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Family and faith: Michael Keaton’s poignant acceptance speech at the Golden Globes
The Deacon's Bench - Jan 11, 2015 at 10:19 pm He thanked his mother who prayed the rosary and went to Mass, and his large family. Take a look below.
2015 Paschal candle art
Homeschool Goodies - Jan 11, 2015 at 9:06 pm Be patient! As soon as the 2015 Paschal candle art is available, I will post a link right here.
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In new interview, pope defends his criticism of the global economy
The Deacon's Bench - Jan 11, 2015 at 7:25 pm From National Catholic Reporter: Pope Francis strongly defends his repeated criticisms of the global market economy in a new interview released Sunday, rebutting those who accuse...
Sermon for the Feast of the Holy Family
Rorate Coeli - Jan 11, 2015 at 6:48 pm “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he
created him; male and female he created them.”
(Genesis 1:27)
It was in a time of what he perceived as a real crisis...
Pope to Diplomatic Corps: Culture of Rejection Spawns Violence and Death
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm In his traditional annual address to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See today, Pope Francis renewed his call for peace in a world where a “mentality of rejection”...
Vatican Spokesman Says There Are No Immediate Threats
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm The Holy See denied reports by several news organizations of possible security threats to St. Peter’s and Vatican City. European cities have been in heightened alert since last...
Nigerian Archbishop Denounces Boko Haram's Use of Children as Human Bombs
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos has called on the international community to act swiftly against the radical Islamist group Boko Haram in Nigeria. The prelate’s call for...
Paris Cardinal's Message to Catholics of the City
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm Here is a translation of the message from the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, Andre Vingt-Trois, read during this past Sunday’s Masses in all the parishes of Paris regarding the...
Does Religion Really Have a 'Smart-People Problem'?
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm Here is a reflection by Father Robert Barron, founder of the global ministry Word on Fire, and the Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary. He is the creator of the award winning...
Feast of the Holy Family
Saint Louis Catholic - Jan 11, 2015 at 5:44 pm I hope you had a blessed feast day. Good advice on how to imitate the Holy Family, from today's Epistle: Colossians 3:12-17Put ye on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and...
'Hermeneutics of compassion': how a crucifix restoration offers hope to the poor
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 11, 2015 at 5:03 pm Rome, Italy, Jan 11, 2015 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- After receiving inspiration from an aged crucifix, Cardinal James Stafford commissioned it to be restored as a sign of...
References to the Temple Operating After A.D. 70?
Jimmy Akin.org - Jan 11, 2015 at 4:42 pm Scholars are frequently forced to play detective to determine when an ancient book was written.
Ancient books did not have copyright dates neatly printed on a page at the front of...
Comment on St. Norbert College and the Catholic vision of life by Christine Whipp
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Jan 11, 2015 at 4:38 pm Thank you, Bishop Ricken, for speaking out clearly and charitably.
Francis asked Mexican cardinal-designate to delay retirement
Catholic Herald - Jan 11, 2015 at 3:56 pm Cardinal-designate Alberto Suárez Inda hoped to retire as leader of an archdiocese hit hard by organised crime violence, but Pope Francis had other ideas.
“When we were in Rome in...
Pope Francis baptizes babies, compares God's Word to mother's milk
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 11, 2015 at 3:15 pm Vatican City, Jan 11, 2015 / 02:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis baptized 33 babies at the Sistine Chapel on Sunday, advising families to set an example for their children...
Even in the coldest weather…
St. Louis Areopagus - Archdiocesan Blog - Jan 11, 2015 at 1:09 pm A “wintery-mix” is hitting the St. Louis area today, reminding those who marched during the Generation Life St. Louis Pilgrimage last year of the cold snowstorm that hit D.C....
Baltimore Sun plugs God-shaped hole in its earlier feature on Justin Forsett of the Ravens
GetReligion - Jan 11, 2015 at 12:57 pm I realize that the Baltimore Ravens lost to Tom Brady last night in the National Football League playoffs. Nevertheless, I want to salute The Baltimore Sun for its A1 pregame...
Pope Francis: Jesus' baptism opened the heavens
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm Vatican City, Jan 11, 2015 / 11:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis encouraged Christians to remember their baptism with “joy,” as he reflected on the role of Jesus Christ’s...
It’s Carnival Time
Homeschool Goodies - Jan 11, 2015 at 12:14 pm Tuesday, February 17th is Mardi Gras! Looking for ways to celebrate Fat Tuesday?
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Francis: To care for the poor is not communism, It is the Gospel
Vatican Insider - Jan 11, 2015 at 10:52 am
