It is not often that I can begin a week with a celebratory blog, but that is precisely what I am about to do. It is all thanks to the recent statement issued by Colorado Right to Life.

When I was growing up, my mother’s mother, Grandma Baldi, was a remarkable woman who I loved dearly and have only fond memories of, even to this day.

It was like a breath of fresh air this morning to read a recent New York Times article regarding an effort apparently being pursued by the Bush administration, entitled “Abortion proposal sets condition on aid.”

It was heartening to read the report from the Philippines about Archbishop Jesus Armamento Dosados, who has emphatically declared that pro-abortion public figures who claim to be Catholic may not receive Christ in the sacrament of Holy Communion.

Just last evening, while on a family vacation, my husband and I saw a television special regarding the selling of little children in various provinces of China.

The recent debate in the media over whether or not Viagra has the same status for health insurance purposes as the birth control pill is an interesting one.