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Daily Gospel Reflection for May 21, 2017 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
CatholicMom.com - May 21, 2017 at 3:30 am Today’s Gospel: John 14:15-21 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Jesus tells us that our love for Him requires that we keep His commandments; however, He does not expect us to do it on our...
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Aleteia - May 21, 2017 at 3:00 am Hebrews 6:19
Pope Francis blesses homes in surprise visit
Catholic Herald - May 21, 2017 at 2:09 am As parish priests throughout Italy do during the Easter season, Pope Francis has spent an afternoon going door to door and blessing homes. Continuing the “Mercy Friday” visits he...
Pontifical Baptism in the Traditional Rite in Madison
New Liturgical Movement - May 21, 2017 at 2:00 am Today, we bring you pictures from one of the rarest liturgies in practice, the pontifical baptism from the 1962 ritual books. The celebrant was His Excellency Bishop Robert...
'Rethinking Europe': Where does Pope Francis see Europe in the future?
Catholic Online - Featured News - May 21, 2017 at 12:00 am Pope Francis will deliver his fifth speech on the present and future of Europe during an event organized by the Commission of the European Bishops' ...
Five new cardinals to be welcomed by Pope Francis in June
Catholic Online - Featured News - May 21, 2017 at 12:00 am During his Regina Coeli address Sunday, Pope Francis announced to pilgrims that he will be holding a June 28 consistory to create 5 new cardinals he ...
Adorable Mini Pope captures hearts during Fatima anniversary celebrations
Catholic Online - Featured News - May 21, 2017 at 12:00 am The photo of a baby dressed up as the pope at the Fatima Shrine rocked social media during Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Portugal for the centenary of ...
Our Joys and Hopes
Integrated Catholic Life - May 20, 2017 at 11:04 pm Reflection on the Mass readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A) — Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; First Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21. A principal theme...
Daily Catholic Quote — from Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Integrated Catholic Life - May 20, 2017 at 11:02 pm “Let anyone who comes to you go away feeling better and happier. Everyone should see goodness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile. Joy shows from the eyes. It appears when...
Encountering the Word — Psalm 67:1-3
Integrated Catholic Life - May 20, 2017 at 11:01 pm “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise thee,...
You don’t have to love Jesus unconditionally (yet)
Aleteia - May 20, 2017 at 11:00 pm He's OK with using my own childish selfishness to show me who he is.It’s a huge pet peeve of mine when characters in a romantic comedy profess transparently selfish love for one...
Faith, family and life: 100 years young … times 2
Aleteia - May 20, 2017 at 11:00 pm Photo of the Day, May 21, 2017Twin sisters Paulina and Maria celebrate their 100th birthdays on May 24, 2017. Between the two of them they have 11 children, 31 grandchildren and...
Why you should skip Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’
Aleteia - May 20, 2017 at 11:00 pm Here are 4 reasons to stick to the classic 'Anne' books instead. Netflix recently premiered Anne With an E, an adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, which was written by L.M....
The “Advocate” who survived a demolition
Aleteia - May 20, 2017 at 11:00 pm Today on our May tour, we stop at Piazza Navona, where Our Lady is nearly hidden by all the hubbub of the square.We continue with our daily tour this month through a particular...
Meet the saint who opened the first free school west of the Mississippi
Aleteia - May 20, 2017 at 11:00 pm The Native Americans called St Rose Philippine Duchesne "Woman-Who-Prays-Always."Born into a wealthy and influential family in France, Rose Philippine Duchesne was drawn to...
Pope Francis condemns Catholic "Fanatics" about doctrinal clarity
Rorate Coeli - May 20, 2017 at 8:08 pm Below are excerpts from Pope Francis' Homily at Casa Santa Marta on Friday, May 19, 2017, on the same day as the speeches of the dubia signatories, Cardinal Burke and Cardinal...
For the record: Rome has given SSPX right to ordain priests without permission of local ordinary
Rorate Coeli - May 20, 2017 at 5:41 pm It started with absolution and moved recently to marriage. Now Pope Francis has given the three bishops of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) the right to ordain priests without the...
GOOD BOOKS: For LutherFest 500 and for the TLM
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - May 20, 2017 at 3:45 pm I get quite a few books for review. I can’t handle all of them, but this one, for sure, I will recommend even before I read it… and I will read it. This is timely.
Luther and His...
Daily Offering: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, May 21, 2017
Catholic Online - Featured News - May 20, 2017 at 2:25 pm O Jesus, through the immaculate heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the ...
St. Eugene de Mazenod: Saint of the Day for Sunday, May 21, 2017
Catholic Online - Featured News - May 20, 2017 at 2:25 pm Eugene de Mazenod was born on August 1, 1782, at Aix-en-Provence in France. Early in life he experienced the upheaval of the French Revolution. None ...
