DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR MONEY IS GOING?

The following is a partial list of corporations that support Planned Parenthood.  It's shocking to think that our shopping habits may inadvertently be funding abortions.  There are plenty of alternative companies out there folks - this list only represents half of 1% of the 12,000 corporations in the U.S.  So let's choose wisely!

AOL
BAHAMA BREEZE
BANK OF AMERICA
BAYER PHARMACEUTICAL
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
CAPITAL GRILLE
CHANEL FRAGRANCES
CHEVRON/TEXACO
CHRISTIAN DIOR
CIGNA INSURANCE
CLIF BARS
CRAIG TAYLOR
DALLAS COWBOYS
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
DISNEY/ABC TV
DUPONT PRODUCTS
E-BAY/PAY PAL/SKYPE
ESTEE LAUDER
FREDDIE MAC MORTGAGES
GANNETT/USA TODAY
GAP JEANS
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
GOLDMAN SACHS
HEARST PUBLISHING
HILTON HOTELS
HOOTERS
JAX JAGUARS
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
JP MORGAN CHASE
KENNETH COLE
KAISER PERMANENTE
KIMPTON HOTELS
LAUREATE EDUCATION
LETTUCE ENTERTAIN
LEVI STRAUS
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
LOST ARROW
OLIVE GARDEN
MARRIOTT HOTELS
MAUI JIM
MCGRAW-HILL
MERCK PHARMACEUTICALS
MICROSOFT, BING
MIDAS AUTO REPAIRS
NATIONAL AMUSEMENT/CBS
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE
NIKE SPORTS
NY TIMES
PIZZA PIZZA
POLO-RALPH LAUREN
RED LOBSTER
SEASONS 52
SELECT COMFORT
STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES
STARWOOD HOTELS
SYMANTEC SOFTWARE
TIME WARNER
WACHOVIA/WELLS FARGO
WHOLE FOODS
PRODUCTS FROM CHINA


For more information about these and other companies who support Planned Parenthood, Embryonic Stem Cell Research, and other anti-life programs, visit:  http://www.fightpp.org/

The Glory of Motherhood

The most important person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral -- a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby's body.... The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God's creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other human creature. God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation.... What on God's earth is more glorious than this: to be a mother. 
(Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty) 

May all mothers be blessed this Mother's day and always.  

I CHOOSE

We'd like to share this inspirational poem written by an amazing lady named Clara Morabito - when she was 86 years young!!!  She wrote this poem after seeing a presentation titled "I choose to be happy".  She has since shared it with many others, and it has been proudly displayed in her doctor's office, among other places.  At 88, Clara is indomitable as ever.  She notes that studies have shown a boost in the immune system when affirmations are used. She practices what she preaches - since composing this poem she has recited it several times a day, and enjoys excellent health!  We hope you will be uplifted and inspired by this beautiful poem:

I CHOOSE

I choose to be happy,

I choose to be grateful,

I choose to be caring

And always be thoughtful.

I choose to be well.

I choose to be fine.

I choose to be healthy

All of the time

I choose to be patient,

I choose to be strong,

I choose to be calm

All the day long.

By Clara Morabito

Holy Week - Beautiful Stations of the Cross With Mary

There is a beautiful Stations of the Cross as seen through the eyes of Mary - then and now.  Creighton University offers it in a printable form and an audio version for free.  It is the most unique version I have seen - focusing on Jesus' solidarity with each of us as we undergo every type of  suffering and rejection on our journey through life.  I encourage you to pray it during Holy Week - it is moving, powerful and of course quite beautiful.


Four Page printable pamphlet of Stations with Mary - http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/Stations-with-Mary.pdf

Audio Stations with Mary - http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/Stations-with-Mary.MP3

Read along online version of Station with Mary - http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/stations-with-Mary.html

Ethical Eating - You Can Help Make the World Sweeter - One Candy Bar or Cup of Coffee at a Time!

What if could indulge that chocolate craving or enjoy your next cup of coffee, while helping to lift our brothers and sisters around the world out of poverty?  You can - When you purchase handcrafts, Divine Chocolate, or coffee through the CRS Fair Trade Program.

 Fair Trade = Fair Prices for the farmers and artisans who make the products.  Cutting out the middlemen who exploit these workers allows more of a product's value to be shared with those who make it.  Fair Trade is also about being good to the planet God gave us.  Better trading conditions, plus financial and technical assistance all help to improve farming and harvesting techniques, which contribute to sustainable development. 

You can help make the world a sweeter place by purchasing these Fair Trade Products:

Divine Chocolate and Equal Exchange Chocolate (trust me, I've tried this, it is to die for) - no guilt when you eat this heavenly chocolate! Flavors like dark chocolate ( from many different locations around the globe), milk chocolate with hazelnuts, chocolate caramel with sea salt, dark chocolate with almonds, chocolate raspberry and silky white chocolate, just to name a few. If you're looking for some fabulous chocolate for Easter (oh my goodness, they have praline chocolate eggs!), this is the place, but hurry and order soon to make sure it arrives in time!

A great cup of Joe - It tastes so good, and you will be doing good!  CRS has over a dozen partners who provide Fair Trade coffee in the U.S, located throughout every region, so you can choose the one most convenient for you.

Handcrafts and Gourmet Food - from disadvantaged producers all over the world.  Great gift ideas - they offer jewelry, handcrafted pottery and baskets, candles,  all sorts of gift baskets, handmade toys and instruments, and lots more!

  CRS Fair Trade - find out more about Fair Trade