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T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Waste Land,’ recited by Jeremy Irons
Aleteia - Feb 5, 2017 at 11:00 pm When Thomas Stearns Eliot moved from his native US (he was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1888) to England at the age of 25, obviously he could have never imagined one of...
Living with chronic illness changed this father of five’s spiritual life…for the better
Aleteia - Feb 5, 2017 at 11:00 pm There have been a few turning points for 42-year-old Greg DiNapoli over the 15 years he’s been sick, but the big one came this past summer when his wife Stephanie was about to...
Super Bowl ads and the desire for the infinite
Aleteia - Feb 5, 2017 at 11:00 pm I like what one Benedictine College professor says about advertising: The goal of marketing is to reduce infinite desires to desires small enough to pay for. We long for beauty...
“Follow me”: The message in Caravaggio’s ‘The Calling of St. Matthew’
Aleteia - Feb 5, 2017 at 11:00 pm “You.” From the doorway, his finger extended and landed on the man from across the room. You can hear the shifting of the other men in their seats. Their raised eyebrows asked, “...
OSV's top reads — February 6
OSV Daily Take - Feb 5, 2017 at 11:00 pm 1. Celebrating the contributions of Black Catholics (In Focus, Feb. 12-18) 2. The blessing of St. Blaise (Faith, Jan. 29- Feb. 4) 3. Unleash the power of marriage (Family Matters...
Pope emphasizes good works in discussing call to be salt, light
Catholic Culture - World News - Feb 5, 2017 at 10:53 pm Reflecting on the day’s Gospel reading at Mass (Mt. 5:13-16) during his February 5 Angelus address, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of good works and freedom from...
Pope emphasizes: ‘every life is sacred’
Catholic Culture - World News - Feb 5, 2017 at 10:42 pm Lamenting the “logic of rejection and demographic decline,” Pope Francis lent his support to Italy’s pro-life day.
Papal video message for Super Bowl
Catholic Culture - World News - Feb 5, 2017 at 10:29 pm Pope Francis issued a video message for Super Bowl LI, in which New England defeated Atlanta 34-28.
Holy See signs agreement with Democratic Republic of Congo
Catholic News Agency - General - Feb 5, 2017 at 8:18 pm Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Feb 5, 2017 / 07:18 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy See and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday signed a framework agreement to...
Friends and family of ‘God’s donkey’ start charity to support India’s mentally and physically disabled
The Catholic Leader - Feb 5, 2017 at 8:00 pm RELATIVES of a Brisbane-born nun who spent her final years in Chennai caring for children and adults with disabilities have launched a new charity to support the Indian mission....
Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show: No Trump bashing but still promotes LGBT agenda
LifeSiteNews - Feb 5, 2017 at 7:39 pm Surprisingly, Lady Gaga didn't use her performance to lecture America about Trump ... but she did promote the LGBT cause.
Ukrainian Patriarch defends human dignity and liberty
Communio - Feb 5, 2017 at 7:20 pm This interview (2 February 2017) with His Beatitude Patriarch Sviatoslav is required reading…
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Morning Catholic must-reads: 06/02/17
Catholic Herald - Feb 5, 2017 at 6:01 pm Christians must reject “the polluting germs of selfishness, envy and gossip”, the Pope said at yesterday’s Angelus (full text, full video).
Cardinal Raymond Burke’s future will be...
Pope and Trump meeting “expected” in May
Vatican Insider - Feb 5, 2017 at 5:57 pm Pope Francis and President Donald Trump are expected to have their first meeting at the end of May, a moment that will bring together two of the world’s most riveting public...
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes 2017 | Day 5
Big C Catholics - Feb 5, 2017 at 5:11 pm February 6, 2017The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette 18 times. On one of those occasions, Bernadette said that Our Lady told her to pray for sinners. Today, please...
Harry Connick Jr on faith, family, hosting a TV show
Catholic News Agency - General - Feb 5, 2017 at 5:02 pm Los Angeles, Calif., Feb 5, 2017 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Harry Connick Jr. has spent the last 30 years entertaining America as one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents:...
Recent Prisoner Free Exercise Cases
The Religion Clause - Feb 5, 2017 at 4:35 pm In Beamon v. Pollard, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12446 (ED WI, Jam. 30, 2017), a Wisconsin federal magistrate judge dismissed an inmate's challenge to the confiscation from his cell of...
Padua’s new principal Peter Elmore welcomed with open arms
The Catholic Leader - Feb 5, 2017 at 4:00 pm PASTORAL care is uppermost in the mind of Padua College’s new rector Peter Elmore. As he enters Padua’s hallowed halls to take charge of 1300 boys and young men, he is keen to...
St. Paul Miki and Companions, the Martyrs of Nagasaki
Big C Catholics - Feb 5, 2017 at 3:50 pm Detail of monument to the 26 Jesuit Martyrs at the Nagasaki Museum.Feb. 6th, is the memorial of Saint Paul Miki and companions, the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki comprised of native...
Sharing the Word for February 6, 2017 – Fifth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1
Franciscan Media - Feb 5, 2017 at 3:00 pm Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions
February 06, 2017
Daily Reading from the USCCB: Genesis 1:1-19
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