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Encountering the Word — Revelation 4:11
Integrated Catholic Life - Jan 27, 2015 at 1:30 am A Daily Quote From Sacred Scripture “Worthy art thou, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for thou didst create all things, and by thy will they existed and...
The Curious Affinity of Secular Blasphemers and Right Wing Christian Torture Defenders
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 27, 2015 at 1:16 am …is magically highlighted in a single paragraph from the Catechism:
2148 Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God – inwardly or...
Cardinal praises Catholics in Vietnam for their witness to the faith
EWTN - World Catholic News - Jan 27, 2015 at 1:15 am Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 27, 2015 / 02:03 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Cardinal Fernando Filoni, prefect of the Congregation for the
Evangelization of Peoples, lauded the efforts of the...
Louisiana Wants to Break the Seal of the Confessional
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 27, 2015 at 1:11 am They can blow it out their ear.
The question is not whether the Church can survive persecution by the US, but whether the US can survive persecuting the Church.
Cardinal praises Catholics in Vietnam for their witness to the faith
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 27, 2015 at 1:03 am Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 27, 2015 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Fernando Filoni, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, lauded the efforts of the...
Pope's Lenten Message Denounces Globalization of Indifference
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 27, 2015 at 12:57 am The Vatican released Pope Francis' Lenten message for this year, a message that highlights the temptation of indifference to those who suffer. The message was presented at a...
Girl altar servers: a woman’s perspective
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 27, 2015 at 12:01 am I noticed an interesting post at 1 Peter 5. A woman explains the altar girl situation. Let’s jump in after her intro remarks:
[…]
I was a girl altar server. I served for roughly...
The Possibility of Holiness
Word on Fire - Fr. Robert Barron - Jan 27, 2015 at 12:00 am What is holiness and how do we attain it? Fr. Michael Cummins explores the narrow path of sanctity.
Pope's Morning Homily: Obeying God's Will is the Path to Holiness
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 26, 2015 at 11:52 pm Obedience to the will of God is the path of holiness. This was the main theme of Pope Francis' homily during his daily morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta. Today's first reading...
ASK FATHER: Punching the Archbishop after he punches you
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 26, 2015 at 11:09 pm From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
At the conclusion of a friendly and fruitful meeting between a number of laity and the archbishop this evening, the archbishop punched me in the arm in a...
Hugging Jesus
Integrated Catholic Life - Jan 26, 2015 at 11:01 pm I thoroughly enjoy my work and ministry of writing and speaking about the Catholic faith and God’s amazing love for us, as well as meeting the countless fascinating people along...
Nigerian Prelate Fears Boko Haram Will Take Over North Before Elections
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 26, 2015 at 10:44 pm A Nigerian bishop fears that the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram will conquer the northeast of the country before the end of elections. In an interview with Fides, Bishop...
Pope Francis' Lenten Message 2015
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 26, 2015 at 10:26 pm Here is the text of Pope Francis' Lenten Message for2015, which reflects on the theme: "Make your hearts firm" (James 5:8). * * *
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Lent is a time of...
No more apologetics, then? Pope Francis' January 25 homily on ecumenism
Rorate Coeli - Jan 26, 2015 at 10:21 pm January 25, as usual, saw the celebration of Second Vespers at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, with the Pope leading it, in order to mark the end of the annual Week...
ASK FATHER: Bisexual woman called hypocrite by mother for not accepting sister’s transgender lifestyle
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 26, 2015 at 9:31 pm From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
I am a young woman who also happens to be bisexual. Because it clashes with my faith values, I freely choose NOT to act on my sexual attraction to women...
Little Steps
Journey of a Catholic Nerd Writer - Jan 26, 2015 at 8:46 pm Today I drove to the Cathedral in downtown L.A. It may not seem like a big deal to most of you but when you've had anxiety/panic disorder for half of your life, it's a huge deal....
Bishop Paprocki offers Pontifical High Mass in D.C.
Rorate Coeli - Jan 26, 2015 at 8:29 pm After the March for Life on 22 January 2015 in Washington, D.C., a pontifical High Mass was offered by His Excellency Thomas John Paprocki, bishop of Springfield, Illinois, at...
Pope Francis sorry for remarks perceived as insulting large families
LifeSiteNews - Jan 26, 2015 at 6:42 pm I’m fairly sure the reason for the first turn around of Pope Francis comes thanks to the most powerful force for good on this earth.
Introducing Marriage Rx: CatholicMom.com’s New Advice Column!
CatholicMom.com - Jan 26, 2015 at 6:30 pm
We are thrilled to announce a new CatholicMom resource especially for you! Marriage Rx is our new monthly marriage advice column from Dr. Manuel P. Santos, M.D., and his wife...
Prayers offered upon death of prominent dissenting theologian
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 26, 2015 at 6:19 pm Hartford, Conn., Jan 26, 2015 / 05:19 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Father Richard P. McBrien, a Notre Dame theology professor who came to prominence for opposing Catholic teaching on...
