The real news is so outrageous that you don't even have to try to make it up. Students in Provincetown, Massachusetts – from elementary to high school – will be able to get free condoms at school, under a policy passed earlier this month, even though their parents might object. The policy, which requires school nurses to supply condoms to any student who asks. The policy had its roots with a school district wellness committee, an independent board of appointed community members that recommended making condoms available at schools.“I don’t like that students can’t be discreet about this,” said school committee member Shannon Patrick. “They have to go and ask for it. I’d rather them not have the conversation [with counselors] and have the condom than not have the condom.” What about the rights of the parents and respecting their religious beliefs? “I can see some kids opting out because of the conversation. I’m not against [the policy]. I’m just trying to put myself in that teenager’s spot,” said committee member Carrie Notaro. The adults are the ones that elected you to represent them, not the students. The district noted that although sex education is taught in health classes, there isn’t any detailed instruction on condom usage, including the fact that condoms are not a 100 percent guarantee against pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. I hope there is an upswing in the enrollment of Catholic and Christian schools in this area of the country. In addition, I hope that the Catholic schools make provisions to accept those who may not be able to afford the tuition. We have seen the deterioration of public schools as the ACLU and others work overtime to remove all vestiges of God from the classroom. This is a fantastic example of how the devils are at work.
Finding St Anthony Among the Lost Items
Saint Anthony of Padua, though often associated with finding lost articles, was primarily known in his lifetime as a powerful and eloquent preacher. Originally a Canon Regular of St. Augustine, he was inspired to join the newly formed Franciscan order after witnessing the martyrdom of the first Franciscan missionaries in Morocco. His conversion to the mendicant life under St. Francis of Assisi transformed him, deepening his commitment to poverty, humility, and evangelical preaching. Gifted with profound theological knowledge and a captivating speaking style, he traveled across Italy and France, drawing immense crowds with his clear and passionate sermons, converting many and combating heresy with his unwavering faith and intellectual rigor. Beyond his public ministry, St. Anthony was a mystic who enjoyed profound spiritual experiences, most notably a vision of the Infant Jesus. This intimate connection with the Christ Child is a hallmark of his iconography, often depicting him c...
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