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Father Simonson retires, reflects on 40 years at St. Clement
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Nov 17, 2017 at 11:02 am Father Spencer Howe came on board in July as parochial administrator of Holy Cross parish in northeast Minneapolis, which encompasses the campuses of St. Clement, St. Hedwig, St....
Is eating together the answer to world peace? These chefs think so
Aleteia - Nov 17, 2017 at 11:00 am The Christian, Jewish, and Muslim members of Chefs For Peace are spreading harmony in delicious ways. What do you get when you bring together about 20 Christian, Jewish, and...
30-Year-Old Woman Bled to Death After Botched Second-Trimester Abortion
LifeNews.com - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:58 am Jaime Morales was an apparently happy and healthy 30-year old woman when she walked into the Liberty Women’s Healthcare office in Flushing, New York, on July 9, 2016, for an...
ASK FATHER: Emergency Baptism “in utero”
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:57 am From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
Recently, a baby in Texas was temporarily removed from her mother’s womb for life saving spine surgery. After the 20 minute surgery, the baby was...
How did priests come to wear collars?
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:49 am One of the most distinctive items worn by priests — outside of vestments at Mass — is what many call “the Roman collar” (or collarino). This is usually worn with a black shirt as...
The Four Last Things, False Paths, and @JamesMartinSJ
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:39 am Homosexualist activist James Martin, SJ, tweeted this today.
Gospel: Today Jesus talks about not only the end times, but the end of our lives. Is it morbid to think about your...
Planned Parenthood Doc Refused to Let Me Share My Story at a Conference Because I Didn’t Abort My Disabled Baby
LifeNews.com - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:36 am Neither mourned nor buried, disabled children in the womb are being targeted and discarded in our society. My husband Brad and I have become strong advocates for special needs...
New museum tells the story of the Bible — chapter and verse
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:36 am Hey, Smithsonian, there's a new kid on the block.
LIVING WELL | Problems with packaging
Saint Louis Review - Viewpoints - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:36 am By Maureen Pratt
Do you struggle with packaging?
In opening a fresh box containing an over-the-counter pain reliever, I now need a double dose...
Late author’s essays give insight into daily realities, towering truths
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:32 am Brian Doyle was a lover of words and stories — probably in that order.
“Eight Whopping Lies and Other Stories of Bruised Grace” by Brian Doyle. Franciscan Media (Cincinnati, 2017...
The Bet We Lost
CatholicMom.com - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:30 am Copyright 2017 Merridith Frediani. All rights reserved.
Ten or so years ago, when we thought our kids were witless, we made a bet with them.
“If any of you can find a word that...
Catholic priests, activists to stand trial for pro-life witness inside abortion facility
LifeSiteNews - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:26 am Six pro-life activists will stand trial in Virginia after a 'Red Rose Rescue' in September.
FAITH AND CULTURE | Lessons learned from the shop on building the Church
Saint Louis Review - Viewpoints - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:22 am F. Javier Orozco
In the current scientific and digital culture, working with one's hands or learning to play with mechanical systems and...
Former RLA Director Archbishop Joseph Naumann Named USCCB Pro-Life Committee Chair
Archdiocese of Saint Louis - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:12 am Archbishop Joseph Naumann, who served as the director of the St. Louis Respect Life Apostolate from 1985 to 1995, was recently elected to chair the Pro-Life Committee for the U.S...
EDITORIAL | Civil Rights icon Sister Antona Ebo remains an example for us in the fight for justice and equality
Saint Louis Review - Viewpoints - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:10 am Throughout her life, Sister Mary Antona Ebo was known for standing for justice and equality for all.
With her death Nov. 11, there are many who desire to keep her spirit alive....
Chinese cardinal: There’s growing concern that Rome will ‘sell out the faithful church’ to Communist gov’t
LifeSiteNews - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:04 am Cardinal Joseph Zen believes the Holy See is taking the wrong approach with dialogue and compromise, and 'now things are going down, down.'
Don’t close coffin on death, says pope
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 17, 2017 at 10:00 am VATICAN CITY — It is not morbid to start each day understanding that it may be one’s last, Pope Francis said.
Death is a reality that will come to everyone — for some as a sudden...
Director Timothy Reckart on Character Development in The Star
Lisa Hendey.com - Nov 17, 2017 at 9:58 am
Timothy Reckart is an American animator and director based in Los Angeles, specializing in puppet stop motion. He is best known for his 2012 film Head Over Heels, nominated for...
Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards on Senator Who Groped a Woman: “Al Franken is a Leader for Women”
LifeNews.com - Nov 17, 2017 at 9:46 am U.S. Senator Al Franken is in hot water for forcibly kissed a woman and later groping her as she slept during a USO trip in 2006. Franken, who was not a senator at the time,...
Bishops exclude public funerals for Mafia Boss Totò Riina
Vatican Insider - Nov 17, 2017 at 9:30 am “The condemnation of the Italian Church regarding Mafia is unequivocal”. In view of this position, public funerals for Riina are to be ruled out. So said the spokesperson of the...
