Monthly Archives: December 2009

Check out the Manhattan Declaration

Written on December 16, 2009 at 10:55 pm, by

By Eileen Love This time of year we are treated to lots of retrospectives highlighting the year’s big events. We remember who made news, which awards were given, what the bestsellers were and which movies drew the biggest crowds. Isn’t it mind-boggling to reflect on all that can happen in a 12 month period? But ... Read More

ENDOW Saffers go on Retreat

Written on December 10, 2009 at 1:24 pm, by

By Eileen Love This past weekend was one for the memory books! Seven of us went up to the mountains west of Vail for the first Annual ENDOW Staff Retreat. It was perfectly timed to coincide with the start of Advent. In an alpine setting, against a backdrop of gently falling snow, we were treated ... Read More

Catholic experts clarify the teachings of JPII following Playboy model’s comments

Written on December 8, 2009 at 11:33 pm, by

Denver, Colo., Dec 3, 2009 / 05:51 pm (CNA).- Joanna Krupa, the Polish model on the cover of this month’s Playboy magazine has released a statement countering critics of her recent advertisement for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in which she professes herself to be a practicing Catholic who is “working to ... Read More

Our Advent Pilgrimage with Mary

Written on December 3, 2009 at 10:36 am, by

By Terry Polakovic (click her to read more by Terry) Once again, the season of Advent is upon us, and for this reason, we turn our gaze to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The greatest mystery of Christianity entered the world by way of a woman ~ this woman. For Catholic women like ourselves, Mary is ... Read More