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A Vatican II Moment: Priest Incenses Moka-Pot Coffemaker - With Ashes Inside in Novus Ordo Funeral Mass
Rorate Coeli - Feb 16, 2016 at 1:01 pm Strangeness never ends in Novus Ordo territory: one of the popularizers of the stovetop moka pot coffemaker, Renato Bialetti, died days ago in Italy (son of Alfonso Bialetti, for...
Retreat center plans 50th anniversary events
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:47 pm Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake has planned events large and small this year to mark the 50th anniversary of its first retreat, which began on Jan. 4,...
3 Ohio Churches Vandalized
Creative Minority Report - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:44 pm Yeah, this could just be a couple of kids who didn't think it through but it fits with the times, doesn't it? If a culture other-izes Christians persistently this kind of thing...
Christ's Death Redeemed Us. But Why Did Jesus Live?
Big C Catholics - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:38 pm Most people see the Incarnation of Jesus in light of His atoning death. Christ, the Lamb of God, the unblemished offering, became man to pay the ransom for humanity's...
Giving Everything to God: Ecumenical Reflections
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“That time I saw Francis down on his knees, cleaning a bathroom”
Vatican Insider - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm “80% of what the Pope says is based on real-life experiences: when I listen to him I am often able to make the connection with situations that actually occurred. He is not a...
“That time I saw Bergoglio down on his knees, cleaning a bathroom”
Vatican Insider - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm “80% of what the Pope says is based on real-life experiences: when I listen to him I am often able to make the connection with situations that actually occurred. He is not a...
Do Moms Really Need to Do Lent?
CatholicMom.com - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:30 pm
One young mom of many caused a stir a few years ago by asking, “Do moms really need to give up anything for Lent?” Lest you reject the question out of hand, let’s look at the ...
Babies Planned Parenthood Aborted Were Shipped in 31-Gallon Medical Waste Containers Every Week
LifeNews.com - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:20 pm A company contracting with a Planned Parenthood abortion business in Missouri shipped the bodies of aborted babies in 31-gallon medical waste containers to a medical waste...
Local church praises God for calling new priests
The Busy Catholic - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:20 pm About 230 parishioners turn up for the Archdiocese of Vancouver's first-ever Ordinandi Dinner
Father Larry Lynn (left), Deacon Lucio Choi, Father Davide Lanzani, and
Deacon Mark...
Who goes on retreats?
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:06 pm Regular retreat attendees describe the benefits: They're better Catholics, a father-son duo say; co-workers say "You're different" when she gets back from being on retreat.
Is the Vatican planning to give its top family post to a cardinal open to homosexual unions?
LifeSiteNews - Feb 16, 2016 at 12:01 pm It is inconceivable that somebody who so openly opposes Catholic teaching could inspire his fellow cardinals, bishops, priests and laity in their work for the defense of human...
Pope in Mexico: Don’t Give in to the Devil’s Favorite Weapon
Aleteia - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:59 am In a world full of problems—drug trafficking, violence, corruption, and disregard for human dignity—Christians must resist the temptation to quit, Pope Francis said in an open-air...
Tim Tebow Hosts “Night to Shine” Valentine Proms for Thousands of Disabled Kids
LifeNews.com - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:43 am Almost every week, it seems LifeNews discovers another story about parents aborting their unborn child because of a disability or abortion activists targeting unborn babies who...
There's no question – reporting abuse is a must, Cardinal O'Malley says
EWTN - World Catholic News - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:35 am Rome, Italy, Feb 16, 2016 / 11:45 am (EWTN News/CNA).- After recent media reports suggested the Vatican is telling bishops to
cover up sexual abuse, the Pontifical Commission for...
What’s it like to go on retreat?
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:34 am Come with me to Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, where, for 50 years, people have been going to "find the missing peace."
Jury Selection Begins in Case of Woman Who Cut 7-Month-Old Baby Out of Mother’s Womb
LifeNews.com - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:33 am What happened to expecting Colorado mother Michelle Wilkins is like something out of a horror film.
In March 2015, while Wilkins was responding to a Craigslist ad for baby clothes...
Faithful Catholic Colleges and Schools Urge Passage of First Amendment Defense Act
Catholic Education Daily - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:33 am Representatives from a number of Catholic colleges and schools recognized by The Cardinal Newman Society for their strong Catholic identity joined the Newman Society and dozens of...
Pope to clergy and religious: ‘you are not God’s employees’
News.va - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:25 am
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Tuesday celebrated Mass with priests, seminarians and religious men and women and urged them not to surrender to difficulties posed by situations...
Perfect Motherhood? {Rethinking the Paradigm}
CatholicMom.com - Feb 16, 2016 at 11:00 am The past few days, I’ve been working on a presentation for the upcoming Faces of Mercy Lenten Retreat by Catholic Conference 4 Moms. I’m really excited to be a part of this...
