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It seems their appearance on the hit talk show did wonders for them and their vocations: Since the show aired, the sisters have received positive feedback from all sides. Sister Maria Guadalupe reported that while traveling by plane, a flight attendant asked her if she had seen the “nuns” on Oprah. The question presented an…

The Associated Press takes a look at abortion and health care reform this morning, and concludes that the legislation being considered would signal a change on abortion — but what that means is, evidently, debatable: President Barack Obama’s health care bill would change federal policy on abortion, but not open the spigot of taxpayer dollars…

In fact, it’s the trailer for every Oscar winner. And it’s a very clever deconstruction that helps to explain what we were watching Sunday night. Enjoy.

…because, judging from this assessment, we need it: Mysticism is dying, and taking true religion with it. Monasteries have dwindled. Contemplative orders have declined. Our religious leaders no longer preach the renunciation of the world; our culture scoffs at the idea. The closest most Americans come to real asceticism is giving up chocolate, cappuccinos, or…
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