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Pope sends message to Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention
News.va - Aug 7, 2014 at 7:01 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent greetings and encouragement to the Knights of Columbus who are currently holding their 132nd Supreme Convention in Orlando, Florida, in the...
These Christians have found a way around Obamacare, but is it a good deal?
GetReligion - Aug 7, 2014 at 7:00 am
Nice lede. Interesting subject matter. Variety of sources.
I enjoyed a recent San Jose Mercury News feature on health care sharing ministries. Hat tip to the Pew...
Thousands of Iraqis flee as militants seize ‘Christian capital’
Catholic Herald - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:53 am Thousands of Iraqi Christians are fleeing after Islamic State militants seized the minority’s biggest town in Iraq, according to reports.
The Islamic State, formerly ISIS,...
Religious leaders help build dialogue in conflict, ambassador says
EWTN - Vatican News - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:33 am Vatican City, Aug 7, 2014 / 06:33 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli ambassador to the
Holy See lauded Pope Francis' continued calls for...
Religious leaders help build dialogue in conflict, ambassador says
Catholic News Agency - General - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:33 am Vatican City, Aug 7, 2014 / 05:33 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See lauded Pope Francis’ continued calls for...
Antiques Roadshow for Your Soul
Dominicana - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:30 am Since 1997 public television viewers everywhere have enjoyed the delights and dismays of antiques owners from cities all across the nation that have dragged old items before the...
Disbelief, horror follow desertion of baby with Down syndrome
EWTN - US Latest News - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:17 am Washington D.C., Aug 7, 2014 / 06:17 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Advocates for those with Down syndrome are appalled and grieved by the reported abandonment of a baby who had been...
BREAKING:CHALDEAN PATRIARCHATE'S APPEAL FOR URGENT HELP S.O.S.
Rorate Coeli - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:14 am We have just received this desperate appeal from the Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate in Baghdad, following the fall of Qaraqosh (see our editorial from earlier today) and the...
Suit Against FLDS Towns Over Utility Denials Is Settled
The Religion Clause - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:10 am Last March, an Arizona federal court jury awarded damages of nearly $5.3 million to Ronald and Jinjer Cooke who sued claiming religious discrimination after towns controlled by...
A Tale of Two Presidents
Catholic Vote - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:07 am From my point of view, George W. Bush made some serious mistakes during his presidency. At the same time, there are some things to be said for him. In general, I think Bush was...
6th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments In Same-Sex Marriage Cases
The Religion Clause - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:05 am The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday heard oral arguments in same-sex marriage cases from 4 states. Here are links to the audio of the argument in each case:
Michigan...
Shazam!
CatholicMom.com - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:00 am My sixteen-year-old daughter has very eclectic taste in music. Before she left for a session with her basketball coach last Saturday morning, she was listening to “Thanks for the...
Opponents of Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance Sue After Referendum Petitions Rejected
The Religion Clause - Aug 7, 2014 at 6:00 am In May, Houston, Texas City Council passed an Equal Rights Ordinance that attracted significant opposition because of its ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation...
Cardinal Pell: Vatican must not be sloppy with its finances
Catholic Herald - Aug 7, 2014 at 5:43 am Reform of Vatican finances should lead to a Church that is not “sloppy or inefficient” with its money, Cardinal George Pell has said.
A month after unveiling a “new economic...
Liberia closes hospital where Spanish priest contracted Ebola
EWTN - World Catholic News - Aug 7, 2014 at 5:08 am Monrovia, Liberia, Aug 7, 2014 / 05:08 pm (EWTN News).- Liberian officials have closed the hospital in Monrovia where Spanish priest Father Miguel Pajares contracted the Ebola...
Don't ignore rural Catholics in America, advocate exhorts
Catholic News Agency - General - Aug 7, 2014 at 5:02 am Des Moines, Iowa, Aug 7, 2014 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- An advocate for Catholics living in rural settings said it is unfortunate that this group sometimes feels like second-...
Don't ignore rural Catholics in America, advocate exhorts
EWTN - US Latest News - Aug 7, 2014 at 5:02 am Des Moines, Iowa, Aug 7, 2014 / 05:02 am (EWTN News/CNA).-
An advocate for Catholics living in rural settings said it
is unfortunate that this group sometimes feels like second-...
Daily Gospel Reflection for August 7, 2014
CatholicMom.com - Aug 7, 2014 at 5:00 am
Today’s Gospel: Matthew 16:13-23
Recently my chorus sang the musical number that directs this question to Jesus, “Jesus Christ Superstar, do you think you’re who they say you are...
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 7, 2014 at 5:00 am Please use the sharing buttons! Thanks!
Registered or not, will you in your charity please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read?...
Invicte Martyr Unicum
Breviary Hymns - Aug 7, 2014 at 4:52 am 18th Century Icon - Courtesy of WikipediaInvicte Martyr Unicum is an anonymous 10th century hymn. It is sung at Lauds in the Common of One Martyr of the Roman Breviary. INVICTE...
