it paves the way for male sexual predators to purchase the drug for girls they victimize, by removing safeguards currently in place. …

http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/11/obama-admin-oks-morning-after-pill-for-young-girls-sexual-predators/


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Francis’ Video Message to ’10 Squares for 10 Commandments’

Here is a translation of the text from a video message sent by Pope Francis to the “10 Squares for 10 Commandments” initiative, sponsored by the Charismatic Renewal.

Good evening all!

I am happy to join you, who are participating in the main Squares of Italy, in this rereading of the Ten Commandments. A project called “When Love Gives Meaning to Your Life,” on the art of living through the Ten Commandments given by God not only to Moses…

http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/francis-video-message-to-10-squares-for-10-commandments?utm_campaign=dailyhtml&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dispatch

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