Some recent studies have revealed that singing is beneficial for one’s mental health. One study reported that nursing-home residents showed a decrease in anxiety and depression when they joined in a singing program.

The American Robin, when in search of friendship, sings a cheerful song. During courtship, he sings a whisper song and the female responds with a soft chirp. When defending their young against predators, both male and female robins sound an alarming note.

On May 24, 2012, the New Jersey Star-Ledger published an editorial labeling U.S. Catholic bishops partisan. The editorial, entitled Manufactured Fight, took offense at the bishops’ outspoken position against the Obama administration’s mandate for health insurance to provide certain services.

A recent survey has uncovered some interesting statistics about Catholic beliefs and practices. For example, only 42 percent of Catholics are able to name Genesis as the first book of the Bible, in contrast to the 76 percent of Protestants who can.