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Archbishop Gomez urges prayer after auxiliary bishop resigns in scandal
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 10, 2012 at 12:32 am Los Angeles, Calif., Jan 10, 2012 / 01:32 am (CNA).- The scandal surrounding Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala is a “difficult moment” for the life of the archdiocese and...
The Changing Face of Irish Stamps
Lux Occulta - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:50 pm
In my previous post on the Irish College of Leuven Fr Séan Coyle pointed out that the inscription on the College’s entrance, “Dochum Glóire Dé agus Ónóra na hÉireann” (“For the...
The Church Year: Jan. 10, 2012
Jimmy Akin.org - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:27 pm Today is Tuesday 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 today...
How do we Teach Integrity to our Children?
Integrated Catholic Life - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:02 pm Re-discovering Integrity How do we teach “integrity” to children and help them to become fully integrated persons? by Sister Maureen, O.C.D., Supervisor of Education Carmelite...
Making All Things New
Integrated Catholic Life - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:01 pm Editor’s Note: Jef Murray gained some insights and made some spiritual progress during this past Advent Season, as we all hope to do if we are paying attention. The following are...
"Brothers" or "Sisters"
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm ROME, JAN. 10, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.
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NGOs Urge New North Korean Leader to Begin New Era
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm SEOUL, South Korea, JAN. 10, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The new leader of North Korea has announced an amnesty in remembrance of his father and grandfather, but non-governmental...
Vatican Aide Considers Why the Pope Picked Mexico
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm ROME, JAN. 10, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The director of the Vatican press office says that Benedict XVI will visit Mexico this March in a trip that is significant for the whole...
Cor Unum President Visits Peru
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm LIMA, Peru, JAN. 10, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Robert Sarah, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, is promising Vatican aid for the social works carried out by the...
Cardinal Brady Congratulates New Irish Nuncio
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm ROME, JAN. 10, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI on Friday presided over the episcopal consecration of Monsignor Charles Brown as archbishop. He will now take up his new post as...
Ceremony Changing for Next Consistory
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm VATICAN CITY, JAN. 10, 2012 (Zenit.org).- When those to be made cardinals gather for the consistory on Feb. 18, the ceremony will be different than it has been in recent decades....
Why the Pope Trusts in Youth
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm By Mercedes De La Torre
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Vatican Press Office Follies Part XVII
Creative Minority Report - Jan 9, 2012 at 9:49 pm Ah, the Vatican Press office. How is it that the Church that spread the faith around the world, built great Cathedrals, and St. Peter's cannot get a competent press office.Over...
Prayer Requests
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 9, 2012 at 8:57 pm A reader writes:
I write hoping to make the blog prayer requests. A friend of mine just received a diagnosis for her unborn child. Trisomy 18: Incompatible with Life. It seems...
Christmas Decorations at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, in Belleville, Illinois
Rome of the West - Jan 9, 2012 at 8:47 pm
AS CATHOLICS, we can follow the ancient rhythm of the liturgical year instead of merely following the secular holiday season. For us, Christmas starts not in September, but on...
A priest in Nigeria: “I could have been among the victims…”
The Deacon's Bench - Jan 9, 2012 at 7:49 pm
A deacon from Canada sent this story my way, with the following note:
In our parish (St. Martin de Porres, Toronto) we have been and continue blessed to have a number of...
Two Wings of the Same Bird of Prey - The Government
Making Things Visible - Jan 9, 2012 at 7:25 pm No, he is not talking about faith and reason. He is talking about Democrats and Republicans. This is fantastic! I couldn't have said it better! I enjoy Judge Napolitano. He is a...
CF128 – Louisiana Oysters
The Catholic Foodie - Jan 9, 2012 at 6:34 pm
This is Jeff Young, the Catholic Foodie at CatholicFoodie.com and you are listening to episode 128 of the Catholic Foodie: Louisiana Oysters.
Welcome, Folks, to the Catholic...
