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3 Upcoming Events Provide Opportunity to connect with Lisa Hendey
Lisa Hendey.com - Apr 6, 2016 at 8:15 am Lisa at the Diocese of Sioux City Catholic Women’s Conference. Photo by Katie Borkowski, The Catholic Globe, official newspaper for the Diocese of Sioux City
I’m happy to share...
Land of Cotton – Day 3-5: Cooking and stuff
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Apr 6, 2016 at 8:11 am It seems that Natchitoches is famous for meat pies. So, I had to have one.
And what would a trip to these parts be without an enormous bowl of gumbo.
I am still not sure what...
Details Released for Planned Parenthood Event at Georgetown
Catholic Education Daily - Apr 6, 2016 at 8:11 am The Georgetown University student-run Lecture Fund announced new details this week about its plans to host Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards on campus this month. The...
Yes, Notre Dame can sink even lower
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Apr 6, 2016 at 8:05 am When you are tempted to think that Notre Dame University can’t sink any lower…
From Adam Wilson of the Cardinal Newman Society (check their feed on my right side bar) to my email...
Catholic colleges prepare responses to SCOTUS HHS Mandate request
LifeSiteNews - Apr 6, 2016 at 7:56 am 'The government is forcing our clients to offer access to abortion-inducing drugs through their insurance plans. That is no accommodation.'
Lesbos: Date of papal visit is yet to be confirmed
Vatican Insider - Apr 6, 2016 at 7:53 am There is no official confirmation yet of the announced papal visit to the Greek island of Lesbos, where the Pope is to travel to, to express his closeness to migrants. This is...
Highlights of Pope Francis' teaching on the family
News.va - Apr 6, 2016 at 7:41 am (Vatican Radio) At many Wednesday general audiences during 2015, Pope Francis dedicated his catechesis to the topic of the family. He reflected on the family in the light of...
A Migrant’s Story and a Pope’s Message
CatholicMom.com - Apr 6, 2016 at 7:00 am By Robyn Feiser
Nearly 300,000 worshippers participate in the “border mass” celebrated by Pope Francis in Ciudad Juarez Mexico on February 17, 2016, on the border with El Paso,...
The Heroic Minute Challenge: Day 3: Optimism and Perseverance
Saints 365 - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:51 am As I mentioned yesterday, my Heroic Minute was rather un-heroic. Actually, it was a total bust. As he day wore on I found myself more and more discouraged about it. Thoughts...
India's foreign minister reassures bishops that Father Tom is alive
EWTN - World Catholic News - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:29 am New Delhi, India, Apr 6, 2016 / 06:29 pm (EWTN News/CNA).-
After rampant rumors spread of the crucifixion of kidnapped priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, an Indian government official...
Pope: Before judging others, we must remember we are sinners
Vatican Insider - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:17 am “How often do we say: “But he is a sinner, he has done this, and that …”, and we judge others. And you? Each one of us should ask ourselves: Yes, he is a sinner, and what about me...
New Study Surveys Restrictions On Women Wearing Religious Attire
The Religion Clause - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:05 am The Pew Research Center yesterday released a report (full text) titled Restrictions on Women's Religious Attire. It concludes:50 of the 198 countries and territories included in...
Make the Toughest Moments of Giving Birth Into a Prayer of Poverty
CatholicMom.com - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:00 am If giving birth can be a spiritual experience, why do we never explore how that is so?
Is there something designed by God in the process of giving birth that leads us to...
Tennessee Legislature Passed Bill Making the Holy Bible the Official State Book
The Religion Clause - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:00 am Yesterday the Tennessee General Assembly passed HB615, designating the Holy Bible as the state's "official book." AP reports:Sponsors argue the bill seeks to honor the historical...
'We just fought,' says Villanova player of winning game
Franciscan Media - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:00 am PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Brush fires were purposely set along pockets of Philadelphia April 4 after Villanova won the NCAA men's basketball championship.
They flamed and flickered...
God excludes no one from his love, pope says
Franciscan Media - Apr 6, 2016 at 6:00 am VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Jesus brought humanity God's merciful, saving love, not hatred and animosity, Pope Francis said.
"Jesus makes visible a love open to everyone -- nobody...
Daughter of murdered Honduran activist calls for full investigation into killing
Catholic Herald - Apr 6, 2016 at 5:32 am A 25-year-old student wants the United States to push the Honduran government to seek an independent investigation into the murder of her mother, environmental and indigenous...
Moments Made Eternity
Dominicana - Apr 6, 2016 at 5:30 am Time is uncomfortable. That’s probably why we’re always trying to “kill” it. In a letter to Sheldon Vanauken, C.S. Lewis wrote, If you really are a product of a materialistic...
Forming a Faithful Laity
Catholic Education Daily - Apr 6, 2016 at 5:27 am Last December, speaking to Catholic school parents, Pope Francis stressed the importance of Catholic education at every level, from childhood through the university.
He emphasized...
