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Social Media and the Sacrament of the Present Moment
Crisis Magazine - Church - Nov 17, 2014 at 2:10 am
Why are people who quit social media so amusing? After years of embroiled use, a bad break up, a nasty spat, a vague feeling of listlessness, another Luddite throws up his hands...
Interstellar: Lost in Space
Crisis Magazine - Church - Nov 17, 2014 at 2:00 am
Interstellar has blasted onto movie screens across the globe, and is going into orbit at the box office—$300, 000, 000, and counting. In addition, its critical acclaim seems to...
Triclavianism
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Nov 17, 2014 at 1:54 am Because some Christians have waaaaaay too much time on their hands.
Lizzie Scalia on Pope Francis
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Nov 17, 2014 at 1:50 am Chemist. Yep. The man is not afraid to make a mess. One of the many reasons I love the guy.
The Resolute Urgency of Now
Whispers in the Loggia - Nov 17, 2014 at 1:39 am Thirty-two years ago, the papal bull appointing Joseph Bernardin as archbishop of Chicago famously referred to the place as "maxima" – "the greatest" – a nod to the near-century...
Encountering the Word — James 1:27
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 17, 2014 at 1:30 am A Daily Quote From Sacred Scripture Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself...
Steve Greydanus and I had a great chat
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Nov 17, 2014 at 1:26 am on “Catholic and Enjoying It Live” the other day. All about the movies, art, and faith. You can listen to it here. I’ll be interviewing Tom McDonald, World’s Tallest Gamer/Tarot...
New in Verbum 6: Treasury of Sacred Art
Verbum Blog - Logos Bible Software - Nov 17, 2014 at 1:00 am As Catholics, we celebrate and enjoy the physical senses. We approach God through the Sacraments, we deepen our prayer with sacramentals, and we gather to worship in beautiful...
What the Media Got Wrong about Pope Francis and Evolution
Word on Fire - Fr. Robert Barron - Nov 17, 2014 at 12:00 am Have you heard about Pope Francis’ recent comments about God, evolution, and Creation? If so, chances are you’ve heard wrong. Joe Heschmeyer explains.
Pope Francis confirms visit to Philadelphia next year
Catholic Herald - Nov 16, 2014 at 11:37 pm Pope Francis has confirmed that, “God willing”, he will visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in September next year.
The Pope made the remark during his opening...
Roger Thomas and His New Novel, The Accidental Marriage
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 16, 2014 at 11:01 pm The Accidental Marriage: A Novel (Ignatius Press), by Roger Thomas, is a take on the issue of love that not only got my attention, but that also kept me smiling. Scott and Megan...
Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s surprising comment on ordaining women
The Deacon's Bench - Nov 16, 2014 at 10:35 pm I guess I wasn’t the only one who did a double-take when I heard this on “60 Minutes” Sunday night: Catholics who thought Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s remarks about Kansas City...
Pro-Abort Shenanigans to Discount Pro-Life Votes. Seriously.
Creative Minority Report - Nov 16, 2014 at 10:01 pm A pastor from Memphis (who is considering running for mayor) is filing suit to have pro-life votes legally discarded for an insane reason.Here's the thing. A majority of voters in...
Poem: The Incarnation
Breviary Hymns - Nov 16, 2014 at 6:25 pm 'The Annunciation' by Bl. Fra Angelico (1395-1455) - Courtesy WikipediaThe Incarnation is a translation by Roy Campbell (1901-1957) of a poem by St. John of the Cross (1542-1591...
Under Bergoglio, Christianity Matters Less - Doors Closed to Enemies - A Major Interview with Sandro Magister
Rorate Coeli - Nov 16, 2014 at 6:17 pm The Pope is confusing many bishops
Sandro Magister, interviewed by Goffredo Pistelli
Italia Oggi
November 13, 2014
This year Sandro Magister celebrates 40 years as a Vatican...
Statement of the Holy See to UN on Weapons
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Nov 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm Here is the Nov. 10 statement by Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, permanent representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, at the...
Year of Consecrated Life Begins 1st Sunday of Advent
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Nov 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm During Pope Francis’ Nov. 28-30 apostolic visit to Turkey, there will be an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the first Sunday of Advent to celebrate the start of the...
Pope to Zambia's Bishops: Church's Mission to Evangelize Never Ends
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Nov 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm Pope Francis says that when family life is endangered, then the life of faith is also put at risk, which is why bishops must be actively building up the family. Addressing...
Archbishop Chaput Says He's Overjoyed at News of Pope's Visit to Philadelphia
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Nov 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm Here is a statement by Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia regarding today's announcement that Pope Francis will be attending the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia...
