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…but better late than never. February 4, which was Sunday, was the memorial of St. Maria de Mattias, a 19th century woman whose story is well worth reading…and emulating: Maria’s plans for Acuto included far more than a school. Drawing on Albertini’s writings, the Fundamental Articles, she envisioned a complete program of devotions, spiritual formation,…

MIT prof, opponent of embryo-destructive stem-cell research, goes on hunger strike to protest his denial of tenure?? A black MIT professor began a hunger strike Monday to protest the university’s decision to deny him tenure – a decision he claims was based on racism. James Sherley, 49, a stem cell scientist, said he has tried…

….the "Aryan" Holy Grail Heinrich Himmler, the head of the Nazi SS, made a secret wartime mission to an abbey in Spain in search of what he believed was the Aryan Holy Grail, a new book claims. Himmler visited the famous Montserrat Abbey near Barcelona where he thought he would find the Grail which Jesus…

Diocese of Richmond won’t change its policies: The Catholic Diocese of Richmond may change little about its financial practices, at least immediately, in the wake of embezzlement scandals at three churches. The diocese is recommending to parishes that contributions be counted by two unrelated parishioners, a guideline officials hope can help prevent a theft from…
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