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Is Your Work Just Blahhh?
CatholicMom.com - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:30 am Work, work, work…we all have some type of work to do in life that makes us go “blahhhh!” For some people it is cleaning house, for others it’s changing dirty diapers. For some it’...
Texas Pro-Life Law Closes Yet Another Abortion Clinic
LifeNews.com - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:28 am Another abortion center in Texas has closed as a result of the new abortion law which took effect last year.
On their blog page, abortion clinic chain Whole Woman’s Health...
Irish Bishop Proposes Driver's Prayer Leading Up to Holiday Weekend
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:21 am Ahead of this August bank holiday weekend in the Republic of Ireland, Bishop Liam MacDaid of Clogher called on all road users -- motorists, cyclists and pedestrians -- to take...
Sunday Homily: They All Ate and Were Satisfied
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:18 am --
Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalm 145:8-9,15-16,17-18 Romans 8:35,37-39 Matthew 14:13-21
The first reading, from the book of the prophet Isaiah, is an invitation to seek the Lord. Four...
Global Day of Prayer for Peace in Iraq Set for Aug. 6
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:16 am “Please stop, I ask you with all my heart, it’s time to stop. Stop, please.” Inspired by these words of Pope Francis (June 27, 2014), the international pontifical foundation Aid...
Leader of Canada's Bishops Commemorates Start of WWI
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:12 am Here is a statement by the leader of Canada's bishops, Archbishop Paul-André Durocher of Gatineau, on the anniversary of Canada's entrance into World War I. * * *
On August 4...
Ditch The Sign of Peace or "Take your stinking paws off me you darn dirty ape!"
Creative Minority Report - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:08 am Over at the Register I explore the Vatican's suggestions for adding more dignity to the sign of peace.Suggestion number one? Don't do it!!*subhead*No!.*subhead*
Michael James Mette: From the army to music to speak about God (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:07 am He studied Theology and for 10 years dedicated himself to speak to youth about God. During that time, he discovered that he could share the Gospel through one of his greatest...
Dozens of strangers turn out for funeral of baby girl in Chicago
The Deacon's Bench - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:06 am Details: To the haunting refrains of Amazing Grace, 150 strangers on Thursday attended the funeral of a seven-month-old girl who died of starvation in a basement that resembled a...
Pope makes short trip, to have lunch with fellow Jesuits (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:02 am To view the video click here.
Francis Cardinal George on the Good News…..
Quartermaster of the Barque - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:01 am And Joy, and the New Evangelization:
Joy cannot be found in falsehood. A Jesus of our own invention cannot save. The true Jesus has risen from the dead. Free from all limitations...
Yes, he’s Catholic, and Human too
Quartermaster of the Barque - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:00 am The Pope goes to the dentist.
The Cardinal Virtues and You: Part III
Making Things Visible - Aug 1, 2014 at 8:00 am Returning to the margaritas perhaps we have transported a friend to the bar in which these margaritas are consumed. This implies the acceptance of responsibility for his safe...
Papal intentions for August: Refugees and Christians in Oceania (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 7:56 am To view the video click here.
Thoughtcrime in Sweden
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 7:40 am By Robert Clarke of Alliance Defending Freedom Written in 1948, George Owell’s “1984” looked to the future and warned against government control and the unquestioning obedience...
Australian Couple Rejects Surrogate Baby Born With Down's Syndrome
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Aug 1, 2014 at 7:33 am By Monica Doumit A campaign has begun in Australia to raise funds for baby Gammy, a 6-month-old boy with Down’s Syndrome and congenital heart disease currently living in...
“The Blood and the Rose” Giveaway
Brandon Vogt - Aug 1, 2014 at 7:06 am “Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.” – St. Augustine
Since I’ve built up a large collection of extra books...
Meatless Friday: Pan-Seared Cod with Mandarin Orange Sauce
CatholicMom.com - Aug 1, 2014 at 7:00 am
This recipe requires a two-step cooking method to give the fish a crisp coating with a moist interior.
Pan-Seared Cod with Mandarin Orange Sauce
Makes 4 servings
4 thick cod...
Same as it ever was: It's time for a new, old GetReligion
GetReligion - Aug 1, 2014 at 7:00 am
You know that whole Christmas in July thing, when stores and other groups have fun by, well, pretending that it's Christmas, only in the month of July?
That is kind of what is...
Same as it ever was: It’s time for a new, old GetReligion
GetReligion - Aug 1, 2014 at 7:00 am You know that whole Christmas in July thing, when stores and other groups have fun by, well, pretending that it’s Christmas, only in the month of July? That is kind of what is...
