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St. Thomas Aquinas on the Principal Pain of Purgatory

Big C Catholics - Nov 6, 2017 at 5:15 pm

The brilliant theologian Saint Thomas Aquinas thought deeply about the ends of Christian life, including and especially on the "Last Things". His comment on the souls' longing for...

Wealthy foundation aims to redefine religious freedom—and Christianity, too

Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 6, 2017 at 5:15 pm

New York City, N.Y., Nov 6, 2017 / 04:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- One wealthy activist is continuing to fund coordinated efforts to limit religious freedom and to foster dissent on...

Müller, Buttiglione and the “confusion” of those criticizing the Pope

Vatican Insider - Nov 6, 2017 at 5:09 pm

Professor Rocco Buttiglione’s new book “Friendly answers to Amoris laetitia’s critics (Edizioni Ares, in bookshop since November 10) - and above all the introductory essay written...

Mentally Ill Patients in Belgium are Being Euthanized Instead of Receiving Treatment

LifeNews.com - Nov 6, 2017 at 5:09 pm

Belgium’s debate over euthanasia for psychological suffering is heating up. On Tuesday 42 psychiatrists, psychologists and academics published an open letter calling for a...

Would you get a vaccine for stress?

Aleteia - Nov 6, 2017 at 5:00 pm

There are alternatives to simply numbing ourselves to a normal and vital part of life. With more Americans suffering from anxiety and depression than ever before, finding ways to...

The Feast of All Saints 2017: The Apostles

New Liturgical Movement - Nov 6, 2017 at 5:00 pm

From the Roman Breviary of 1529, the continuation of the sermon for the feast of All Saints. From among all those whom the world contains, divine providence chose the twelve...

Walk for Life West Coast Announces Speakers for 14th Annual Pro-Life Walk in San Francisco

LifeNews.com - Nov 6, 2017 at 4:53 pm

The 14th annual Walk for Life West Coast is quickly approaching and organizers are gearing up for a huge crowd and several exciting new speakers. On Saturday, January 27, 2018,...

Planned Parenthood Goes to Court to Deny Women an Ultrasound of Their Baby Before Abortion

LifeNews.com - Nov 6, 2017 at 4:44 pm

Planned Parenthood lawyers urged a federal court Monday to block an Indiana law that requires the abortion industry to give women an ultrasound of their unborn child at least 18...

Evangelist Billy Graham celebrates 99th birthday tomorrow

Aleteia - Nov 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm

Lemon cake with lard icing is on the menu.Evangelist Billy Graham will celebrate his 99th birthday tomorrow at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, reports the Charlotte Observer...

UK pro-lifers urged to act as Parliament begins debate to ban pro-life witness

LifeSiteNews - Nov 6, 2017 at 4:22 pm

'Pro-life MPs at this debate can make all the difference.'

How do we help trafficking victims re-enter society? Vatican conference takes a look

Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 6, 2017 at 4:21 pm

Vatican City, Nov 6, 2017 / 03:21 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A Vatican workshop this past weekend drew attention to the vast challenges faced by victims of human trafficking when...

Victims of Islamic State in focus at UN forum

Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 6, 2017 at 4:18 pm

New York City, N.Y., Nov 6, 2017 / 03:18 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Persecuted religious minorities in Syria and Iraq deserve a better future after suffering at the hands of the Islamic...

"Progressive" Catholics Are Heterodox Catholics

Big C Catholics - Nov 6, 2017 at 4:00 pm

To speak of the Church using political labels is a fatuous pursuit. You are either faithful to the teachings of the Church or you are unfaithful. Public opposition to the...

Reader Madeline DuBois Foley writes:

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Nov 6, 2017 at 3:38 pm

For my fellow pro-life Christians: “We don’t have a Planned Parenthood problem, we have a sin problem. The problem is the culture and the human heart: people aren’t going to...

Happy Are the Spiritual

Commonweal - Nov 6, 2017 at 3:11 pm

Happy Are the Spiritual By Paul MosesNovember 6, 2017 Are you satisfied with your life? If you count yourself as both spiritual and religious, it’s very likely that you are. That’...

Reformation continues to shape the 21st-century world, author contends

The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 6, 2017 at 3:04 pm

WASHINGTON — Modern society — largely defined by capitalism and consumerism, burgeoning technology, religious-like allegiance to nation and the rise in secularism — has its roots...

Townsville’s bishops call for protection of Galilee Basin in joint pastoral statement

The Catholic Leader - Nov 6, 2017 at 3:00 pm

CATHOLIC and Anglican bishops in Townsville have criticised the dangers of “projected mega-mining developments across Queensland, especially the Galilee Basin”, and environmental...

Chelsea Handler Blames Republicans for Texas Church Shooting

LifeNews.com - Nov 6, 2017 at 2:32 pm

Comedian-turned-political activist Chelsea Handler was criticized on Twitter Sunday for blaming Republicans for Sunday’s horrific mass shooting at First Baptist Church in...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Catholic Online - Featured News - Nov 6, 2017 at 2:25 pm

Reading 1: Romans 12:5-16, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 131:1-3, Gospel: Luke 14:15-24

Prayer for Holy Week: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, November 07, 2017