End of the week

ATHEISM AND THE POPE

An atheist shares his thoughts on Pope Francis' comments regarding atheists and salvation. He had a hard time dealing with them.  What I found most interesting was his nail polish.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/29/pope-francis-braves-rain-to-greet-crowds_n_3356374.html

Mid-week Picks

POPE FRANCIS

It seems like Pope Francis is unstoppable. 
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/05/29/pope-francis-gets-soaked-but-braves-the-rain-to-kiss-babies-and-greet-crowds-anyway/

Here's a good analysis between Pope Francis and President Obama (or a Pope and a Politician)
http://www.catholicvote.org/obama-francis-and-umbrellas/

LOVE AND GOD

Just had a debate recently with an atheist about love.  I wish I had seen this article. 
http://www.catholicvote.org/love-more-than-just-a-chemical-reaction/

Porn Star converts back to Catholicism!  Here is his message:
http://jakegenesis.com/

I first read about it in the Catholic Herald, UK.
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2013/05/29/what-we-can-learn-from-the-ex-gay-pornstar-who-reconnected-with-god/

ATHEISM

Check out how the world's most notorious atheist changed his mind.
http://www.strangenotions.com/flew/

KIDS AND PARENTING

What's the matter with kids today?  Mr. Gutfeld says it like no other.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/2416319286001/gutfeld-sad-truth-behind-lena-dunhams-memorial-day-tweet/?playlist_id=1621774019001

WORLD RELIGIONS

Islam and peace?  An interesting opinion...

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/05/28/islam-rule-numbers-and-beheading-in-london/

Faith In Action During The Week of May 26th

One of them who became like one of us.  An atheist who ate and drank orthodox atheism for a living received a life saving blood transfusion when she began reading about Christianity from orthodox Christians.  Meet the intelligent young woman who was humble enough to learn...and convert. 
http://www.strangenotions.com/author/megan-hodder/

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/features/2013/05/23/the-atheist-orthodoxy-that-drove-me-to-faith/

Atheists irked by prayer?  So when in the world did a generic prayer at a graduation ceremony constitute establishment of a religion?  We know that for atheists, there's no difference between God and unicorns?  So why aren't they complaining about unicorns in our schools?
http://dailycaller.com/2013/05/27/graduation-prayer-at-rural-kentucky-high-school-irks-atheists-delights-christians/

The nun that kissed Elvis.  Here's something that the world can't quite grasp:  Who in the world would ever leave the powerful and glitzy world of Hollywood for the meek and humble abodes of a monastary? 
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/05/28/nun-who-kissed-elvis-from-hollywood-to-holy-vows/?intcmp=features

Women who was at dying soldier's side credits her faith in standing up to Muslim terrorist.
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2013/05/24/my-catholic-faith-inspired-me-to-confront-woolwich-attacker/

Pope Francis stands up to Mafia.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57586231/pope-francis-takes-aim-at-the-mafia/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22674229

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/26/pope-mafia_n_3338995.html

http://news.yahoo.com/stop-wrecking-peoples-lives-repent-pope-tells-mafia-125028623.html

Confessionals are full again!  I can personally testify to this.  During Lent I heard confessions for three to four hours straight.  That hasn't happened in a long time.  And it seems to be continuing.
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1302160.htm