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4th Circuit: OK For College To Downgrade Applicant Whose Interview Discussion of Religion Was Inappropriate
The Religion Clause - Jul 9, 2017 at 9:54 am In Buxton v. Kurtinitis, (4th Cir., July 7, 2017), the 4th Circuit rejected free speech and Establishment Clause challenges brought by a rejected applicant seeking admission to a...
Saint Veronica Giuliani, Virgin
Regina Magazine - Jul 9, 2017 at 9:49 am Today is the feast day of Saint Veronica Giuliani. Ora pro nobis. Saint Veronica Giuliani was born of devout parents at Mercatello in Italy. Her parents, Francesco Giuliana and...
3rd Circuit Rejects Religious Practice Defenses By Rabbis In Divorce Kidnapping Prosecutions
The Religion Clause - Jul 9, 2017 at 9:15 am In United States v. Stimler, (3d Cir., July 7, 2017), the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of three Orthodox Jewish rabbis for kidnapping related offenses...
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Regina Magazine - Jul 9, 2017 at 9:12 am Today is the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost by Fr. Francis Xaveir Weninger, 1877 “For I say to you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the Scribes and of the...
You Suggest: ICR seventh annual Sursum Corda Weekend
Rorate Coeli - Jul 9, 2017 at 8:45 am From a priestly reader:
Sursum Corda is a nationwide initiative to foster the spiritual lives of the young adults in the apostolates of the Institute of Christ the King. For the...
When times are tough, turn to Jesus, Pope says
Catholic News Agency - General - Jul 9, 2017 at 8:08 am Vatican City, Jul 9, 2017 / 07:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- When life gets hard, Jesus especially invites us to turn to him, Pope Francis said.
"Jesus knows how hard life can be," Pope...
Pope at Angelus: Find true rest in the Lord
News.va - Jul 9, 2017 at 8:06 am (Vatican Radio) “Come to me, all you who are weary and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
This passage, from the day’s Gospel reading, was the starting point for Pope...
“Life is heavy, but let us not get familiar with sadness”
Vatican Insider - Jul 9, 2017 at 7:23 am Life can be heavy. And the things that "fatigue the heart" are so many: "Disappointments and wounds from the past, burdens to carry and torments to bear in the present,...
Jesus Prayer concerns
Communio - Jul 9, 2017 at 7:17 am Abba Macarius the Great said, “Concentrate in this name of our Lord Jesus Christ with a contrite heart, the words welling up from your lips and drawing you to them. And do not...
Telegram of condolence for apartment block tragedy
News.va - Jul 9, 2017 at 6:37 am (Vatican Radio) Through a telegram from Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis has sent his “profound condolences” to victims of a collapsed apartment block in...
Daily Gospel Reflection for July 9, 2017 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CatholicMom.com - Jul 9, 2017 at 3:30 am Today’s Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30
I tried to find some lofty thoughts about this reading, some unique interpretation. But, no, it’s about simplicity. I should follow the example...
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict on Europe’s future
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jul 9, 2017 at 12:01 am Pope Francis gave an interview to the 93 year old atheist Eugenio Scalfari who, when he was young, was a Fascist and then later a Socialist and, in previous interviews with the...
Growing number of lonely elderly: How can you help?
Catholic Online - Featured News - Jul 9, 2017 at 12:00 am It was August in Rome, the dog days of summer, and most people had left the Eternal City for the beach or another summer holiday destination.
Turn to Jesus - JESUS SAVES
Catholic Online - Featured News - Jul 9, 2017 at 12:00 am When life gets hard, Jesus especially invites us to turn to him, Pope Francis said.
Why Do You Confess Your Sins to a Priest?
Integrated Catholic Life - Jul 8, 2017 at 11:04 pm Have you ever been asked why you confess sins to a priest? In discussing the Catholic faith with non-Catholics, the doctrine concerning confessing one’s sins to a priest often...
This zealous Wisconsin missionary heard confessions for 14 hours a day
Aleteia - Jul 8, 2017 at 11:00 pm He also designed churches and cities and preached to Native Americans in their own language.Born to a wealthy Italian family in 1806, Samuel Mazzuchelli had a bright future ahead...
The Nun and the Iman
Aleteia - Jul 8, 2017 at 11:00 pm Photo of the Day: July 9, 2017 Imam Moussa Bawa and Sister Maria Concetta discuss their hopes for the future on the banks of the Oubangui river in Zongo, Equateur Province, DRC. ...
Love the beauty of Rome? Thank Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Sts. Peter and Paul!
Aleteia - Jul 8, 2017 at 11:00 pm The extraordinary beauty found from one end of the Eternal city to the other is in large part due to St. Peter.On the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, this series...
How to avoid the dangers of processed food
Aleteia - Jul 8, 2017 at 11:00 pm A healthy diet is based on locally grown food in its natural form.For a long time the impact of processed foods on our health has been neglected; even by nutritionists. It was...
