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Interfaith leaders see hope in Pope Francis

EWTN - US Latest News - Mar 16, 2013 at 5:05 am
Denver, Colo., Mar 16, 2013 / 05:05 pm (EWTN News).- Religious leaders from a wide spectrum of faith backgrounds sent their regards and prayers to Pope Francis upon his election...

LENTCAzT 32 Saturday 4th Week of Lent – Who can explain the mystery of such a magnificent gift?

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Mar 16, 2013 at 4:15 am
Today is Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent. We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, something by Leo the Great, and a thought from Benedict XVI. From Leo: It is here that...

Daily Scriptures Reflection for 3/16/13

CatholicMom.com - Mar 16, 2013 at 4:00 am
Scripture: Lectionary 250. Jeremiah 11:18-20. Psalm 7: 2-3.9-10.11-12.  John 7:40-53 Today’s Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day Jeremiah and Jesus have much in...

A New Look for TSP and What's on Deck

The Sacred Page - Mar 16, 2013 at 3:40 am
I hope you like the new look of TheSacredPage.com (or, more simply, "TSP"). Of course, now would be a great time to introduce (or re-introduce) others to our website. You can send...

Oh! Wait! Never Mind. The Cuomos Disapprove of the Pope. Do Over.

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mar 16, 2013 at 3:25 am
In a piece that constitutes a sort of platonic ideal form of Northeast Corridor Elite fatuity, the Cuomo clan delivers their verdict:  Francis is too Catholic and not nearly...

It’s St. Urho’s Day!

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mar 16, 2013 at 2:59 am
And who among us is immune to the excitement? St. Urho, Epic Hero of the Finns since, oh, the 1950s or so! St.  Urho, who drove the crickets from Finland with the mystic words, “...

Support Young Authors!

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mar 16, 2013 at 2:49 am
The extremely impressive Cady Crosby writes: After a couple of different drafts, lots of research and hard work, Cady’s new book is now published! The book is called The Four...

Was Nuking Japan Divine Judgment?

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mar 16, 2013 at 2:41 am
A reader asks over at the Register.  I issue a strong caution against trying to rationalize what the Church calls a “a crime against God and man, which merits firm and unequivocal...

Another Hopeful Sign

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mar 16, 2013 at 2:36 am
“The idea that celibacy produces paedophiles can be forgotten,” he says. “If a priest is a paedophile, he is so before he becomes a priest. But when this happens you must never...

Pope Francis: Chestertonian

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mar 16, 2013 at 2:24 am
Sean Dailey informs me: “The new pope is an honorary board member of the Argentinean Chesterton Society.” Seals the deal for me.

Catholic colleges give thanks for new Pope

EWTN - US Latest News - Mar 16, 2013 at 2:09 am
Washington D.C., Mar 16, 2013 / 02:09 pm (EWTN News).- Leaders of Catholic colleges and universities have voiced gratitude for the election of Pope Francis and promised prayers...

"Under New Management"

Whispers in the Loggia - Mar 16, 2013 at 12:57 am
So, The Apartment is open for business again... and given the surprises already upon us, away we go. Well, hopefully – as ever, that's not this scribe's call, but yours.As this...

I loved him before I knew him

Integrated Catholic Life - Mar 15, 2013 at 11:02 pm
“We have WHITE SMOKE!” I screamed as I was in my office at work, with several students around the work-table crunching numbers from the student government election. My heart was...

The Pope flusters a doorman with a phone call

LifeSiteNews - Mar 15, 2013 at 8:59 pm
by Steve Jalsevac You have to read this.  Pope Francis is like no other we have had in our lifetime. CNA wrote a report on the pope's call to a doorman at the Jesuit residence in...

Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople to Attend Papal Installation Mass, the Fruit of Pope Benedict's Historic Ecumenical Work!

The Sacred Page - Mar 15, 2013 at 8:38 pm
Pope Benedict XVI and Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew in 2006at the Patriarch's residence in Instanbul Tuesday will be a landmark day in the history of Christianity and...

Former Polish president Lech Walesa cleared of 'hate crime' allegations over gay comments

LifeSiteNews - Mar 15, 2013 at 8:37 pm
by Thaddeus Baklinski GDANSK, Poland, March 15, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Prosecutors have confirmed that no charges are pending against former Polish president and leader of the...

CPAC organizers, speakers shy away from social issues on opening day

LifeSiteNews - Mar 15, 2013 at 8:27 pm
by Kirsten Andersen NATIONAL HARBOR, MD, March 15, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) began Thursday at the Gaylord National Harbor...

Prayer Request

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mar 15, 2013 at 8:19 pm
A reader writes: A friend’s 10 year old daughter has been in and out (mostly in) the hospital with acute myeloid leukemia, since December. As of this evening, she’s in the ICU...

Habemus Papam!

Cardinal Seán's Blog - Mar 15, 2013 at 8:17 pm
This week we rejoice in the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Francis! For us, the Holy Father is a great blessing, the first pope from the American hemisphere and, being...
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