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Bishop criticizes Boy Scouts' membership decision
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 6, 2013 at 4:43 am Bishop Paul Loverde of Arlington has criticized the Boy Scouts of America's approval of a resolution stating that "no youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America...
Nigerian legislature prohibits homosexual marriage, displays of affection
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 6, 2013 at 4:41 am Nigeria's National Assembly has passed legislation prohibiting same-sex marriages and civil unions.
The legislation awaits the signature of President Goodluck Jonathan.
The ...
New York bishops denounce Cuomo's abortion bill
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 6, 2013 at 4:39 am Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the other bishops of New York State have denounced a provision of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Women's Equality Act that would expand abortion access.
"We...
Central African Republic: evangelization amidst chaos, persecution
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 6, 2013 at 4:38 am Three months after the Islamist rebel movement Seleka assumed power in the Central African Republic, a Spanish missionary bishop said that the nation remains in chaos.
"I am...
"Let Nothing Go To Waste"
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jun 6, 2013 at 4:32 am In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis focused on the issue of the environment on World Environment Day, a United Nations initiative. The Holy Father addressed 70,000...
Pope Francis: Trust in Christ's Loyalty
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jun 6, 2013 at 4:29 am Pope Francis reflected on the impact of idols in Christian life in today's homily at morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae. The morning Mass was concelebrated by Archbishop José...
Daily Scriptures Reflection for 6/6/13
CatholicMom.com - Jun 6, 2013 at 4:00 am Scripture: Lectionary 356. June 6. Tobit 6:11; 7:1. 9-14; 8:4-7. Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5. Mark 12:28-34:
Today’s Scriptures
USCCB Video Reflection
Saints of the Day
Mark presents...
Vietnam persecution highlighted at Congressional hearing
EWTN - US Latest News - Jun 6, 2013 at 3:13 am Washington D.C., Jun 6, 2013 / 03:13 am (EWTN News/CNA).-
Witnesses at a recent Congressional subcommittee hearing called for action by the United States government to end...
Unknown dead buried with reverence at Catholic cemetery
Catholic News Agency - General - Jun 6, 2013 at 3:02 am Denver, Colo., Jun 6, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- At the Archdiocese of Denver's Mount Olivet Cemetery, no person is buried without prayers being said over them – even those whose...
Four Things I Didn’t Expect
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jun 6, 2013 at 2:53 am …from my apology the other day:
1. Reconciliation with Steve Kellmeyer, who was the soul of graciousness in my comboxes.
2. Hearing from a dear friend who, unbeknownst to me, had...
A reader has a Question about By What Authority?
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jun 6, 2013 at 2:39 am He writes:
I read your book a few years ago and found it tremendously helpful in resolving my doubts about biblical authenticity. THANKS!
I have a copy on order (gave my copy away...
When the Executive Has the Power to Murder Whoever He Likes on His Secret and Unilateral Will Alone…
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jun 6, 2013 at 2:37 am We should not really be surprised when those who work for the executive do sketchy things. A reader writes:
Remember that guy who was shot during his FBI interview in FLA a...
Hey Baton Rouge, LA! I’m on your radio today!
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jun 6, 2013 at 2:33 am I will be on Karen Hornsby’s program Beautiful Minds today, June 6, 10:30am central time – on 1380AM. For those of you who want to listen in on the web, you can sream the show at...
Eternal Memory
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jun 6, 2013 at 2:31 am My Dad was across the Channel that day and for the next three days, servicing wave after wave of airplanes without sleep along with a legion of support personnel. He swore he...
Prayer Request
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jun 6, 2013 at 2:21 am …for a young couple who, having already miscarried, have now given birth to a baby without anus. The baby will require several surgeries and it is not certain they will work....
Some readers noted that the quote by Belloc…
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jun 6, 2013 at 2:06 am …that I noted here is basically making the same point Boccacio makes in The Decameron six centuries ago.
My reply: Belloc is not quoting, but he is cribbing. And more power to...
CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization Available for Pre-Sale
Word on Fire - Fr. Robert Barron - Jun 6, 2013 at 1:00 am We're excited to announce that our forthcoming documentary (and accompanying study program) "CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization" is now available for pre-sale! Order today for...
Morning Catholic must-reads: 06/06/13
Catholic Herald - Jun 6, 2013 at 12:00 am Cardinal Kurt Koch, the head of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, will end a two-day visit to Ukraine today aimed at healing divisions between Catholics and...
Hectic Schedules, Quiet Refection and a Timeless Lesson
Integrated Catholic Life - Jun 5, 2013 at 11:01 pm In January 2007, I became a Eucharistic guardian at my parish, which is blessed to have perpetual Eucharistic adoration. This hour each week in the True Presence of Christ has...
Operation Overlord
Integrated Catholic Life - Jun 5, 2013 at 11:00 pm Sixty-nine years ago today, the largest invasion by armed forces in the history of the world took place as Allied forces during World War II landed on the beaches of Normandy,...
