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Britain's 2014 Sovereign Sukuk Issuance Creates Unexpected Problem For House of Commons
The Religion Clause - Feb 2, 2016 at 6:10 am In 2014, Britain in a bid to become the Western hub for Islamic finance sold £200,000,000 in Sharia-compliant bonds-- otherwise known as sovereign Sukuk. (2014 press release) (...
Pope Francis: ‘Prayer is the key to vocations crisis’
Catholic Herald - Feb 2, 2016 at 6:05 am Respond to the crisis of vocations with intensified prayer, rather than despair or a lax admissions process, Pope Francis told women and men religious.
He said he is tempted to...
Court Says Priest-Penitent Privilege From Reporting Child Abuse May Be Unconstitutional
The Religion Clause - Feb 2, 2016 at 6:05 am Delaware Code, Title 16, Chap. 9 requires reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities. Under Sec. 909, the only privileges that excuse reporting are the attorney-...
Newman Society President on EWTN: Catholic Schools are ‘Instrument of Evangelization’
Catholic Education Daily - Feb 2, 2016 at 6:01 am In an appearance on EWTN News Nightly last night to discuss National Catholic Schools Week, Patrick Reilly, president of The Cardinal Newman Society, made it clear that Catholic...
Tech Talk: The Math of Khan
CatholicMom.com - Feb 2, 2016 at 6:00 am
I’ve homeschooled both of my children since my older daughter was almost 5. It’s been an amazing 12 years so far, and I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to have such an...
Candlemas in Art : A pictorial Presentation - by Maureen Mullarkey
Rorate Coeli - Feb 2, 2016 at 6:00 am by Rorate ContributorMaureen MullarkeyIn the Latin Church, Christmastide reaches its canonical end today, on Candlemas. The name comes to us from the ancient custom of blessing...
Survey On Religion and Sports Shows 73% Favor Coaches Leading Players In Christian Prayer
The Religion Clause - Feb 2, 2016 at 6:00 am The Public Religion Research Institute last week released its fourth annual survey of sports and religion. The survey (full data) concluded that 48% of those surveyed think that...
Interceding Discreetly
Dominicana - Feb 2, 2016 at 5:32 am Shepherds, you that go Up through the sheepfolds to the hill, If by chance you see Him I love most, Tell Him that I sicken, suffer, and die -St. John of the Cross, “The Spiritual...
Why I wear the habit – a nun's reflection on religious life
EWTN - World Catholic News - Feb 2, 2016 at 5:30 am Rome, Italy, Feb 2, 2016 / 05:30 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- As Pope Francis' year dedicated to consecrated life comes to a close,
one nun shared her thoughts on the how her religious...
Catholic theological institute to open in Vietnam
Catholic Culture - World News - Feb 2, 2016 at 5:26 am Vietnam’s bishops have announced that a theological institute will open in Ho Chi Minh City this coming September. The institute will offer courses in biblical and dogmatic ...
�The Son of God was not an anarchist,' Pope tells consecrated persons
Catholic Culture - World News - Feb 2, 2016 at 5:13 am Over 4,000 consecrated persons who had gathered in Rome for a conference concluding the Year of Consecrated Life met with Pope Francis in the Paul VI Audience Hall on February ...
The Meeting of Christ and Simeon in the Temple
New Liturgical Movement - Feb 2, 2016 at 5:00 am Thy virtue covered the heavens, O Christ, for coming forth from the Ark of Thy sanctification, Thy undefiled Mother, Thou didst appeared in the temple of Thy glory as an infant...
Sisters' billboards bring pope's message to Iowa caucuses
Franciscan Media - Feb 2, 2016 at 5:00 am DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) -- As the eyes of the nation focused on the Iowa caucuses Feb. 1, the 13 congregations of Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi River Valley wanted to...
Carolina Panthers linebacker says faith impacts his outlook on life
Franciscan Media - Feb 2, 2016 at 5:00 am CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) -- Middle linebacker Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers, the team going up against the Denver Broncos in the Feb. 7 Super Bowl, credits his parents and...
The Zika outbreak presents the Church with a major dilemma
Catholic Herald - Feb 2, 2016 at 4:39 am Humanae Vitae has, in its history, been challenged by events. There have been debates about the use of condoms as prophylactics and the morality of contraception in irregular...
Daily Gospel Reflection for February 2, 2016 - Presentation of the Lord
CatholicMom.com - Feb 2, 2016 at 4:30 am
Today’s Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 – Presentation of the Lord
The day of Jesus’ presentation in the temple must have started out with excitement for Mary and Joseph. For on this day,...
Who else is facing off during the Super Bowl? Catholic Charities
EWTN - US Latest News - Feb 2, 2016 at 4:10 am Denver, Colo., Feb 2, 2016 / 05:01 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Whether fans are rooting for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers
in the upcoming NFL Super Bowl 50, Catholic...
Who else is facing off during the Super Bowl? Catholic Charities
Catholic News Agency - General - Feb 2, 2016 at 4:01 am Denver, Colo., Feb 2, 2016 / 03:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Whether fans are rooting for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers in the upcoming NFL Super Bowl 50, Catholic...
Pope Francis to appear in film inspired by the Gospels
Catholic Herald - Feb 2, 2016 at 3:46 am Pope Francis is reportedly set to appear in a new film inspired by the Gospels.
The family adventure film, entitled Beyond the Sun, is being produced by AMBI Pictures and the...
Strong track record for priestly vocations in Seoul
Catholic Culture - World News - Feb 2, 2016 at 3:28 am Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul will ordain 20 men to the priesthood on February 5, according to a report from the Fides news agency.
The South Korean archdiocese has a...
