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Fr. Rob Johansen writes:
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 11, 2012 at 1:07 am I saw your post today on Dickens and the Obama official, and in the combox it turned largely into a conversation about Catholic teaching on the living wage.
I thought I’d just...
It’s the Complete List…
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 11, 2012 at 1:05 am of Catholic Saints!
I didn’t know that was possible!
Since the Pope Keeps His Tree up till Candlemas…
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 11, 2012 at 1:03 am I figured I’d belatedly pass on this Christmas present from a reader:
Want to give your readers a little Christmas present? I just wanted to pass along to you a very interesting...
So Last Friday…
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 11, 2012 at 1:01 am …Jan, eldest son Luke and wife Tasha, second son Matthew, friend J Mac, Jan and I went to the Neptune Theater in the University District in Seattle to go hear Stephen Tobolowsky,...
National Migration Week celebrated in dioceses across U.S.
EWTN - US Latest News - Jan 11, 2012 at 12:35 am Washington D.C., Jan 11, 2012 / 01:32 am (EWTN News).-
Catholic dioceses around the country are hosting special events and issuing resources for parishioners in observance of...
Dawson’s Usura Canto
Crisis Magazine - Church - Jan 11, 2012 at 12:06 am
It gives me no pleasure addressing Christopher Dawson’s views on economics. I learned much from Dawson in my formative years, reading The Sundering of Christendom and The Crisis...
Springfield Catholic Charities reorganizes to maintain public presence
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 11, 2012 at 12:06 am Springfield, Ill., Jan 11, 2012 / 01:06 am (CNA).- Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. has announced a major reorganization in response to the state’s...
The Church Year: Jan. 11, 2012
Jimmy Akin.org - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Today is Wednesday of the 1st week in Ordinary Time. The liturgical color is green.
In the Extraordinary Form, this is the season after Epiphany, and the liturgical color for...
My Digital Resolutions for the New Year
Integrated Catholic Life - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:02 pm Happy New Year to all of our readers – I sincerely hope that your holiday celebrations were filled with peace and joy. These first few days of 2012 find me returning to my desk...
Called and Consecrated
Integrated Catholic Life - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:01 pm Editor’s Note: Reflection on the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) – First Samuel 3:3-10, 19; Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; First Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-...
Why the Liturgy? What Does 'Liturgy' Mean?
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm By Juan José Silvestre
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Pope Stresses Education in 'State of the World' Address
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI's traditional address to members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican began Monday with a particular welcome to...
New Secretary for Congregation for Bishops
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri has been named the new secretary of the Congregation for Bishops. He had been serving as the apostolic...
179 States Have Full Diplomatic Relations With the Holy See
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- With Malaysia being the latest addition, there are now 179 states that enjoy full diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
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Pope Invites Couples to Base Marriage on Baptismal Faith
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI concluded today's general audience with exhortations related to last Sunday's feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
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Endangered Crocodile Meets Benedict XVI
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Among the "guests" at today's general audience was an endangered Cuban crocodile, who "met" the Pope as Rome's Bio Park zoo celebrates...
Cardinal Bertone: Holy See Works for Universal Fraternity
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See's efforts are directed toward establishing universal fraternity, said Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on Monday, during a dinner...
Jesus Is Praying for Each of Us, Explains Pope
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper shows the Savior's attentiveness to each one of his individual disciples.
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On FCC Indecency Rules
The Religion Clause - Jan 10, 2012 at 10:36 pm The U.S. Supreme Court today heard oral arguments in FCC v. Fox Television Stations, Inc. (Transcript of oral arguments.) The case, which is of interest to many in the religious...
