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Embrace the fullness of Christian faith faithfully
Communio - Dec 14, 2016 at 6:48 am “When the Christian confesses to the sin of accidie (that he no longer readily embraces the will of God, that he is lapsing into worldliness, that all the joy has gone out of his...
Liberal churches in decline while orthodox ones grow, says study of Protestants in Canada
Catholic Herald - Dec 14, 2016 at 6:23 am A study of Protestant churches in Canada has found that growing churches tend to be more orthodox, while shrinking ones are theologically liberal.
Terry Mattingly, author of the...
Pope Francis to pilgrims: thanks for birthday wishes
News.va - Dec 14, 2016 at 6:16 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis offered thanks for the many well-wishes he has received ahead of his 80th birthday this coming Saturday.
Speaking to Italian pilgrims after the main...
For years Pius XII has been smeared. The BBC retraction shows the tide is turning
Catholic Herald - Dec 14, 2016 at 6:15 am “Fake News”, about which we hear so much at the moment, is as old as human communication itself. It’s fuelled by Original Sin, and its birth and growth is hardly a surprise to the...
Major religious freedom law might get a Christmas upgrade
EWTN - US Latest News - Dec 14, 2016 at 6:03 am Washington D.C., Dec 14, 2016 / 06:03 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- After almost 20 years, a landmark religious freedom bill may finally be getting a big upgrade.
'Tis the Season: A Faith Checklist
CatholicMom.com - Dec 14, 2016 at 6:00 am It is the Season of Christ’s birth and the end of the year, which means it is a season of checklists. Dad has one, the kids have their list, Mom has at least four lists covering...
Court Grants Variance To Allow Digital Church Sign
The Religion Clause - Dec 14, 2016 at 6:00 am In Antioch Community Church v. Board of Zoning Adjustment, (MO App., Dec. 13, 2016), a Missouri state appeals court held that the Kansas City Zoning Adjustment Board abused its...
The West shares the responsibility for Aleppo’s tragedy
Catholic Herald - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:56 am The battle for Aleppo now seems all but ended, though it is by no means certain that the Syrian Civil War is drawing to a close. But this stage of it seems over, and the reaction...
Pope: the world desperately needs hope – and we are the messengers
Catholic News Agency - General - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:54 am Vatican City, Dec 14, 2016 / 04:54 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis Wednesday spoke about the hope that the Child Jesus brings at Christmastime, saying it is our duty to be the...
A Call to Restore Prayers of Exorcism
Crisis Magazine - Church - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:46 am
In 1886, Pope Leo XIII added the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel to the prayers he had already ordered to be said after the Low Mass in 1884. The origin of the prayer is...
Pope at Audience: "Jesus’ coming brings consolation to thirsting world"
News.va - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:41 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the theme of 'Christian hope' at his Wednesday General Audience, saying the Kingdom brought by Jesus at his birth calls...
Note to Pollsters: What “Practicing Catholic” Really Means
Crisis Magazine - Church - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:40 am
First consideration is due to the offspring, which many have the boldness to call the disagreeable burden of matrimony. ~ Pope Pius XI, Casti Connubii
If someone says “...
Council of Cardinals studies changes in Roman Curia
Catholic Culture - World News - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:35 am The Council of Cardinals met in Rome this week to continue its study of plans for changes in the Roman Curia.
Canadian bishops take different stands on sacraments for Catholics planning assisted suicide
Catholic Culture - World News - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:22 am Two groups of Canadian Catholic bishops have issued instructions for pastors regarding the pastoral care of people planning assisted suicide. One group of bishops tells priests...
Year of Mercy was especially needed in South Sudan, bishop notes
EWTN - World Catholic News - Dec 14, 2016 at 5:02 am Yambio, South Sudan, Dec 14, 2016 / 05:04 am (EWTN News).- The Jubilee Year of Mercy was observed throughout the world but one bishop in South Sudan, suffering from war and famine...
Pope continues 'Christian hope' theme at General Audience: English summary
News.va - Dec 14, 2016 at 4:33 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the theme of 'Christian hope' at his Wednesday General Audience. His reflection centered on the words of the prophet...
Daily Gospel Reflection for December 14, 2016 - St. John of the Cross
CatholicMom.com - Dec 14, 2016 at 4:30 am Today’s Gospel: Luke 7, 18b-23 – St. John of the Cross
I’m struck by the description of just how much Jesus was doing to change the lives of those around him. It is quite a list,...
Year of Mercy was especially needed in South Sudan, bishop notes
Catholic News Agency - General - Dec 14, 2016 at 4:04 am Yambio, South Sudan, Dec 14, 2016 / 03:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Jubilee Year of Mercy was observed throughout the world but one bishop in South Sudan, suffering from war and...
ISIS may be gone, but Mosul still faces a long winter ahead
EWTN - World Catholic News - Dec 14, 2016 at 2:02 am Mosul, Iraq, Dec 14, 2016 / 02:02 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Christians, Muslims and other victims of ISIS feel relief over the
terrorist group being pushed back from the Nineveh Plain...
Trump Campaign threatens “political reprisal”…
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Dec 14, 2016 at 1:59 am …for defecting GOP electors. Welcome to our new banana republic.
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