Paralyzed Woman Walks Again After Stem Cell Therapy

Not from embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells but from umbilical cord blood...



From Paralyzed woman walks again after stem cell therapy:



"The use of stem cells from cord blood could also point to a way to side-step the ethical dispute over the controversial use of embryos in embryonic stem-cell research.



'We have glimpsed at a silver lining over the horizon,' said Song Chang-Hoon, a member of the research team and a professor at Chosun University's medical school in the southwestern city of Kwangju.



'We were all surprised at the fast improvements in the patient.'

Under TV lights and flashing cameras, Hwang stood up from her wheelchair and shuffled forward and back a few paces with the help of the frame at the press conference here on Thursday.



'This is already a miracle for me,' she said. 'I never dreamed of getting to my feet again.'"

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Daily Advent Meditations

The First Sunday of Advent meditation has been posted at The Day Shall Dawn Upon Us.

Check back daily for new meditations throughout Advent and the Christmas season.

The Never-ending Search

From BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | The never-ending search:



"Fascination with the Holy Grail has lasted for centuries, and now the Bletchley Park code-breakers have joined the hunt. But what is it that's made the grail the definition of something humans are always searching for but never actually finding? "

Pope Proposes Annual Day of Prayer for Vocations

In the United States...



From Wired News | Pope Urges U.S. National Prayer Day for More Priests:



"'I would propose for your consideration that the Catholic community in your country annually set aside a national day of prayer for priestly vocations,' the 84-year-old pontiff urged."

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are especially thankful this year, hope you find it in your heart to give thanks to God today also...

Advent Christmas Blog

Since I found doing this during Lent last year enjoyable, I've decided to do it for Advent/Christmas this year. The blog title will be The Day Shall Dawn Upon Us...



Meditations will begin on Saturday.