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The Dramatic Catholic Victory Over Evil in Disney’s Classic “Fantasia”
ChurchPOP - Aug 12, 2017 at 12:19 pm It’s one of the most beloved classic Disney films – and it ends with Catholic victory over evil! Really. I’m talking about
The post The Dramatic Catholic Victory Over Evil in...
Concerning concelebration, variety, and fraternity
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 12, 2017 at 12:08 pm I have opined that concelebration should be “safe, legal and rare”. I have, in a jocular mood, posted pics of the sort of concelebration of which I approve. For example:
And...
Saint Clare, Virgin and Abbess
Regina Magazine - Aug 12, 2017 at 12:04 pm August 12 Today is the feast day of Saint Clare of Assisi. Ora pro nobis. by Father Francis Xavier Weninger, 1876 St. Clare, foundress of the Order which bears her name, was born...
Flying Spaghetti Monster flock gets a fair shake in new Deutsche Welle report
GetReligion - Aug 12, 2017 at 11:30 am
Does a reporter have to be a believer to cover religion?
A simple question, but a vexing one, as there are two currents of thought at work in Western culture today.
The classical...
Experts say law-abiding migrants at greater deportation risk under Trump
Franciscan Media - Aug 12, 2017 at 10:53 am
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The stories come in dribs and drabs on the evening news or in timelines via Twitter, but they’re steady.
On Aug. 2, two young popular soccer players, brothers...
North Korea: What to do?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 12, 2017 at 10:23 am The present situation with North Korea (NOKO) reminds me of some of the scenarios in the dystopian, apocalyptic and “prepper” genre I sometimes read. Frankly, the news these...
Why is there a picture of the Virgin Mary sleeping?
Aleteia - Aug 12, 2017 at 10:00 am The image cooresponds to an early belief of the Church called the "Dormition of Mary."Many in the ancient world described the act of dying as “falling asleep.” This concept is...
WDTPRS – 19th Ordinary Sunday: frightening consolation
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 12, 2017 at 9:32 am The Collect for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time was not in previous editions Missale Romanum before the 1970 Novus Ordo. It has roots in the 9th century Sacramentary of Bergamo...
BOOKS: My recent and future reads
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 12, 2017 at 9:26 am Here are some titles I’ve gotten into lately.
First, this – from my Kindle wishlist – arrived from reader today and I have already started.
The Big Lie: Exposing the Nazi Roots of...
Art, Music and Dance Jazz Up the New Pope Video
CatholicMom.com - Aug 12, 2017 at 9:00 am Courtesy of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
A violin, a saxophone, a guitar, a piano and other musical instruments from various...
ASK FATHER: Can I go with my children to SSPX Masses twice a month?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 12, 2017 at 8:38 am From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
Lets cut to the chase my soul is torn. I asked the Blessed Mother to save my children and give them Catholic friends (they know NONE right now) I have...
In Rwanda, Kagame gains almost the 100%
Vatican Insider - Aug 12, 2017 at 7:16 am During the seven elections held until now in Rwanda since 2003, the flow of people has never been below the 96% while the preferences for Paul Kagame, the undiscussed president,...
The invitation implicit in Jesus’ “O you of little faith”
Aleteia - Aug 12, 2017 at 7:00 am What would it mean for you to get out of the boat and enter the storm?Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw...
Mideast patriarchs call on Pope Francis to ‘scold’ world leaders over Christian exodus
Catholic Herald - Aug 12, 2017 at 6:46 am Mideast Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs decried the desperate situation they face as shepherds of churches “whose existence is in real danger.” They categorized the continued...
Amid rising divorce rates, Malawi bishops hold marriage conference
EWTN - World Catholic News - Aug 12, 2017 at 5:23 am Lilongwe, Malawi, Aug 12, 2017 / 05:23 am (EWTN News/CNA).-
Divorce rates in Malawi have increased in the past few years, leading the local Catholic Church to emphasize the...
Amid rising divorce rates, Malawi bishops hold marriage conference
Catholic News Agency - General - Aug 12, 2017 at 5:23 am Lilongwe, Malawi, Aug 12, 2017 / 04:23 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Divorce rates in Malawi have increased in the past few years, leading the local Catholic Church to emphasize the...
Our Lady of Kazan and Mary's affinity for Russia
EWTN - World Catholic News - Aug 12, 2017 at 5:02 am Rome, Italy, Aug 12, 2017 / 05:02 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- One hundred years ago, at the height of a cultural about-face in Russia, Mary appeared to three shepherd children in...
Calls for prayer amid 'abhorrent' violence in Charlottesville
EWTN - US Latest News - Aug 12, 2017 at 4:46 am Washington D.C., Aug 12, 2017 / 04:46 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The head of the U.S. bishops conference called for prayers after one
person was killed and over a dozen injured during a...
Daily Gospel Reflection for August 12, 2017
CatholicMom.com - Aug 12, 2017 at 3:30 am Today’s Gospel: Matthew 17:14-20
Back in Chapter 10 of the book of Matthew, Jesus commissioned the twelve apostles. After giving them the authority to drive out unclean spirits...
