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Pope Francis: Sunday Angelus (full text)

News.va - Jun 9, 2013 at 6:20 am

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis prayed the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square this Sunday. In his remarks to the gathered faithful, the Holy Father...

Tech Talk Digest for Last Week

CatholicMom.com - Jun 9, 2013 at 6:00 am

Here are the Tech Talk highlights from last week. Catholic Techie Anthony Fink Meet Anthony Fink: Catholic, artist, and, yes, techie. You’ll also get to treat yourself to some of...

WDTPRS 10th Ordinary Sunday – Wherein I offer really haaaard stuff, I rant, and I post a frivolous POLL

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jun 9, 2013 at 5:17 am

Let’s really drill down into the Collect for this 10th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Hang on. This might get a little hard, but – unlike liberals who resist the new translation – I...

Pa. lawmakers praised for ban of abortion insurance funding

EWTN - US Latest News - Jun 9, 2013 at 5:03 am

Harrisburg, Pa., Jun 9, 2013 / 05:03 pm (EWTN News).- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia, Pa., lauded the passage of a measure barring taxpayer-funded health insurance...

Sunday Scriptures Reflection for 6/09/13

CatholicMom.com - Jun 9, 2013 at 4:00 am

Scripture: Lectionary 091. 10th Sunday Ord. C. I Kings 17:17-24. Psalm 30:2.4.5-6.11.12.13. Galatians 1:11-19. Luke 7:11-17: Today’s Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of...

Pope: God forgives sins that wound

EWTN - Vatican News - Jun 9, 2013 at 3:23 am

Vatican City, Jun 9, 2013 / 03:23 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis on Sunday emphasized the mercy of God, declaring that God always forgives those who show him the "inner wounds...

Ask a Carmelite: “Is my prayer good enough?”

Integrated Catholic Life - Jun 8, 2013 at 11:01 pm

Dear Sister, My prayer experiences don’t seem good enough or holy enough, long enough or intense enough. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can pray better? Dear Friend, Yes...

Canadian Terrorist Defendant Insists On Lawyer That Will Help Him Be Judged By the Qur'an

The Religion Clause - Jun 8, 2013 at 9:35 pm

Today's Toronto Star reports on the difficulties faced by a Canadian justice of the peace in attempting to find a lawyer to defend accused terrorist Chiheb Esseghaier. The...

County Commission Prayer Challenge Survives Legislative Immunity Defense

The Religion Clause - Jun 8, 2013 at 8:57 pm

In Doe v. Franklin County, Missouri, (ED MO, June 7, 2013), plaintiff, who attended County Commission meetings, sued the county and Presiding Commissioner John Griesheimer who...

Why Do We Need Deacons? Here’s One Answer…

The Deacon's Bench - Jun 8, 2013 at 8:56 pm

In some rural areas, they comprise a significant part of the clergy population. From the Intermountain Catholic newspaper in Salt Lake City: Deacon Rick Klein’s move from Moab to...

Look for Verbum at Your Local Conference

Verbum Blog - Logos Bible Software - Jun 8, 2013 at 7:30 pm

Verbum returns to the 6th annual Real Catholic Men conference June 15 at St. Pius X parish in Portland. This year’s theme, “Behold My Beloved Son,” will be explored by Catholic...

Surrogate pregnancy bill in DC draws criticism

Catholic News Agency - General - Jun 8, 2013 at 7:06 pm

Washington D.C., Jun 8, 2013 / 06:06 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A lack of information about the dangers of surrogate pregnancy could soon allow the practice to become legal in...

A Word with Weber: Homebuying

CatholicMom.com - Jun 8, 2013 at 6:00 pm

This week: In this segment Matt shares his thoughts on buying a new home. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces...

Gay 'Marriage' Conundrum

The Forum - Jun 8, 2013 at 4:45 pm

1. Does every child have a right to a mother and a father? Most answer in the affirmative. 2. Does everyone have the right to marry whomever they choose? This is more...

The Feast of Faith

CatholicMom.com - Jun 8, 2013 at 4:30 pm

The Eucharist The Eucharist is a meal. It’s the Lord’s Supper, as well as a holy sacrifice. It has to be both. Christ becomes present so that we can not only see him under the...

Homily for June 9, 2013: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Deacon's Bench - Jun 8, 2013 at 3:44 pm

[Click here for readings] A few years ago I got an unexpected e-mail from a guy in Virginia who was studying to become a deacon in the Diocese of Richmond. His name was Joe...

Thanks again, Matt Birk!

Catholic Hot Dish - Jun 8, 2013 at 3:28 pm

I’m sure you’ve heard of Matt Birk– a Nativity boy (I taught his brother) and a Cretin graduate who eventually played football for the Vikings? You probably know that he went on...

Jobs Bank for Church Musicians

New Liturgical Movement - Jun 8, 2013 at 3:22 pm

I had never planned on the forum at MusicaSacra.com to become a jobs bank, but that turns out to be a very valuable feature of the forum there. In general, this forum operates 24/...

Lemon Herb Garlic Shrimp

CatholicMom.com - Jun 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Lemon Herb Garlic Shrimp Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Lemon Herb Garlic Shrimp Makes 6 servings 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced...

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