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Integrated Catholic Life - May 27, 2014 at 11:02 pm The celebration of the Ascension used to leave me a bit flat. It was clear what Good Friday did for me. And Easter Sunday’s benefits were indisputable. But as for the Ascension,...
Advice on Happiness from the Smartest Man in the World
Integrated Catholic Life - May 27, 2014 at 11:01 pm Imagine your son tells you he wants to become a priest. Would your heart soar and your soul praise God? Would you be torn; feeling happy he wants to serve God but lamenting the...
Rogation Days and Ascension Photo Request
New Liturgical Movement - May 27, 2014 at 10:36 pm My sincerest apologies for delaying in this post. Nevertheless, if any readers took pictures of their processions and/or Masses during these Rogation days we currently are in (for...
Quebec Cardinal LaCroix agrees with Toronto Cardinal’s letter criticizing Trudeau
LifeSiteNews - May 27, 2014 at 8:54 pm by John-Henry Westen QUEBEC CITY, May 27, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The highest ranking prelate in Quebec is the first bishop in the French-language province to come out publicly...
Grassroots protest petition and letters halt Estonian homosexual civil unions bill
LifeSiteNews - May 27, 2014 at 8:46 pm by Hilary White TALLINN, May 27, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A small group of family campaigners has for the moment turned back an internationally-backed effort to create “civil...
Abortionist Says His Christianity Led Him to Perform Abortions
Creative Minority Report - May 27, 2014 at 8:28 pm In the mind of late-term abortionist Dr. Willie Parker, the story of the Good Samaritan ends with the Samaritan tearing a live baby from the womb of a woman. I don't particularly...
New Boy Scouts president: Gay scout leaders acceptable
LifeSiteNews - May 27, 2014 at 8:23 pm by Dustin Siggins IRVING, TX, May 27, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who led the military to end Don't Ask, Don't Tell, says that he would have...
Former PEI Chief Justice clarifies Canada’s lack of abortion law
LifeSiteNews - May 27, 2014 at 8:02 pm by Thaddeus Baklinski CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, May 27, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) – As the abortion debate in Canada continues to broaden thanks to the leaders of the federal opposition...
Novels By Poets Week
Commonweal - May 27, 2014 at 7:42 pm A Twitter hashtag has informed me that it's officially #NovelsByPoetsWeek.
Bridgeport’s Bishop Caggiano: “He’s a breath of fresh air”
The Deacon's Bench - May 27, 2014 at 7:22 pm Twelve years ago, when I began formation, the director of the diaconate program was a short, wiry, affable Italian with piercing eyes and boundless energy known simply as Father...
Pope Reflects on Holy Land Visit at General Audience
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm At his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square this morning, Pope Francis spoke about his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Here below are his words. ZENIT will publish...
The Francis Effect
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm A new documentary is taking a closer look at the beloved and often challenging figure of Pope Francis, who, in just one year, has captured the attention of the world. The...
Cardinal Marx Expresses Concern Over Increasing Euro-Skepticism
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm The president of a body representing bishops in Europe has said the recent elections to the European Parliament are the "beginning of a process of renewal" of the continent's...
Pope's Surprise Lunch Visit Pleases Friars
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis offered some surprises during his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, but a less high profile one was an anannounced lunch with the Franciscan monastery of Saint...
'Humanitas' Offers Special Homage to Saints John XXIII and John Paul II
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm The latest edition of Humanitas is dedicated to the memory of Pope Saints John XXIII and John Paul II. The publication, available now online, is a “special homage” to the two...
Pope's Address at General Audience Centers on Holy Land Trip
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm Below is a translation of Pope Francis’ address at the General Audience this morning in St. Peter’s Square. ***
Holy Father's Catechesis:
Dear Brothers and Sisters, good...
Sudanese Christian Condemned for 'Apostasy' Gives Birth
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm A Sudanese woman condemned to death earlier this month for converting to Christianity has given birth in prison. Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, 27, was sentenced to death by hanging for...
Pro-Lifers Counter Pro-Abortion Twitter Campaign
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm Priests for Life and Gospel of Life Ministries joined today in a Twitterstorm on women’s health and abortion in developing countries. Father Frank Pavone, National Director of...
Pope at Audience: Holy Land Pilgrimage Was a Gift to the Church
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm Two days after returning from his historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Pope Francis at the General Audience reflected on his trip. The pilgrimage to the Holy Land marked the...
European Commission Vetoes Pro-Life Petition
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm The largest petition in European history, calling for an end to European funding that destroys human embryos, has been vetoed by the European Commission. In its last day in...
