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At close of Jubilee, Pope Francis says it’s a reminder of what’s essential
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 20, 2016 at 4:58 am Vatican City, Nov 20, 2016 / 03:58 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Sunday Pope Francis closed the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, officially marking the end of the Jubilee of Mercy,...
A Bishop in Africa urges ‘ad orientem’ worship. A lib has a spittle-flecked nutty.
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 20, 2016 at 4:52 am You might remember Robert Mickens. He used to be a correspondent for an ultra-liberal UK weekly The Pill (aka The Tablet). He lost his position when, channeling his inner Icarus...
At Jubilee's End, "The True Door of Mercy Always Remains Wide Open"
Whispers in the Loggia - Nov 20, 2016 at 4:43 am After 20 million pilgrims crossed its threshold at the Vatican – and tens of millions more engaged the observance across the globe – at 10am on this Roman Sunday, the Pope closed...
Daily Gospel Reflection for November 20, 2016 - Christ the King
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Today’s Gospel: Luke 23, 35-43 – Christ the King
Today we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. Yet, in the reading today, the crown our king is wearing is not one of gold, but...
Could Pope Francis reconcile SSPX TOMORROW, Monday after Year of Mercy’s closure?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 20, 2016 at 4:24 am I, as many others, have over the last couple weeks wondered whether or not Pope Francis would extend beyond the Year of Mercy the opportunity for penitents to seek out priests of...
"The Holy Door is closing but mercy remains wide open"
Vatican Insider - Nov 20, 2016 at 2:50 am "Even if the Holy Door closes, the true door of mercy which is the heart of Christ always remains open wide for us." These were Francis' words during the mass for the Feast of...
The Pope has closed the Holy Door
Vatican Insider - Nov 20, 2016 at 2:39 am "O Key of David and Scepter of the House of Israel; you open and no man closes; you close and no man opens. Come, and deliver from the chains of prison those who sit in darkness...
Pope Francis speaks to bishops about compassion for those suffering broken marriages
Catholic Online - Featured News - Nov 20, 2016 at 12:00 am On Friday Pope Francis stopped by a formation course for bishops on the new marriage nullity process, telling attendees that as bishops, and now as ...
What it's like in Slovenia, Melania Trump's homeland
Catholic Online - Featured News - Nov 20, 2016 at 12:00 am Melania Trump's homeland is tucked neatly away between Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Italy.
Months after Trump denies California drought, 102 million trees die from lack of water
Catholic Online - Featured News - Nov 20, 2016 at 12:00 am California residents have been caught in a five-year drought, which has deeply impacted the nation's largest production of fruits, vegetables and nuts.
A warning to Cardinals - Pope Francis speaks against animosity
Catholic Online - Featured News - Nov 20, 2016 at 12:00 am On Saturday Pope Francis handed a red hat to 17 new cardinals, warning them against the danger of falling into polemics and animosity and encouraging ...
Qualities of Life in the Kingdom
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:04 pm Today is the final Sunday on the Church’s annual liturgical calendar. Not only is Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, not only is he our brother and friend, Jesus Christ is our God...
Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Josemaría Escrivá
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:02 pm “‘Great’ holiness consists in carrying out the ‘little’ duties of each moment.” (St. Josemaría Escrivá; The Way) Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Luke 17:21(a)
Integrated Catholic Life - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:01 pm A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “The kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” (Luke 17:21a) Print this entry
WATCH: Over 1500 singers gather to sing magical rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”
Aleteia - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:00 pm At the Luminato Festival at the Hearn Generating Station in Toronto, Ontario, Daveed + Nobu (AKA DaBu) taught 1500 singers the back-up parts to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,”...
56 Ways we were merciful during the Jubilee
Aleteia - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:00 pm Just as the Year of Mercy was about to start last December, the Aleteia team put our heads together to offer our readers a list of 56 Ways to Be Merciful During the Jubilee,...
Works of mercy from the 4th grade
Aleteia - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:00 pm For the Year of Mercy I’ve been focusing on mercy with my fourth-grade CCD class. I asked them to notice from week to week any instances of mercy, in their family or among their...
Christ the King: the real power comes from His love
Aleteia - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:00 pm Argentine Catholic music artist Athenas brings us a song that springs from an encounter with God’s love. Recognizing that Christ is the center of everything, that Christ reigns,...
What I learned about my faith from a spa weekend with my girlfriends
Aleteia - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:00 pm 53) If someone you know seems to lack faith, share some of yours — tell him or her how Christ has changed your life. I come from a big batch of fallen-away Catholics. My own life...
A mom’s prayer companion: Growing closer to God, even while matching socks
Aleteia - Nov 19, 2016 at 11:00 pm A mom gives and gives and gives. And by the time the day is through, she may wonder where her time went. Or, rather, she knows exactly where it went: With every tear and bruise...
