The Stations of the Cross

We are pleased to provide this journey through the Stations of the Cross each Friday evening during Lent.

The Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross; in Latin, Via Crucis; also called the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows, or simply, The Way) refers to the depiction of the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus, and the devotion commemorating the Passion. The tradition as chapel devotion began with St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period. It is less often observed in the Anglican and Lutheran churches. It may be done at any time, but is most commonly done during the Season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and on Friday evenings during Lent.

The Stations of the Cross originated in pilgrimages to Jerusalem. A desire to reproduce the holy places in other lands seems to have manifested itself at quite an early date.

Weaker Appreciation of Marriage is Harming Society, Says Pope

From The Catholic Herald (UK)

By Cindy Wooden

Permissive attitudes toward sex, cohabitation before marriage and acceptance of same-sex marriage can damage individuals and are harmful for society, Pope Benedict XVI has told a group of US bishops at the Vatican.

Ard Indicted on 7 Counts; Case Focuses on 'Fictitious or Bogus Campaign Contributions'

From GreenvilleOnline.com

By Tim Smith and David Dykes

Lt. Governor Ken Ard presided over the SC Senate for the last time yesterday.

A state grand jury indicted former Lt. Gov. Ken Ard on seven counts of violating the State Ethics Act, Attorney General Alan Wilson today.

Ard, who had been the subject of a state grand jury probe into his campaign finances since last year, submitted his resignation this morning. All seven counts are misdemeanors, Wilson said.

Canadian Father Arrested for Girl's Picture of Toy Gun

Just when we were beginning to think that western Canada might be a good place to escape to in the tragic event that Obama's lease is extended, comes this story on the heals of provincial authorities in Alberta telling homeschoolers they cannot teach their children that homosexual acts are sinful.  The world has truly gone mad. Where did "the free world" go?

From The Calgary Herald

By Thandi Fletcher

Daddy, are you mad at me? Those were the first words out of the mouth of a scared little girl to her father when he was released this week after being charged with possession of a firearm because of a picture she drew at school of a man holding a gun - which turned out to be a toy.

Reagan Foundation Unveils Paintings on Life in the Gulag

SC Lt. Governor Strikes Plea Deal, Resignation Imminent

One corrupt state official down, at least one to go

South Carolina Lt. Governor Ken Ard

S.C. Lt. Governor Ken Ard (RINO-Pamplico) has reached a plea agreement with the Attorney General’s office relating to an ongoing criminal probe of his campaign finance problems – a deal that will result in the state’s second-highest ranking official resigning his office within the next 48 hours.

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A Family Produced Original Campaign Song for Rick Santorum - "Game On"

This great song was written by Oklahoma sisters Camille and Haley Harris and their parents, David and Cherri Harris, just in time for Rick Santorum's decisive win in Oklahoma.  The Harris' go the Santorum's one better.  There are eight children in the Harris family.  Their viral video posting on YouTube states:

"We believe in Santorum's character and his ability to boldly lead this country in the right direction. We Love Rick Santorum & His family!