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How a pediatric pyschologist found the spiritual element in his work
Aleteia - Dec 4, 2016 at 11:00 pm It was a typical afternoon in my life as a pediatric psychologist. I was working with a boy I have seen for a number of years. His life has been scarred by divorce, violence,...
Mercy in the middle-class
The Catholic Leader - Dec 4, 2016 at 11:00 pm WITNESSING ordinary, middle-class people living extraordinary lives through their corporal works of mercy inspires me. In the busyness of meeting mortgage repayments, taking care...
The heart of Amoris Laetitia: For Francis, it’s all about confession
Aleteia - Dec 4, 2016 at 11:00 pm Amoris Laetitia is making my life difficult right about now. But I think three stories from his interview book The Name of God Is Mercy help explain what Pope Francis up to. I...
Check out the electropop duo playing for Pope Francis and tackling the most pressing social issues and
Aleteia - Dec 4, 2016 at 11:00 pm The song featured above by Filipino-London electropop duo is called “Different Drum,” and the title couldn’t be a more fitting description of the group carving out a niche for...
Promote economic inclusion and dignity of human person, Pope tells business leaders
Catholic Culture - World News - Dec 4, 2016 at 10:57 pm Pope Francis met with international business leaders taking part in a Fortune-Time Global Forum and called upon them to place the economy at the service of the human person and...
Caring for Earth is everyone’s business, eco-theologian says
The Catholic Leader - Dec 4, 2016 at 8:00 pm EVERYONE has a role to play in answering Pope Francis’ call to care for the Earth, says eco-theologian Fr Sean McDonagh. That was one of the messages he had for audiences during...
Fidel’s Ignoble Exit and A Drink Suggestion
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Dec 4, 2016 at 7:13 pm The jeep carrying Fidel Castro’s ashed today – wait for it – broke down and had to be pushed. HERE
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The Second Sunday in Advent
Regina Magazine - Dec 4, 2016 at 6:15 pm The Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans, xv. 4-13. Brethren: What things soever were written, were written for our learning: that through patience and the comfort of the...
Morning Catholic must-reads: 05/12/16
Catholic Herald - Dec 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm We must prepare for Christmas by abandoning the “convenient but misleading … idols of this world”, Pope Francis said at yesterday’s Angelus (full text).
Ecumenical Patriarch...
Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of the Church
Regina Magazine - Dec 4, 2016 at 4:52 pm December 4 Today is the feast day of Saint Peter Chrysologus. Ora pro nobis. O God, Who by a sign from heaven didst mark out the blessed Peter Chrytologus, the excellent Teacher...
Saint Barbara, Virgin and Martyr
Regina Magazine - Dec 4, 2016 at 4:48 pm December 4 Today is the feast day of Saint Barbara. Ora pro nobis. O GOD, Who didst adorn Thy holy Virgin and Martyr Barbara with extraordinary fortitude in the confession of...
How to celebrate Christmas with Benedictine nuns
Catholic News Agency - General - Dec 4, 2016 at 4:02 pm Kansas City, Mo., Dec 4, 2016 / 03:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As the Christmas season approaches, the hit-making community of Benedictine nuns based in Missouri have released an...
St. Sabas: Saint of the Day for Monday, December 05, 2016
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 4, 2016 at 4:01 pm Sabas was born at Mutalaska, Cappadocia, near Caesarea. He was the son of an army officer there who when assigned to Alexandria, left him in the care ...
Daily Readings for Monday, December 05, 2016
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 4, 2016 at 4:01 pm Reading 1: Isaiah 35:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85:9-14, Gospel: Luke 5:17-26
Infant Jesus of Prague Novena Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Monday, December 05, 2016
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 4, 2016 at 4:01 pm O Jesus, Who has said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened," through the intercession of Mary, Your ...
ACTION ITEM! Pontifical Vestments Fund Raising – WHITE
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Dec 4, 2016 at 2:32 pm The end of the tax year is coming and you are surely thinking about charitable donations.
The Tridentine Mass Society of the Diocese of Madison – 501(c)(3) – is at it again. Of...
In ruins of the East Tennessee fires, CNN & Co. spot a kind of miracle (maybe)
GetReligion - Dec 4, 2016 at 12:33 pm Here's the news from East Tennessee, for those who are still following the story of the worst in a century wildfires that threatened to take all of Gatlinburg, a resort town...
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2016, Year A (Gaudete Sunday)
Big C Catholics - Dec 4, 2016 at 11:30 am Fr. Charles IrvinSenior PriestDiocese of Lansing(Click here for today’s readings)“Are you the one who is to come, or do we look for another?”As you live out life as a Christian,...
Sunday Brunch Specials for December 4, 2016: Great Reads from This Week
CatholicMom.com - Dec 4, 2016 at 11:00 am
Welcome to the CatholicMom.com Sunday Brunch! We’re serving up a buffet of articles from the past week. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in to enjoy some great reads....
ASK FATHER: Book recommendations for young men discerning priesthood
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Dec 4, 2016 at 10:11 am From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
In reference to one of your latest posts, do you have any solid book recommendations for young men discerning priesthood. A lot of the stuff usually...
