Join in the St. Andrew's Christmas Novena.

Today begins the traditional Christmas novena to St. Andrew. Rather than the usual nine days, it lasts for 25, but what a blessed opportunity to get to know St. Andrew better. I hope you'll join me in praying it until Christmas. St. Andrew is one of my favorite saints. I want him to bring me to Jesus like he did with his brother, St. Peter. Benedictus has a wonderful meditation in this month's issue. I'll share just a bit:

Made in China: Are We Funding a War Machine?

The article below says little about the economic disparity between the U.S. and China, but it says volumes about the growing danger of the Asian giant. Pay attention to world affairs. Read the article below and send some special Advent prayers heavenwards for peace. Remember how God used pagan nations to chastise the Israelites. Doesn't the U.S. with our massive murder of the unborn, our politics of usury, our financial slavery of millions deserve chastisement? It may not be Lent, but it's a good time to pray, do penance, and give alms. May God save us from ourselves.

China Sea Crisis Deteriorates