After the very crowded 10:45 Mass this morning, we spent most of the rest of today with Damian and Jeanne Marie Gagnon. As well as two of their four children, Philip (plus Philip’s friend Sarah) and Kathleen, and my mother. With the exception of last Easter, we’ve spent the prior several Easter’s at their house, … Read more
Benedict XVI’s new book Jesus of Nazareth is due out April 16th. Here’s an article on what’s sure to be one of the (many) controversial statements in his book. Pope says rich nations "plundered" Third World | Top News | Reuters.com In the 400-page book, called "Jesus of Nazareth," the Pope offers a modern application … Read more
The group representing internists in the U.S. has come up with new guidelines for when mammagrams are appropriate. Benefits of Mammograms For Women in 40s Challenged – washingtonpost.com Reopening a long-running debate, the American College of Physicians, which represents 120,000 internists, issued new guidelines today that instead urge women in their 40s to consult with … Read more
The Wall Street Journal had what for history buffs an interesting piece about a new museum dedicated to the Civil War ironclad, the Monitor, it’s battle with the Merrimac, and it’s raising from the Atlantic in the recent past. The Monitor Center It’s an Ironclad must-see for naval history buffs OpinionJournal – Leisure & Arts … Read more