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Christian life may be joyful, but it’s not always a party, Pope says

Catholic Herald - May 30, 2014 at 10:35 am
While Jesus promises great joy, being a Christian doesn’t mean that life will become all sunshine and roses, Pope Francis said. The joy Jesus promises comes from knowing there is...

Judge Tells Abortionist: Quit Trying to Break the Law and Put Women’s Lives at Risk

LifeNews.com - May 30, 2014 at 10:28 am
A federal judge in Wisconsin has a message for an abortion practitioner who is trying to overturn a pro-life law requiring abortion clinics to ensure their abrotionists have...

“I am not worthy to be here”: death row inmate confirmed by bishop

The Deacon's Bench - May 30, 2014 at 10:22 am
From The Catholic Sentinel in Portland, Oregon: One of Oregon’s most infamous prisoners Tuesday received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Alexander Sample in a...

Catholic Witness and the March for Marriage

Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 30, 2014 at 10:20 am
Reprinted from The Catholic Philly: * * * The Gospel asks Christians to love and respect persons, no matter how deeply we might disagree with them. But we have no such duty to...

Pope: Syrians are suffering from ‘globalisation of indifference’

Catholic Herald - May 30, 2014 at 10:18 am
A “globalisation of indifference” has taken hold of too many of the world’s people, numbing them to the horrifying reality faced by the people of Syria and other innocent victims...

Review: Maleficent (2014)

Decent Films Guide - May 30, 2014 at 10:10 am
It’s fair to say that Disney’s Maleficent plays to an extent as warmed-over Frozen. This is not a good thing, even, I think, if you are a fan of Frozen.

Detroit archbishop vows action to revive 'shrinking community'

Catholic Culture - World News - May 30, 2014 at 10:10 am
The Archdiocese of Detroit is a "shrinking community," Archbishop Allen Vigneron has acknowledged. Reporting on a survey of Detroit parishioners, Archbishop Vigneron called...

Sunday Homily: I Have Manifested Your Name

Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 30, 2014 at 10:08 am
-- Acts 1:12-14 Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8 1 Peter 4:13-16 John 17:1-11a On the night of the Last Supper Jesus concludes his farewell discourse with a prayer, saying that "the hour has...

Ancient Egyptian Mummy Determined to be Unborn Baby at 12-16 Weeks

LifeNews.com - May 30, 2014 at 10:04 am
History is something that’s always intrigued me. By reading historical books, watching documentaries and visiting iconic places from the past, our eyes are opened to the life...

Engagement or retreat? Joseph Bottum responds

Commonweal - May 30, 2014 at 10:03 am
Right now on the homepage, Joseph Bottum takes his turn in our special feature, "Engagement or Retreat? Catholicism & Same-Sex Marriage." Bottum responds to Ross Douthat and...

Pope, Orthodox Patriarch look to new council at Nicea

Catholic Culture - World News - May 30, 2014 at 10:02 am
Pope Francis and Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople have agreed to plan for an ecumenical council to be held in Nicea in 2025, the AsiaNews service reports....

Mainstream media ignored UN official saying pro-life teaching is ‘torture’

LifeSiteNews - May 30, 2014 at 10:01 am
by Stefano Gennarini, J.D. May 30, 2014 (C-FAM) - U.N. experts backtracked last week after taking heat for accusing the Pope of torture because of Church teaching on abortion. “It...

Meatless Friday: Vegetarian Lasagna

CatholicMom.com - May 30, 2014 at 10:00 am
Here is a winner that I have made for 30 years. Great for church potlucks and parties! Vegetarian Lasagna Ingredients: 10 lasagna noodles 2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped...

Lines are Drawn; Knives are Out; Masks are Off

Saint Louis Catholic - May 30, 2014 at 9:48 am
These are metaphors, people.  All appropriate to the situation in the Church. It isn't just that people are asleep.  It isn't just that the watchmen who sound the alarm wake very...

Pope's prayer intentions for June 2014

Catholic Culture - World News - May 30, 2014 at 9:32 am
The Vatican has announced the prayer intentions of Pope Francis for the month of June 2014. The Pope's general intention is: "That the unemployed may receive support and find the...

Pope Francis convokes consistory for canonisations

News.va - May 30, 2014 at 9:27 am
(Vatican Radio) An ordinary public consistory is to take place this coming Thursday, June 12, for the canonisation of six Blesseds, including two Blesseds from India: a priest and...

Meriam Ibrahim’s Husband Pleads for Support for His Wife, Obama Admin is “Not Helping”

LifeNews.com - May 30, 2014 at 9:27 am
Just a day after the first pictures emerged of Meriam Ibrahim’s newborn baby named Maya, her husband is pleading with people around the world to speak up on her behalf so she is...
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