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For the record - Pope Francis' "sorrow" at Fidel Castro's passing, and a look back at his 2015 visit to Cuba
Rorate Coeli - Nov 27, 2016 at 10:27 am As the secular media has widely reported, Pope Francis expressed his "sentiments of sorrow" at the passing of Fidel Castro in a telegram to the latter's brother Raul. The...
Don't be dominated by material things – Pope Francis' advice for Advent
EWTN - Vatican News - Nov 27, 2016 at 10:01 am Vatican City, Nov 27, 2016 / 10:33 am (EWTN News/CNA).- The season of Advent is a reminder to us to open our horizons and have concern for more than just material things, the Pope...
Sharing the Word for November 28, 2016 – Year 1
Franciscan Media - Nov 27, 2016 at 10:00 am Monday of the First Week of Advent
November 28, 2016
Daily Reading from the USCCB: Isaiah 4:2-6
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Please considering helping a Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate -- and sanctify your family
Rorate Coeli - Nov 27, 2016 at 9:58 am The following note is from a priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate (FFI). We here at Rorate chronicled the brutal treatment of these priests under the current...
Papal Advent advice: Don't be dominated by material things
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 27, 2016 at 9:33 am Vatican City, Nov 27, 2016 / 08:33 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The season of Advent is a reminder to us to open our horizons and have concern for more than just material things, the Pope...
A Primer on the Incarnation
Big C Catholics - Nov 27, 2016 at 9:22 am Fr. Philip N. Powell OP, PhDThe Nativity of Christ, or Christmas ("Christ Mass"), celebrates one of the most important events of the Church: the incarnation of the Son of God. ...
Cuba: Vatican’s role is crucial in thawing relations, one small step at a time
Vatican Insider - Nov 27, 2016 at 8:12 am Pope Francis, Vatican diplomacy and the Catholic Church will be able to play a part in Cuba’s future in light of the líder máximo’s death, playing the ecumenical card after the...
In Syrian monastery, priest who escaped ISIS sees signs of hope
EWTN - World Catholic News - Nov 27, 2016 at 8:01 am Homs, Syria, Nov 27, 2016 / 08:48 am (EWTN News/CNA).- The fourth-century saint Mar Elian's relics survived the Islamic State's destruction of the Syrian monastery that bears his...
Daily Reflection — Let’s begin…
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 27, 2016 at 8:00 am In confident hope we look forward to the resurrection of the body and the general judgment, but I am not my own final judge and neither are you your own final judge. So this time...
In Syrian monastery, priest who escaped ISIS sees signs of hope
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 27, 2016 at 7:48 am Homs, Syria, Nov 27, 2016 / 06:48 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The fourth-century saint Mar Elian’s relics survived the Islamic State’s destruction of the Syrian monastery that bears his...
The anti-Clinton (and anti-Obama) vote
Commonweal - Nov 27, 2016 at 7:27 am Maureen Dowd's has turned her column in the Sunday NYTimes over to her consevative brother, Kevin. In effect, he gives in brief compass not why people voted for Trump, but why...
Advent and Christmas Meditation on Art and Scripture
New Liturgical Movement - Nov 27, 2016 at 7:00 am Pontifex University is now offering a free short course, An Advent and Christmas Seasonal Meditation as a promotion for its new Masters in Sacred Arts. It is a meditation in art...
“May we live with sobriety and not be dominated by the things of this world”
Vatican Insider - Nov 27, 2016 at 6:58 am Living a sober life, not being overpowered by “material things”, not depending on “established plans” but being ready for life’s changes and God’s surprises. These were Pope...
Pope Francis: Advent calls us to enlarge our horizons
News.va - Nov 27, 2016 at 6:52 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis marked the beginning of the new liturgical year at the Angelus for the First Sunday of Advent.
On this Sunday, he said, the Gospel introduces us to...
Navarro-Vals: “Here’s how Wojtyla convinced Fidel to celebrate Christmas”
Vatican Insider - Nov 27, 2016 at 6:08 am “Fidel Castro kept me talking for six hours. He was fascinated by John Paul II and although he was jealous of his inner life. I sensed he wanted to delve deeper… I told him he was...
Pope prays for communities struck by natural disasters
News.va - Nov 27, 2016 at 6:01 am (Vatican Radio) At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for the people of Central America, especially those of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, which have been hit by hurricane...
Daily Gospel Reflection for November 27, 2016 - First Sunday of Advent
CatholicMom.com - Nov 27, 2016 at 4:30 am
Today’s Gospel: Matthew 24, 37-44 – First Sunday of Advent
“What Have I Learned Today?” A question I found myself writing on my children’s chalkboard. For me, I have learned that...
Detroit synod aims to create ‘joyful band of missionary disciples’
Franciscan Media - Nov 27, 2016 at 4:00 am Synod members pray November 19 before a large group session on families during the Detroit Archdiocese’s synod. (CNS photo/Mike Stechschulte, The Michigan Catholic)
DETROIT (CNS...
The First Sunday of Advent 2016
New Liturgical Movement - Nov 27, 2016 at 1:24 am The Angel Gabriel was sent to Mary, a Virgin espoused to Joseph, proclaiming to Her the Word, and seeing the light She was afraid. Fear not, Mary; thou hast found grace before the...
ADVENTCAzT 01: Sitting… doing…
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 27, 2016 at 12:01 am This year I once again offer short daily podcasts to help you prepare for the upcoming feast as well as for your own, personal, meeting with the Lord.
Here is ADVENTCAzT 01, for...
