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Pope to light biggest Christmas “tree” in the world in Italian town of Gubbio
Vatican Insider - Dec 4, 2011 at 4:02 pmRorate Caeli Purgatorial Society (fiftieth posting of souls)
Rorate Coeli - Dec 4, 2011 at 3:58 pm Below, please find the fiftieth posting of enrolled souls of the Rorate Caeli Purgatorial Society, which has 16 holy priests saying regular Traditional Latin Masses for the souls...
Developments in the City of Rome
Rorate Coeli - Dec 4, 2011 at 3:38 pm Messa in Latino reports the following news:
1) The Opus Dei-run Minor Basilica of Sant' Eugenio inaugurated its weekly Mass according to the 1962 Missal on the first Sunday of...
Pope Benedict: Advent is a time for self-examination, repentance
EWTN - Vatican News - Dec 4, 2011 at 12:53 pm Vatican City, Dec 4, 2011 / 12:53 pm (EWTN News/CNA).-
Pope Benedict XVI used his Sunday Angelus remarks to encourage Christians to embrace self-examination and repentance during...
Louisiana Papers Front Pages After LSU SEC Championship Win
Opinionated Catholic - Dec 4, 2011 at 12:21 pmCatholic sports league promotes character development, not just game skills
Catholic News Agency - General - Dec 4, 2011 at 12:05 pm Phoenix, Ariz., Dec 4, 2011 / 01:05 pm (CNA).- Late in the championship game for “big” schools, eighth-grader Alex Pierre collided with his opponent in the end zone.
Both landed...
Pope Benedict: Advent is a time for self-examination, repentance
Catholic News Agency - General - Dec 4, 2011 at 11:53 am Vatican City, Dec 4, 2011 / 12:53 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI used his Sunday Angelus remarks to encourage Christians to embrace self-examination and repentance during...
QUAERITUR: How do you get an image next to your comments around here?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Dec 4, 2011 at 11:18 am A couple readers have asked about the images/icons/avatars next to the comments some readers leave.
Here is an entry which deal with that question and gives some answers. Click...
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
The Curt Jester - Dec 4, 2011 at 11:14 am I got a request to create an ebook version of the ”Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.” Since this was a document I had been meaning to read myself I went ahead and...
Holding His Hand
CatholicMom.com - Dec 4, 2011 at 10:23 am The hand a boy holds guides a boy for a lifetime.
That hand can be callous and cold teaching the boy hard work and discipline.
That hand can be strong and gentle teaching the boy...
Second Sunday of Advent
Homeschool Goodies - Dec 4, 2011 at 10:20 am First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Psalm: Psalm 85:9-14
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Narcissism Roars Back
The Forum - Dec 4, 2011 at 9:58 am A fascinating article by Jennifer Allen on the rise of narcissism, appearing in the Telegraph:While the media and social media had a role in normalising narcissism, photography...
Special: Missal Launch V
Catholic Underground - Dec 4, 2011 at 9:00 am Part five of a six part series which Father Ryan presented on Radio Maria about the launch of the revised translation of the Roman Missal.
Proof Newt Still Doesn't Get It.
Creative Minority Report - Dec 4, 2011 at 8:57 am Read Newt's debate defense of his past support of an individual mandate and then I will have some comments.The original individual mandate originally was developed by Heritage...
Guadalupe visionary St. Juan Diego honored Dec. 9
EWTN - US Latest News - Dec 4, 2011 at 8:09 am Denver, Colo., Dec 4, 2011 / 08:19 am (EWTN News/CNA).- On Dec. 9, Roman Catholics celebrate St. Juan Diego, the indigenous Mexican Catholic convert whose encounter with the...
Army Settles Case; Allows Jewish Chaplain To Enlist and Keep Beard
The Religion Clause - Dec 4, 2011 at 8:00 am Chabad.org reports that the U.S. Army has settled the lawsuit filed against it by Rabbi Menachem Stern who was not permitted to become a military chaplain because he refused for...
Recent Prisoner Free Exercise Cases
The Religion Clause - Dec 4, 2011 at 7:57 am In Hernandez v. United States, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 136298 (ND OH, Nov. 28, 2011), an Ohio federal district court rejected a federal inmate's complaints regarding provision of...
