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CNN’s bumbling attack on a priest who has opted for male-only altar servers
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 24, 2011 at 9:20 am I have noted an interesting trend. When a parish priest opts for male only service at the altar (i.e., no altar girls) he is attacked in the press. I don’t mean the local...
Sunday Mass is Thanksgiving meal with Christ, says Cardinal O'Malley
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 24, 2011 at 9:16 am Boston, Mass., Nov 24, 2011 / 09:16 am (EWTN News/CNA).-
Weekly Mass attendance for Catholics should be a "commitment of love" like the celebration of Thanksgiving dinner, said...
REVIEW: The Father’s Tale by Michael D. O’Brien
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 24, 2011 at 9:00 am A rapid book recommendation.
I am reading the new novel by Michael O’Brien, author the Father Elijah (which if you haven’t read, get it and read it and then read his trilogy which...
7 Amish Charged With Federal Hate Crimes In Forced Beard Cuttings
The Religion Clause - Nov 24, 2011 at 8:39 am The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that authorities yesterday arrested Samuel Mullet, Sr., the Bishop of a break-away Amish group, known as the Bergholz clan, as well as three of...
Sunday Mass is Thanksgiving meal with Christ, says Cardinal O’Malley
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 24, 2011 at 8:16 am Boston, Mass., Nov 24, 2011 / 09:16 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Weekly Mass attendance for Catholics should be a “commitment of love” like the celebration of Thanksgiving dinner, said...
Happy Thanksgiving - Eucharistia
Making Things Visible - Nov 24, 2011 at 7:46 am Thanksgiving a glorious day to spend time with your family. There is turkey, potatoes, stuffing and at our house some good old home made raviolis. All of which I am thankful for....
Save the Tofurkey!!
Creative Minority Report - Nov 24, 2011 at 7:39 am Vegetarians around the planet were horrified to learn today that the popular Thanksgiving dish for vegetarians called Tofurkey doesn't actually derive from the vegetarian bean...
The Phillipian Fast in the Byzantine Rite
New Liturgical Movement - Nov 24, 2011 at 7:00 am As we prepare for Advent in the Roman rite beginning this Sunday, it is worth noting that while there is no "Advent" proper within the Byzantine rite, they do have a period of 40...
Thanksgiving Day Prayer
Catholic Hot Dish - Nov 24, 2011 at 6:55 am Start your Thanksgiving Day feast with this prayer from the USCCB publication Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers.
Thanksgiving Day Prayer
Lord, we thank you
for the...
Daily Quote from G. K. Chesterton
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 24, 2011 at 6:30 am “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” (G.K. Chesterton) Please help us in our mission to assist readers...
CWN closed for Thanksgiving
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 24, 2011 at 6:16 am Following our usual policy-- and a wonderful American tradition-- CWN will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, so that our staff can fully enjoy the Thanksgiving...
The Friday after Thanksgiving Day indult ...
Rorate Coeli - Nov 24, 2011 at 6:00 am A friendly and tasty reminder that there is a strong argument to be made that there is no required abstinence from meat this Friday.While always a topic of great discussion, it is...
Events: Harvard TLM on the Feast of St. Andrew
Rorate Coeli - Nov 24, 2011 at 6:00 am Mass in the Extraordinary FormTraditional Latin MassWednesday, November 30th6PM
Missa Cantata for the Feast of St. AndrewSt. Paul Church in Harvard Square
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President Issues Thanksgiving Proclamation
The Religion Clause - Nov 24, 2011 at 6:00 am Last week, President Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation (full text) declaring today a National Holiday of Thanksgiving. The Proclamation says in part:When President George...
NJ bishops urge action against poverty
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 24, 2011 at 4:25 am Trenton, N.J., Nov 24, 2011 / 04:25 pm (EWTN News).-
The Catholic bishops of New Jersey have called upon Americans to address the "critical needs" of the poor and to remember...
American Catholics celebrate Thanksgiving in Rome
EWTN - World Catholic News - Nov 24, 2011 at 2:58 am Rome, Italy, Nov 24, 2011 / 02:58 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Over 500 students, staff and guests gathered at the Pontifical North American College in Rome today to celebrate...
How to Supplement the Grace Gap
Feminine Genius - Nov 24, 2011 at 1:30 am Although we receive the necessary graces for our salvation, we still need special graces to persevere. This is because the process of the decadence of a soul generally follows a...
We Cannot Excuse Ourselves
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 23, 2011 at 11:03 pm In these difficult times, it can be very challenging to think of others and not just ourselves. Our personal struggles often keep our focus inward and not towards our brothers and...
