How to convert witches to Catholicism
Witches can and should be converted to Catholicism, according to a robust new booklet from the Catholic Truth Society that portrays spell-casting as spiritually empty, exhausting and immoral. Instead of “seeking to change God’s mind or violently alter his plans through circle-casting”, it says, Wiccans should be encouraged to surrender this often frightening burden and accept the love of Christ.

In other words, come to Mass, leaving your broomstick at the door.

“I’d sit with the men, the women of God, There by the lake of beer, We’d be drinking good health forever, And every drop would be a prayer.” – Saint Brigid’s Prayer

Mummy fried - woman sets fire to house while trying to reanimate long-dead sister
A night fire in an apartment block has been caused by a woman who tried to reanimate her long-dead elder sister with electricity.

The horrific story happened in Ekaterinburg, the biggest city in the Urals.

The suspected arsonist, 69, apparently was not completely of sound mind, judging by her mental health record. Read full story from rt.com

Happy Friday, Have a great weekend everyone!

Curried Beef & Fettuccine

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 1 large yellow onion, sliced

• 2 dried red chile peppers

• 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomato puree

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil

• 1 pound top sirloin, cut into cubes

• 16 ounces hot cooked spinach fettuccine

Preparation:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion in the butter until tender, about 5 minutes.

Pagan Studies Conference a success
Pagan scholars discussed “Building Community” on Jan. 22 and 23 at the 7th Annual Conference of Current Pagan Studies in Claremont.  More than 70 Pagans gathered to hear the ideas and results of research by the 27 Pagan scholars, researchers and leaders who came from greater LA as well as from other areas of the country.

They gathered to discuss issues that relate to the Pagan community at large. It is important to that community’s health and growth to meet and learn from one another. It’s also important for all Pagans to be involved in the public arena and have their voices heard. With an estimate of over a million Americans now self-identified as Pagan, the Pagan religion is coming of age. And it is feeling, now more than ever, the need for trained leaders and clergy to build stronger Pagan communities that also see themselves as a part of a larger community. Read full story from examiner.com

Recently I was shaken loose from my dad’s family tree and treated unfairly by people I called relatives. This got me thinking of the true meaning of the word “family”.

In the beginning I was raised by my mom’s side, since my dad skipped out on us when I was a fetus. As a child, teenager and young adult I never knew him or his family. It didn’t really matter, I had a loving mom, uncle and grandparents that did everything for me. Fast Forward 21 years. I was mad at my mom and decided I wanted to get in touch with my dad. He flew out to California  immediately and we hit it off right away. He was engaged to a woman in Miami and they were getting ready to have a son. I kept in touch with him through the years and enjoyed the time we had. It wasn’t until my 30’s that I got in touch with the rest of his family and honestly, I’ve never felt comfortable around them, or thought they even liked me. A few years later my father passed away and we all flew to Miami for his service. It seemed as if his death brought us closer together, for a while anyways.

Happy Friday everyone! Stay warm and Have a great weekend!

Hearty Beef & Veggie Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds of boneless beef round

• 2 large cloves garlic

• 1 1/2 cups dry red wine

• 2 teaspoons of olive oil

• 6 small potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed

• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms

• 8 sun-dried tomatoes

• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

• 1 cup baby carrots

• 1 cup pearl onions, peeled

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

International Pagan Coming Out Day - May 2
Coming out to someone is a decision only you can make and it’s a decision best made when you are ready to do so. IPCOD encourages Pagans who are ready to come on out!

There are benefits, personally and for our religious community as a whole, as more Pagans come out. Some of these benefits include the reduction of anxiety caused by living a double life and creating a climate of greater acceptance for all Pagans. Read full story from pagancomingoutday.com

“A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Friday all! I haven’t tried this one yet but, it’s on my list for the weekend. If you get a chance to make it, let me know how it turns out. Have a great weekend!

Cheesy Potato Chowder

Ingredients:

• 3 medium red potatos

• 1 1/2 cups water

• 1 celery stalk, sliced

• 1 medium carrot, chopped

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 3 green onions, sliced

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt