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Christopher West in Pittsburgh

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Those reading and commenting on my series of posts about NFP might be interested in this.

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life: An Introduction to Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body

Christopher West
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 7:30 p.m.
Many think they understand what the church teaches about the body and the relationship between man and woman. However, the deeper reasons – the why of these teachings – are not well understood. The human body is meant to be a sign of God’s own life and love in the world. Join Christopher West for a thought provoking presentation that will enrich your understanding of human sexuality and the spiritual power it contains.

Christopher West teaches the theology of the body at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver and at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Melbourne, Australia. He also serves as the Theology of the Body Staff Advisor for the GIFT Foundation. His books, extensive lecturing, numerous tapes, and his radio and TV appearances have sparked an international groundswell of interest in John Paul II’s theology of the body. He is married to Wendy and has three children.

Comments and Questions:  Diocese of Pittsburgh Department for Communications

2006 Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure

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[raceforcure.jpg]This Mother’s Day, I will be participating in the 2006 Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure® to raise pledges in support of the fight against breast cancer.  Since my aunt is currently receiving treatment for breast cancer, this a disease I am particularly motivated to eradicate.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today and the most common cancer among women. It is estimated that more than 1.2 million people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year worldwide. Early detection is your best defense against this disease. When found early, your chance of survival is greatly increased. Your participation in the pledge program will save lives by providing mammograms to the underinsured and uninsured women and men in 30 counties throughout Central and Western Pennsylvania.

Click here to visit my personal page and pledge your support

By pledging your support of my participation in the Race, you will help provide the necessary funds for vital breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in our community. Please join me in the fight by pledging your tax-deductible contribution. Simply click the link below to make your online donation. You may also download a pledge/donation form from the website if you prefer to mail in your contribution. Whatever you can give will help! I truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer! Every step counts!

To sponsor my participation online, click here.

Levity From Leviticus

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“It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.” – G. K. Chesterton

Hmm…in that case…

“‘I Read Leviticus So You Don’t Have To’ is in no way, shape or form meant to be an objective analysis of the Book of Leviticus. The author is by no means a biblical scholar, and brings virtually no insight to what is, by any objective measure, a work that to be generous is open to multiple interpretations. Instead, the author selects certain elements of the book, presents them out of context, and then goes for the cheap laugh. The cheapest, cheapest possible laugh. ‘I Read Leviticus…’ is therefore clearly an abomination, if not to the Lord, then at a minimum to all right-thinking peoples everywhere. It is our sincerest hope that the author be stricken with a horrid affliction, as rapidly as possible, for it is clear that he is an asshole of the highest magnitude.”

Sounds like it might produce a chuckle or two. 😉 Head on over, and tell Bob I sent ya. (We’ve met at Pittsburgh blogfests, but he probably doesn’t remember me.)

Jerry Bowyer and the Catholic Church

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Jerry Bowyer‘s attitude toward the Catholic Church is definitely a lot better than his predecessor‘s. Here are some podcasts from his show.

“Jerry interviews Ronald Rychlak, author of ‘Righteous Gentiles: How Pius XII And the Catholic Church Saved Half a Million Jews from the Nazis‘, about the tremendous sacrifice European Catholics made to resist Hitler and save Jews, and dispels the myths that Hitler was Christian and that Christians turned a blind eye to the Holocaust. “

“Jerry interviews George Weigel, author of ‘God’s Choice : Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Catholic Church,’ about Benedict and his path from priest to pontiff.”

“Jerry interviews Father Richard John Neuhaus, editor-in-chief of First Things, about the long-standing relationship between the Catholic Church and the Democratic Party, and where they will go from here.”

“Jerry interviews Raymond Arroyo, the host of ‘The World Over Live’ on the Enternal Word Television Network, about Christian journalism.”

“Jesus, the Koran, and the Gospel”

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Islam’s in the spotlight more than ever these days. If you’re in the Pittsburgh area and you’d like to hear about Islam’s relationship with Christianity, you’ll want to come see Fr. Mitch Pacwa tomorrow.

WHY: Christians and Culture Lecture Series WHAT: "Jesus, the Koran, and the Gospel" WHO: Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J. WHERE: Synod Hall, St. Paul Cathedral WHEN: Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.