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Science, the Star and the Magi
SQPN - Podcast Network - Jan 6, 2013 at 2:53 pm
The feast of the Epiphany gives us the opportunity to revisit candidates for the Star of the Bethlehem in Ian Maxfield’s latest episode of Catholic Laboratory. And what do the...
In Employment Discrimination Case, Federal Court Says Veganism Might Qualify As A Religion
The Religion Clause - Jan 6, 2013 at 2:21 pm In Chenzira v. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, (SD OH, Dec. 27, 2012), an Ohio federal district court held that a hospital customer service worker may be able to...
San Francisco police officers honored for saving life of newborn
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 6, 2013 at 2:02 pm San Francisco, Calif., Jan 6, 2013 / 01:02 pm (CNA).- Quick thinking by two San Francisco police officers, who drove a dying newborn to the hospital in the front seat of their...
Pope says Epiphany shows universality of Jesus Christ
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 6, 2013 at 1:53 pm Vatican City, Jan 6, 2013 / 12:53 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday said that the Magi’s visit to the Christ Child commemorated at the Feast of the Epiphany shows...
The Weekly Benedict eBook – Volume 44
The Curt Jester - Jan 6, 2013 at 1:38 pm
This is the 44th volume of The Weekly Benedict ebook which is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I post at Jimmy Akin’s The Weekly Benedict. The...
2013 U.S. March for Life - schedule of events: Updated
LifeSiteNews - Jan 6, 2013 at 1:38 pm by The Editors THURSDAY JANUARY 24, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood 1108 16th St NW Fr. Frank Pavone, Bryan Kemper, Lila Rose, Fr. Terry Gensemer,...
Sunday Supper: More Hot Plate Adventures
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 6, 2013 at 1:37 pm For lunch today I thought of something Eastern, in honor of the Magi, but something not Chinese. Since I am working with a hot plate, I wanted to keep it simple.
Chicken Tikka...
The Weekly Benedict: 6 January, 2013
Jimmy Akin.org - Jan 6, 2013 at 1:32 pm This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 16 December 2012 – 6 January 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle,...
Benedict XVI to new bishops: Our criterion is the Lord himself...fear of God frees us
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We honor the witness of the Magi, Casper, Melchior and Balthasar. The Seekers from...
Catholic Soup Kitchen Files RLUIPA Challenge To Denial of Permit To Operate
The Religion Clause - Jan 6, 2013 at 1:10 pm The Day reports that on Friday, the Catholic Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut filed suit in federal district court challenging the decision by the Norwich city planning commission...
S.C. Episcopal Diocese Sues To Claim Property Owneship and Identity
The Religion Clause - Jan 6, 2013 at 12:49 pm In a Jan. 4 press release and a letter to parishioners from the Bishop, the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina announced that it, along with 17 parishes, have filed suit against...
A Word to the Wise (Men)
Jimmy Akin.org - Jan 6, 2013 at 12:15 pm
The magi protected Baby Jesus by returning to their country by a different road. Who else were they protecting?
This Sunday’s readings include St. Matthew’s account of the visit...
Recent Prisoner Free Exercise Cases
The Religion Clause - Jan 6, 2013 at 12:12 pm In Avery v. Elia, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 182789 (ED CA, Dec. 27, 2012), a California federal magistrate judge recommended dismissing for failure to exhaust administrative remedies...
Epiphany
CatholicMom.com - Jan 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm Epiphany
Up until now, all has been quite humble. A donkey-ride to a dusty town south of Jerusalem. Hotel rooms all booked up. Giving birth in a stable and laying the baby in...
“During Pres. Obama’s third term…”
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 6, 2013 at 11:10 am I have sometimes made a passing comment about what was going to happen to us during the third term of Pres. Obama.
The usual sort of person pooh-poohed that. ”But Father! But...
Experiencing Difficulty in Prayer
CatholicMom.com - Jan 6, 2013 at 10:00 am Experiencing Difficulty in Prayer
I recently received an instant message from a friend who has been experiencing difficulty in prayer.
Friend: I stink at praying. I’m meeting with...
The restorative power of forgiveness
Commonweal - Jan 6, 2013 at 9:58 am A powerful story in this morning’s New York Times Magazine illustrates the value of restorative justice, where the focus of the criminal justice system is put on the victims of...
The True Abode of Intolerance
The Forum - Jan 6, 2013 at 9:50 am It's not in the Catholic Church. From Reuters:VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Sunday that Roman Catholic leaders must have the courage to stand up to attacks by "...
Benedict XVI: Bishops must be courageous, expect to be repeatedly beaten
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 6, 2013 at 9:06 am But, inevitably, we will also be beaten by those who live lives opposed to the Gospel, and then we can be grateful for having been judged worthy to share in the passion of Christ...
Craving a more spiritual connection with food
OSV Daily Take - Jan 6, 2013 at 9:00 am Editor's note: OSV Daily Take is happy to be a stop on Mary DeTurris Poust's "Cravings" blog tour.By Sarah HayesIf you are like me (and millions of Americans), you have made at...
