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WDTPRS: Epiphany – Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 3, 2015 at 1:21 pm In the ancient Western Church and in the East, Epiphany was more important than the relative latecomer Christmas. Epiphany is from the Greek word for a divine “manifestation” or...
'Devout Muslim' killer?: New York Times profiles gunman who assassinated two New York City police officers
GetReligion - Jan 3, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Was the New York City cop killer a "devout Muslim?"
In a long, top-of-Page 1 profile, today's New York Times uses that description in the lede:
His entire life, Ismaaiyl Brinsley...
Beyond Words with Mark Hart for January 4, 2015
CatholicMom.com - Jan 3, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Mark Hart discusses the scriptures for Sunday’s Mass and helps us to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word.
Watch this video on YouTube.
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For sale: Europe’s empty churches
The Deacon's Bench - Jan 3, 2015 at 11:51 am Arnhem Skate Hall, formerly the Church of St. Joseph (photo: Facebook) From the Wall Street Journal: Two dozen scruffy skateboarders launched perilous jumps in a soaring old...
The value of a real letter
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 3, 2015 at 11:31 am
Click to buy!
We have become so used to email and texts. Do we write letters anymore?
Last year I resolved to write more by hand. I actually thought about making a bargain with...
Tango in St. Peter’s whilst the Barque goes adrift
Rorate Coeli - Jan 3, 2015 at 11:14 am by Roberto de Mattei
Il Foglio
January 3, 2015
[While Rome burns]
Perhaps future historians will document that they were dancing the tango in the year 2014 in St. Peter’s Square...
Epiphany Photopost Request
New Liturgical Movement - Jan 3, 2015 at 10:58 am We will be doing a photopost for the feast of Epiphany, possible more than one if we get enough submissions; please send your photos (regardless of the form, rite or date of the...
Learn from Luther… and kneel to receive Holy Communion!
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 3, 2015 at 10:42 am The brilliant Fr. Hunwicke has a keen eye.
To wit:
Learning from Luther
Cardinal Marx believes in learning from Luther. Today, Rorate publishes a nice early engraving of Lutherans...
Changing the Landscape for the New Year
CatholicMom.com - Jan 3, 2015 at 9:30 am
Photo credit, Katya Rosien
As the new year begins, maybe there is a situation that is heavy on your heart. The current racial tensions, fears of terrorism or even family division...
Looking ahead: From 'Cuomo Catholicism' to questions about Jeb Bush
GetReligion - Jan 3, 2015 at 9:00 am
It's time for reporters to start preparing themselves for a new “religious issue” if, as expected, Jeb Bush runs for U.S. president.
Bush, a former Episcopalian who converted to...
Holy Name of Jesus
Communio - Jan 3, 2015 at 8:43 am May the Most Holy Name of Jesus be praised and worshiped now and forever! By no other name are we saved!
Saint Bernadine of Siena preached:
“O glorious name, graceful name, lovely...
Michael Keaton Defends His Catholic School
Catholic Vote - Jan 3, 2015 at 8:41 am
First Jimmy Fallon fondly remembered the Latin Mass. Then Bill Murray did. Now Michael Keaton, the actor best known for Batman and Beetlejuice, is speaking about the positive...
"In the Bleak Mid-winter"
Commonweal - Jan 3, 2015 at 8:01 am With wishes for Epiphany blessings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRobryliBLQ
For Catholics in Ukraine 'the situation in the war zones is catastrophic'
EWTN - World Catholic News - Jan 3, 2015 at 7:35 am Kharkiv, Ukraine, Jan 3, 2015 / 08:01 am (EWTN News/CNA).-
For Bishop Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizha, the situation in Eastern Ukraine is dramatic: his diocese...
For Catholics in Ukraine 'the situation in the war zones is catastrophic'
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 3, 2015 at 7:01 am Kharkiv, Ukraine, Jan 3, 2015 / 06:01 am (Aid to the Church in Need).- For Bishop Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizha, the situation in Eastern Ukraine is dramatic: his...
The transformation of Boston’s “Little Rome”
The Deacon's Bench - Jan 3, 2015 at 6:04 am Cardinal’s residence (photo: Boston College) From The New York Times: The house on the rise has long been a symbol of Catholicism in Boston. When it was built, its grandeur...
Tolkien Redone: The Book of Helen
CatholicMom.com - Jan 3, 2015 at 6:00 am The Book of Helen, at first glance, doesn’t appear to be a Catholic novel, but then again, neither does the work of JRR Tolkien. Just as The Lord of the Rings does, The Book of...
Daily Gospel Reflection for January 3, 2015
CatholicMom.com - Jan 3, 2015 at 5:00 am
Today’s Gospel: John 1:29-34
Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
As John the Baptist sees Jesus coming towards him, he cries out, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes...
