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Maybe the Cutest Baby Commercial Ever

Creative Minority Report - Apr 5, 2014 at 7:50 am
Sherry Antonetti (author, super Mom, and blogger extraordinare) sent me this. It is super cute. I know it's a commercial for water and that has nothing to do with bottled water...

Homily for April 6, 2014: 5th Sunday of Lent

The Deacon's Bench - Apr 5, 2014 at 7:38 am
Several days ago, we got a glimpse of the papacy that made history—something that was both surprising and beautiful. After leading a televised penance service at St. Peter’s, Pope...

Daily Catholic Quote from Pope Francis

Integrated Catholic Life - Apr 5, 2014 at 6:30 am
“The Christian truth is attractive and persuasive because it responds to humanity’s deepest needs.” (Pope Francis; Address to College of Cardinals, March 15, 2013) If you liked...

Pope prays for kidnapped religious in Camerun

News.va - Apr 5, 2014 at 6:10 am
Pope Francis is praying for the two Italian priests of Vicenza “fidei donum”, Frs Giampaolo Marta and Gianantonio Allegri and for the Canadian sister kidnapped during the night...

Pope Francis meets President of Liberia

News.va - Apr 5, 2014 at 6:10 am
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Saturday met with the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who subsequently went on to meet with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State...

“Gimme Shelter” Book Giveaway

Brandon Vogt - Apr 5, 2014 at 6:09 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 and...

Holy Land bishops urge Christian-Muslim unity against extremism

EWTN - World Catholic News - Apr 5, 2014 at 5:07 am
Jerusalem, Israel, Apr 5, 2014 / 05:07 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The Holy Land's bishops have said that Christians and Muslims need to unite against extremism, stressing that people of...

Daily Gospel Reflection for April 5, 2014

CatholicMom.com - Apr 5, 2014 at 5:00 am
Today’s Gospel: John 7:40-53 Have you ever experienced confusion between something you see or hear versus something you were taught to believe? That’s what is happening in today’...

Encountering the Word — Psalm 65:5-8

Integrated Catholic Life - Apr 5, 2014 at 4:30 am
“By dread deeds thou dost answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation, who art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of the farthest seas; who by thy strength hast...

Fourth Lenten Reflection by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, ofmcap

News.va - Apr 5, 2014 at 3:55 am
(Vatican Radio) The third sermon for Lent by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFMCap. was preached on Friday morning. In his discourse, the Preacher of the Papal Household discussed St...

Liberian President speaks about the Pope's powerful voice on poverty

News.va - Apr 5, 2014 at 3:55 am
(Vatican Radio) Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female head of state is in Rome for a series of meetings which include an audience with Pope Francis in...

Cheap, Low Humor

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Apr 5, 2014 at 2:38 am
…cracks me up.

“Mark!” People Ask Me, “Why Did You Become a Catholic Writer?”

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Apr 5, 2014 at 2:32 am
“Was it because of the vast riches?  The women who fling themselves at you during your globe-trotting investigative journalism junkets to exotic locales?  The cocaine-fueled...

A reader struggles with the whole “lying in a desperate situation” problem

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Apr 5, 2014 at 2:24 am
…writing: You were a big force in my conversion a few years ago, so I’m hoping you can help me. You’ve said the Church teaches lying is always a sin. I’m having some trouble with...

Work on others' behalf, Pope tells politicians

EWTN - Vatican News - Apr 5, 2014 at 2:13 am
Vatican City, Apr 5, 2014 / 02:13 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis met with a group of Italian mayors and other political leaders Saturday morning, encouraging them to live among...

LENTCAzT 32 Saturday 4th Week of Lent – “No Cross, no glory”

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Apr 5, 2014 at 12:01 am
Please use the sharing buttons?  Thanks! Today is Saturday in the 4th Week of Lent.  This is a 1st Friday! Examine your consciences and then… GO TO CONFESSION! These daily...

Baptism by the Fires of Temptation

Integrated Catholic Life - Apr 4, 2014 at 11:01 pm
The Exodus Prefigures the Spiritual Journey of Christians During Lent God’s Chosen people remained in Egyptian captivity for 400 years and with hardened hearts and withering minds...

Mass on the U.S.-Mexico border

Cardinal Seán's Blog - Apr 4, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Last Thursday I went to Worcester to attend their Adopt-a-Student Recognition Dinner. This year, they were marking the 25th anniversary of the program and I was asked to give the...

Recent Dominican Rite Missae Cantatae in Portland OR

New Liturgical Movement - Apr 4, 2014 at 9:30 pm
I am pleased to present these photos of recent celebrations of the Dominican Mass at the house of the Western Dominican Province in Portland OR, Most Holy Rosary Priory and Parish...

ASK FATHER: Father insists I say “Amen” at Communion

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Apr 4, 2014 at 8:00 pm
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father, I receive communion on the tongue while kneeling. Recently, a priest has begun to make an issue that while I am already in the position for...
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