Snippets from OSV Newsweekly. Sunday, February 10, 2013.

 "Coroner: Friar killed self"

"A Franciscan friar in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania died January 26 from a self - inflicted knife wound.

"Friar Stephen Baker had faced abuse allegations and was discovered in his room at St. Bernardine Monastery...

"I never saw a water fountain that said gays only ... 

"Former Senator Ed Jones, who is African - American, criticizing those who depict same - sex unions as a civil rights issue..."

 Valentine's Day U.S. A. stats! :)


"73% of all  flower purchases are made by men.

"14% of women send flowers to themselves on Valentine's Day.

"85% of all Valentine's Day card purchases  are made by women.

"180 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged annually..."

Interesting! :)