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St Vincent de Paul
Communio - Sep 27, 2017 at 8:06 am St Vincent de Paul gave the mission he was given by God: “to preach the Gospel to the poor.”
When sending forth his first missionaries, St. Vincent de Paul said “our vocation is...
11 Ways to make a bad day better
Aleteia - Sep 27, 2017 at 8:00 am No matter how badly things are going, these tips can help change things around.Whatever the reason you’re having a bad day, these simple activities will help you put your worries...
May Allah be praised? Saudi women finally get to drive (for some vague reason)
GetReligion - Sep 27, 2017 at 8:00 am
Can anyone guess what was a major international religious event this past Tuesday?
Obviously, we're talking about Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow women to drive. Some of you may...
Francis’s Plan for the Theology of the Body
Commonweal - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:55 am Francis’s Plan for the Theology of the Body
By Paul MosesSeptember 27, 2017
About a dozen years back, I attended a diocesan workshop given by Christopher West on Pope John Paul II...
GWK071: Star Trek Discovery Review
SQPN - Podcast Network - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:51 am
In this episode, a review of Star Trek Discovery; weekly episodes vs. binge watching; why traveling to Mars is more dangerous than we thought and free Ticket To Ride codes.
The...
Pope, we shall “welcome immigrants with our arms open”
Vatican Insider - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:48 am "Christ himself asks us to welcome our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters with open arms", Pope Francis took the occasion of the general audience in St. Peter's Square, to...
Daily Reading for Friday, September 29th, 2017 HD
Catholic Online - Featured News - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:46 am Reading 1, Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14,
9 While I was watching, thrones were set in place and one most venerable took his seat. His robe was white as snow, ...
Euthanasia movement is weaker than it seems, expert says
EWTN - World Catholic News - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:45 am Rome, Italy, Sep 27, 2017 / 07:45 pm (EWTN News/CNA).-
A leading opponent of assisted suicide says that while the movement supporting euthanasia seems strong, the reality is that...
Audrey Assad: A Eucharistic People
CatholicMom.com - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:30 am
No man is an island, entire of itself. —John Donne
One of the most beautiful teachings the Catholic Church has to offer to an as-ever polarized and divided world is the idea...
When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says
EWTN - Vatican News - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:14 am Vatican City, Sep 27, 2017 / 07:14 am (EWTN News/CNA).- On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often
lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged...
New boys' choir CD explores rich music of Mary
Catholic News Agency - General - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:03 am Boston, Mass., Sep 27, 2017 / 06:03 am (CNA).- Boys’ choirs have been a tradition in the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages, when men and women did not sing together in public...
What we can learn about mercy from the Aramaic word Jesus used for it
Aleteia - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:00 am In the Lord’s language, the concept of mercy was so total and complete that it could only be understood in the context of the mother-child relationship.The great message of the...
Melkite Divine Liturgy on the Campus at Berkeley, CA, September 30th, 5pm.
New Liturgical Movement - Sep 27, 2017 at 7:00 am There will be a Melkite Divine Liturgy on the Berkeley campus once again this month, starting at 5pm this Saturday (9/30) at the Gesu Chapel of the Jesuit School of Theology,...
St Vincent de Paul
Communio - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:37 am
Vincent de Paul, Spanish icon
Today is the liturgical memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul and the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians). My prayer...
Saint Francis Novena | Day 3 | Freedom
Franciscan Media - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:35 am
Day 3 | Freedom
Almighty, most high and supreme God,
Father, holy and just,
Lord, King of heaven and earth,
We give you thanks for yourself.
Of your own holy will you created all...
‘Share the journey,’ embrace migrants, refugees, pope says
Franciscan Media - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:22 am VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christ calls believers to welcome migrants and refugees “with arms wide open, ready to give a sincere, affectionate, enveloping embrace,” Pope Francis said,...
Roy Moore Wins Republican Runoff In Alabama
The Religion Clause - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:20 am Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore won yesterday's Alabama Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff, prevailing over Luther Strange who has served in the U.S....
Saudi Decree Will Allow Women To Obtain Divers Licenses
The Religion Clause - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:15 am Saudi Arabia's King Salman yesterday issued a Royal Decree (full text) which for the first time allows the issuance of drivers licenses to women. As reported by Reuters, Saudi...
Suit Charges School With Retaliating Against Student Who Challenged Religious Viewpoints
The Religion Clause - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:10 am Denver Post reported yesterday on a federal lawsuit filed by a former Delta County, Colorado High School student who contends that her grades were reduced and her college...
EEOC Sues Over Dress Code Accommodation
The Religion Clause - Sep 27, 2017 at 6:05 am EEOC announced Monday that it has filed suit against Georgia Blue, a Mississippi- based chain of restaurants which refused to grant an employee a religious accommodation to allow...
