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On the Feast of the Assumption

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Aug 15, 2017 at 2:07 am
We remember that Jesus and our Lady reject racism:

How good and pleasant it is when eugenicists dwell together in unity

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Aug 15, 2017 at 2:07 am
Here are some clouds the size of a man’s hand pointing the way forward for the postmodern Left and Right to come to happy concord in the oppression of the weak by the strong.  In...

Sydney ethicists says same-sex marriage campaign ignores a child’s right to a mother and father

The Catholic Leader - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:30 am
LEADING Catholic bioethicist Margaret Somerville is familiar with the jibes and attacks that accompany a national debate about same-sex marriage. About 15 years ago, the now...

Ignite Conference 2017: Reflections of a Small Group Leader

The Catholic Leader - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:13 am
Over the past five years, I’ve had the pleasure of being a small group leader at Ignite Conference. I’ve seen many faces and had the chance to share many people’s experiences. A...

Evangelization, Vatican II, and Censorship

Crisis Magazine - Church - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:10 am
Evangelization can be frustrating. After 25 years evangelizing in my personal life and in official roles with the Church, including as a diocesan Director of Evangelization, I...

US Catholics to mark 50 years since Navy chaplain's heroic death

Catholic News Agency - General - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:03 am
Washington D.C., Aug 15, 2017 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A Mass and a documentary premiere are among the events marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Servant of God...

US Catholics to mark 50 years since Navy chaplain's heroic death

EWTN - US Latest News - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:03 am
Washington D.C., Aug 15, 2017 / 01:03 am (EWTN News/CNA).- A Mass and a documentary premiere are among the events marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Servant of God...

The history of the Assumption – and why it's a Holy Day of Obligation

Catholic News Agency - General - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:01 am
Washington D.C., Aug 15, 2017 / 12:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Today, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life...

The history of the Assumption – and why it's a Holy Day of Obligation

EWTN - US Latest News - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:01 am
Washington D.C., Aug 15, 2017 / 01:01 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Today, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life...

Brisbane couple delighted to serve Catholic Church as a family

The Catholic Leader - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:00 am
STEVEN Bird stands out in more ways than one. His signature fiery locks, strapping physique and broad smile are known to all in Sunnybank parish where he and wife Eloise married...

Christ and the Meaning of Authentic Humanism

Crisis Magazine - Church - Aug 15, 2017 at 1:00 am
I am a humanist, but not that kind of humanist. Humanism is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days—but like most terms that once had a strong philosophical foundation,...

ASK FATHER: During confession can a priest require a criminal to turn herself in?

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:51 am
From a reader… QUAERITUR: EWTN is reporting that the Australian government is trying to make priests mandatory reporters for child abuse, by requiring them to report what they...

CWN closed for feast of the Assumption

Catholic Culture - World News - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:28 am
The editorial offices of Catholic World News will be closed on Tuesday, August 15, as we celebrate the feast of the Assumption.

Sharing the Word for August 15, 2017

Franciscan Media - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:00 am
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2017 Daily Reading from the USCCB: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/...

Mary's Assumption and Human Dignity

Word on Fire - Fr. Robert Barron - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:00 am
As we celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady, Fr. Billy Swan offers a reflection on why this dogma has profound consequences on our understanding of human dignity.

The Assumption of Mary

Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:00 am
Why is the Assumption important? First, lets look at what this dogma is all about. On 1 November, 1950, Pope Pius XII issued the Apostolic ...

Feast of the Assumption of Mary: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, Teach Us the Meaning of Life

Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:00 am
On August 15 we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This event is the natural progression in the life of the Blessed ...

North Korea backs down! But why did Kim Jong Un change his mind?

Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:00 am
North Korea has backed down from threats to fire missiles at Guam. The reason for the reversal is unknown. The decision is the first step in a ...

Today is the Assumption of Mary, but why is she so important to Christians?

Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:00 am
Today is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a holy day of obligation for Catholics around the world. Why is this day important and how is it ...

The Vatican has a list of films you should see. Some of these will surprise you!

Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 15, 2017 at 12:00 am
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