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Without Gloss: Francis of Assisi and Western Catholicism
Crisis Magazine - Church - May 29, 2014 at 2:10 am
Editor’s note: The following essay was written for the “St. Francis of Assisi and the Western Tradition” conference sponsored by the Thomistic Institute and delivered at the NYU...
The Taung Child’s Skull
Catholic and Enjoying It! - May 29, 2014 at 2:10 am Interesting Radiolab piece on some CSI: Pleistocene Era science featuring a link to a 3D scan of the skull of an ancient ancestor of ours.
The people who protested the insanity of “It became necessary to destroy the town to save it” during the Vietnam era
Catholic and Enjoying It! - May 29, 2014 at 2:10 am …have become all that they once hated. Consequentialism does that to you.
A Nifty “Picture of the Day”…..
Quartermaster of the Barque - May 29, 2014 at 2:01 am I love mosaics. From yesterday, Wikimedia Commons:
“Civitas Dei” (the City of God), Neo Byzantine style mosaic of the ceiling at the entrance of the Cathedral of Aachen, North...
St. Joan of Arc: A Guide for Every Age
Crisis Magazine - Church - May 29, 2014 at 2:00 am
Mark Twain, who considered his biography of Saint Joan of Arc, whose feast we celebrate Friday, to be his best work. He called the Maid of Orleans “easily and by far the most...
Critic: UN abortion controversy shows push to exclude Catholics
Catholic News Agency - General - May 29, 2014 at 1:30 am New York City, N.Y., May 29, 2014 / 12:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- U.N. anti-torture committee member Felice Gaer’s statement to a Holy See delegation equating opposition to abortion...
Critic: UN abortion controversy shows push to exclude Catholics
EWTN - US Latest News - May 29, 2014 at 1:30 am Washington D.C., May 29, 2014 / 01:30 am (EWTN News/CNA).-
U.N. anti-torture committee member Felice Gaer's statement to a Holy See delegation equating opposition to abortion and...
The perils of celebrity priests
The Deacon's Bench - May 29, 2014 at 1:05 am Over at Catholic Answers, Michelle Arnold has a thought-provoking piece about the perils of celebrity priests. And she offers a valuable check list with some warning signs: I...
"Go, Therefore... and Transform Everything"
Whispers in the Loggia - May 29, 2014 at 12:30 am “Evangelization takes place in obedience to the missionary mandate of Jesus: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the...
Must Watch Video of Denzel Washington Discussing Prayer, Faith, and Achieving Goals
Creative Minority Report - May 28, 2014 at 11:05 pm Actor Denzel Washington delivered a beautiful speech to a group of young actors on the importance of prayer, faith and the importance of goals.“I pray that you all put your shoes...
Don’t Become a Virtual Family
Integrated Catholic Life - May 28, 2014 at 11:01 pm I took my family out to dinner one evening after my younger son’s lacrosse practice. As we were catching up on each other’s day and making plans for the coming weekend, I...
Entering the Bionic Age: Why Be You, When You Can Be New?
Creative Minority Report - May 28, 2014 at 10:34 pm *subhead*Upgrades*subhead*A whimsical animated children’s movie that came out in 2005 may be one of the most prophetic films of our time.Robots, featuring the voice talents of...
“Do not stay too long on the mountain”: Homily for Ascension Thursday
The Deacon's Bench - May 28, 2014 at 9:29 pm From the vault, my homily for Ascension Thursday in 2008: The other day I read the news that Tamar Hennessey had died. Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of her. She was an...
Quote of the day, from a woman seeking ordination
The Deacon's Bench - May 28, 2014 at 8:53 pm “I don’t work for the Church anymore. My real job now is to give witness and stand up for what I believe in. I’m not leaving Catholicism. There’s much I love, especially the inner...
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LifeSiteNews - May 28, 2014 at 8:39 pm by The Editors Today's blog posts: Belgian euthanasia deaths increased by 26.8% in 2013 - Alex Schadenberg Medical error, euthanasia and assisted suicide - Alex Schadenberg...
Pope Francis’ meeting with homosexual activist Fr. De Paolis: the unanswered questions
LifeSiteNews - May 28, 2014 at 8:23 pm by The Editors This past Friday, LifeSiteNews (LSN) published an article reporting on a recent meeting between Pope Francis and Italian priest Fr. (Don) Michele de Paolis. During...
What I Learned Wednesday #33: Trust, St. Catherine of Genoa, and a Chaplet
Journey of a Catholic Nerd Writer - May 28, 2014 at 7:25 pm I know, I haven't written in over a week. I have at least one major exam per week and a ton of reading and homework to do so that's my excuse. lol. Sorry but I'm basically doing...
Pope to Inaugurate Charismatic Convocation in Rome's Olympic Stadium
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm For the first time in history, a pope will visit the Rome Olympic Stadium for an international charismatic renewal convocation, the Vatican has announced. This Sunday, Pope...
Dozens killed, including Catholic priest, during Church attack in Central African Republic (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm To view the video click here.
European Commission vetoes popular, pro-life initiative 'One of Us' (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm To view the video click here.
