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Our Lady of Knock
Regina Magazine - Aug 21, 2016 at 3:51 pm Today is the memorial day of Our Lady of Knock. Ora pro nobis. The humble people of the Knock of 1879, hidden away in the West of Ireland, could not possibly have foreseen the...
I'll Be on Sheila Liaugminas' Show Monday at 6 p.m. EST
Creative Minority Report - Aug 21, 2016 at 3:50 pm I'll be on Sheila Liaugminas' show on Relevant Radio Monday at 6 p.m. EST to discuss my book "Faith Under Fire: Dramatic Stories of Christian Courage."We'll be discussing the need...
The USA Solar Eclipse of 2017 – signs in the heavens
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 21, 2016 at 2:40 pm And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars…. Luke 21:25.
At NASA I see that, one year from today, 21 August 2017, the shadow of your planet’s moon, in...
St. Andrew the Scot: Saint of the Day for Monday, August 22, 2016
Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 21, 2016 at 2:35 pm Archdeacon and companion of St. Donatus. Andrew and his sister, St. Bridget the Younger, were born in Ireland of noble parents.They were educated by ...
Daily Readings for Monday, August 22, 2016
Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 21, 2016 at 2:35 pm Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:1-5, Gospel: Matthew 23:13-22
Adoration Prayer : Prayer of the Day for Monday, August 22, 2016
Catholic Online - Featured News - Aug 21, 2016 at 2:35 pm My Lord Jesus Christ,
I believe that You are really here in this Sacrament.
Night and day You remain here compassionate and loving.
You call, ...
St Pius X
Communio - Aug 21, 2016 at 2:12 pm With Saint Pius X we have an example of a man who was given the mission “to safeguard the Catholic faith and to restore all things in Christ,” based on “heavenly wisdom and...
Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Big C Catholics - Aug 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm August 22, 2016Having observed the Feast of the Assumption of Mary on August 15th, when Christ took Mary up into heaven, we now celebrate her Queenship over all creation. It is...
Some news skills never die: An obituary writer describes life on the death beat
GetReligion - Aug 21, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Obituary writing is an all-important corner of the news game. We are talking “first draft of history” and all that.
A key practitioner, Bruce Weber of The New York Times, is...
Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 28, 2016, Year C
Big C Catholics - Aug 21, 2016 at 11:30 am Fr. Charles IrvinSenior PriestDiocese of Lansing(Click here for today’s readings)“Well, Father,” I was asked, “what’s wrong with being proud of yourself? Aren’t we supposed to...
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 21, 2016 at 11:07 am Was there a good point in the sermon you heard for your Mass of Sunday obligation? Let us know.
I, for one, spoke (14th Sunday after Pentecost) about seeking that which is above...
Sunday Brunch Specials for August 21, 2016: Great Summer Reads
CatholicMom.com - Aug 21, 2016 at 11:00 am
Welcome to the CatholicMom.com Sunday Brunch! We’re serving up a buffet of articles from the past two weeks, since I was on vacation last week and completely away from the...
Recent Prisoner Free Exercise Cases
The Religion Clause - Aug 21, 2016 at 10:56 am In Aref v. Lynch, (DC Cir., Aug. 19, 2016), the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, in an opinion involving a number of other issues as well, rejected the claim of an inmate convicted...
A blast from the not too distant past
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 21, 2016 at 10:41 am The other day Pope Francis made some appointments to the new Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life, established ad experimentum. It will probably be made into a congregation, at...
Pope Francis’ Angelus: “our life is not a video game or a soap opera; our life is serious”
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 21, 2016 at 10:10 am Here is Vatican Radio‘s translation of Pope Francis’ Angelus address today:
Vatican Radio translation of the Pope’s Angelus address:
“Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! [He...
“Ah! Thank You, Jesus!” Olympian Cries Out After Winning Gold Medal
ChurchPOP - Aug 21, 2016 at 9:54 am She loves Our Lord! Claressa Shields had just won the Olympic gold medal in woman’s boxing – her second time in a
The post “Ah! Thank You, Jesus!” Olympian Cries Out After...
Pope Francis dedicates Olympic month to praying for sports
Catholic News Agency - General - Aug 21, 2016 at 9:27 am Vatican City, Aug 21, 2016 / 08:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- While Pope Francis has often spoken about sports as a means of fellowship and fraternity, the message has a special...
Pope Francis: life is no video game, the goal of salvation is serious
News.va - Aug 21, 2016 at 8:27 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday said “life is not a video game or a soap opera; our life is serious and the goal to achieve is important: eternal salvation.” Speaking to...
Moorish-American Religious Defense To False Identity Charge Fails
The Religion Clause - Aug 21, 2016 at 8:00 am Thomas v. Commonwealth, (VA App., Aug. 16, 2016), involved an appeal by defendant of his conviction for providing a law enforcement officer a false identity with intent to deceive...
Saint Monica Novena 2016 | Day 4
Big C Catholics - Aug 21, 2016 at 7:51 am Saint Monica is the patron saint of alcoholics. She understood from her own life experience that addiction begins with a single temptation. All temptations come from the Devil who...
