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” We quickly turn the page, looking for novelty while unable to retain memories.”
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jun 18, 2017 at 10:01 pm The Holy Father decided to transfer the Mass of Corpus Christi and the Procession from the Lateran Basilica to St. Mary Major from Thursday – when it has always been celebrated –...
Helmut Kohl was a ‘great statesman,’ Pope says upon his death
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 18, 2017 at 9:47 pm Pope Francis paid tribute to Helmut Kohl as a “great statesman” following his death on June 16 at the age of 87.
Merkel meets with Pope
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 18, 2017 at 9:39 pm Pope Francis received German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace on June 17.Merkel subsequently met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s...
7 beatification causes advance
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 18, 2017 at 9:33 pm In a June 16 audience with the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis approved the publication of decrees that advance seven beatification causes.
The Church of England… whither? Fr. Z again offers his solution.
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jun 18, 2017 at 9:12 pm The late Fr Richard John Neuhaus once quipped that the purpose of the Anglican Communion was to make irony redundant.
From the Daily Mail:
Church of England chief backs ‘re-...
To mine or not to mine? Catholics divided over $16.5 billion Galilee Basin coalmine
The Catholic Leader - Jun 18, 2017 at 9:00 pm TO mine or not to mine? It’s a question capable of dividing Catholics as much as any other issue. In Queensland, those who oppose the Adani proposal for a $16.5 billion Galilee...
Vatican explores excommunication for corruption, mafia association
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 18, 2017 at 8:34 pm The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, in conjunction with the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences, hosted an “International Debate on Corruption” on June 15.
Pope Francis recalls Avignon papacy
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 18, 2017 at 8:19 pm Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Paul Poupard, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Culture, as his special envoy at the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of...
Papal condolences following Grenfell Tower fire
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 18, 2017 at 7:43 pm Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has sent a telegram of condolence in Pope Francis’s name in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
In wake of Castile verdict, Archbishop Hebda calls for unity
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jun 18, 2017 at 7:29 pm "I ask all Catholics and all who will worship with us this weekend," Archbishop Hebda said, "to pray in particular for a mending of divisions along lines of race, religion and...
Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/06/17
Catholic Herald - Jun 18, 2017 at 6:03 pm Receiving the Eucharist is “about welcoming Jesus instead of our ego”, Pope Francis said at yesterday’s Angelus (full text, full video). Cardinal Norberto Rivera has urged the...
A great Father’s Day note from a reader
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jun 18, 2017 at 4:08 pm Here a great message for Father’s Day.
Happy Father’s Day. Thank God for your spiritual fatherhood.
I’m writing to report good news. Some weeks ago, I shared with my pastor your...
Sharing the Word for June 19, 2017 – Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1
Franciscan Media - Jun 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
June 19, 2017
Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 5:38-42
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“May God heal our greed and ambition to prevail over others”
Vatican Insider - Jun 18, 2017 at 3:16 pm "Amid so much frantic activity, many people and events seem to pass in a whirl" But the "Eucharist is the sacrament of unity" the Pope said at the Corpus Domini Mass, celebrated...
Daily Readings for Monday, June 19, 2017
Catholic Online - Featured News - Jun 18, 2017 at 2:25 pm Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98:1-4, Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42
Glory Be to the Father: Prayer of the Day for Monday, June 19, 2017
Catholic Online - Featured News - Jun 18, 2017 at 2:25 pm Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Pope on Corpus Christi: In the Eucharist, we remember God's love
Catholic News Agency - General - Jun 18, 2017 at 2:15 pm Rome, Italy, Jun 18, 2017 / 01:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- For the observance of the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, Pope Francis said the Eucharist helps us to remember everything...
A journey behind the scenes of the spectacular “Infiorata” of Genzano
Aleteia - Jun 18, 2017 at 1:56 pm During the feast of Corpus Domini, the streets of this Italian town are covered with millions of flower petals“The pine cone has three colors!” Gino exclaims. His eyes glitter...
Pope celebrates Mass for Solemnity of Corpus Christi
News.va - Jun 18, 2017 at 1:35 pm (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated Mass at the Roman Basilica of St John Lateran which was to be followed by a procession to the Basilica of St Mary Major to mark...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena 2017 | Day 6
Big C Catholics - Jun 18, 2017 at 1:20 pm June 19, 2017Today, let us pray for more generous hearts that we may be like Jesus in giving everything of ourselves to God and God's people. May we give to others without judging...
