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The ‘Ecumenical Mass’ idea may be dead, but what comes next?
Catholic Herald - Nov 7, 2017 at 7:02 am The Vatican, as this magazine reports, has denied that there ever was a commission to oversee an “Ecumenical Mass”, that is, a Mass that could be celebrated by Catholics and...
5 Steps for having a conversation with God using the Bible
Aleteia - Nov 7, 2017 at 7:00 am A contemplative form of prayer, centuries old, is the key.A year ago, I discovered the Lectio Divina Journal. When it arrived and I began using it, I decided it was a clever way...
The All Souls Requiem Mass at Wyoming Catholic College
New Liturgical Movement - Nov 7, 2017 at 7:00 am In an earlier post I shared some photos of the Eucharistic Procession and Vespers with which Wyoming Catholic College sets apart All Saints as a special day.The chaplaincy also...
Notre Dame faculty, students to retain birth control coverage
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:28 am South Bend, Ind., Nov 7, 2017 / 06:28 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- A little more than a week after announcing it would end birth control coverage for employees and students, the...
Event: SSPX reconciliation of the stunning St. Willibrord Church in the Netherlands
Rorate Coeli - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:23 am On Sunday, November 12th, His Excellency Bishop Bernard Fellay, Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X, will perform the reconciliation of the St. Willibrord church in...
Not a Roman holiday: Pilgrims learn lessons walking to Rome
Franciscan Media - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:19 am VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After weeks of navigating difficult terrain, avoiding wild animals and steep cliffs, the devoted pilgrims and hiking enthusiasts who manage to traverse the...
Authorities Rule Out Anti-Christian Animus as Motive for Texas Killer. How?
Creative Minority Report - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:13 am Authorities are now ruling out anti-Christian animus as a reason for the shooting. Mind you, they're not saying exactly what the motive is. So yeah, they're ruling out a motive...
USDA Memo Gives Meat Packing Plants Broad Religious Speech Protection
The Religion Clause - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:10 am ADF reported yesterday on a new Guidance Memorandum on First Amendment Policy issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Food Safety (full text), and a related Q&A...
University's Anti-Harassment Policy Upheld Over Prof's Free Speech Claims
The Religion Clause - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:05 am In Board of Trustees of Purdue University v. Eisenstein, (IN App., Oct. 30, 2017), and Indiana Court of Appeals held that a trial court should have dismissed a lawsuit brought by...
The Light of Love
CatholicMom.com - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:00 am Pixabay (2017), CC0 Public Domain
“Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” (Mt. 5:16)
If you were to...
“Young blood” may help those with Alzheimer’s disease
Aleteia - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:00 am New research indicates that young human blood plasma may have rejuvenating effects.Researchers from Stanford University have found that the infusion of plasma from the blood of...
Canada's Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Ecclesiastical Abstention Case
The Religion Clause - Nov 7, 2017 at 6:00 am On Nov. 2, the Supreme Court of Canada heard oral argument (video of full oral arguments) in Judicial Committee of the Highwood Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses v. Wall. Links...
Irish group offers therapy for priests falsely accused of abuse
Catholic Herald - Nov 7, 2017 at 5:18 am Irish priests who have been falsely accused of sexually abusing children are being offered group therapy sessions in a bid to improve their mental health. Ireland’s Association of...
Uganda: Church leaders concerned that deepening political divisions may lead to violence (Omnis Terra)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 7, 2017 at 5:11 am Ommis Terra is a review published by the Pontifical Mission Societies. Uganda, a nation of 38.3 million, is 42% Protestant, 42% Catholic, and 12% Muslim.
Anti-conversion law comes into force in Nepal (Fides)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 7, 2017 at 5:11 am “The law guarantees constitutional protection to Hinduism, a religion professed by 80% of the population,” the Fides news agency notes.
The devil’s declared open war against celibacy, marriage, and the Eucharist. Here’s why.
LifeSiteNews - Nov 7, 2017 at 5:00 am 'Lucifer hates celibacy because this charism is the one most intrinsically opposed to the pride that brought about his fall.'
US bishops' new child protection program aims to create culture of mindfulness
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 7, 2017 at 4:41 am Washington D.C., Nov 7, 2017 / 05:04 am (EWTN News/CNA).- After years of research, the U.S. bishops are rolling out a new training program that takes some of the best risk-...
Catholic student group escapes punishment for supporting traditional marriage
Catholic Herald - Nov 7, 2017 at 4:22 am The Student Activities Commission at Georgetown University has decided not to impose sanctions on a student group that promotes healthy relationships and advocates for marriage as...
Man who killed martyred Indian nun in front row at beatification Mass (AsiaNews)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 7, 2017 at 4:11 am Released from prison and forgiven by the victim’s family, the man who killed Blessed Rani Maria Vattalil in 1995 said that he still feels the “weight of such a terrible crime.”
UK: churches to turn red in support of persecution victims (Vatican Radio)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 7, 2017 at 4:11 am
