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In All Things
Yesterday s clarification by the CDF about Pope Benedict s remarks on the use of condoms by Aids-infected prostitutes made in Light of the World seems on the surface to add very little But to those who have been following the discussions among the moral theologians it is in fact highly signific
In All Things
John DiIulio jr s excellent and quite laudatory review of Robert Putnam and David Campbell s recent book American Grace How Religion Divides and Unites Us which appeared in the Nov 22nd issue of America summed up his judgment American Grace is an instant classic as academically authoritativ
In All Things
Check out this LA Times article on a group of monks in California who are struggling to align a modern financial reality with an ancient way of life The Catholic monks of the New Camaldoli Hermitage have lived a world apart in the inspirational majesty of Big Sur for half a century They know well
The Good Word
Because of the tender mercy of our God the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who sit in the darkenss and the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 1 78-79 nbsp In his famous Spirit-inspired hymn Zachary praises God first for sending a savior to His P
In All Things
Breaking news from Phoenix earlier this afternoon Phoenix Diocese Strips St Joseph s Hospital of Catholic Status The decree by Bishop Olmsted can be found here Video of Bishop Olmsted s press conference can be found here The hospital s first response is here The National Catholic Reporter ha
In All Things
Last week there was an extra collection in our parish for retired priests and religious The end of the year brings many of us lay and clergy alike to reflect upon our life count our blessings and see where we are headed in the future Most readers of America are at the age where they either are
In All Things
I am very late to this video party but by reading the year-end New York Times account of memorable phrases in the USA from 2010 I came across this one double rainbow Did I miss something It turns out I missed in a theological and also in a mystical sense everything For the double rainbo
In All Things
Interesting to say the least nbsp The Vatican s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued a Note clarifying some of the confusion around the Holy Father s recent comments on HIV AIDS nbsp Now as far as I know nbsp there weren t many responsible commentators saying that the nbsp
In All Things
Dissecting the topic on Fox amp Friends nbsp Or at least as much as I can in 3 26 minutes nbsp By the way I note that for all of Fox s televised anger over the so-called War on Christmas the lobby of the Fox News Building had a menorah but no creche Watch the latest video at video fo
In All Things
It was almost poetic Pope Benedict s depiction yesterday in his speech to the Curia of the glories of the priesthood -- We realized afresh how beautiful it is that human beings are fully authorized to pronounce in God rsquo s name the word of forgiveness and are thus able to change the world to c
The Good Word
I will place the key of the House of David on his shoulder when he opens no one shall shut when he shuts no one shall open nbsp Isaiah 22 22 nbsp The word of God through Isaiah promised a nbsp king nbsp to replace a nbsp monarch who ruled Israel badly nbsp The nbsp Christian tradition
The Good Word
The blog Messy Jesus Business has a post on Advent and our Christmas habits called the disturbing poor baby Jesus by Sister Julia Walsh FSPA Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Here is an excerpt I am even more disturbed when I read the Christmas story in the bible and let it challenge
In All Things
Some very unfestive findings over at USA Today Come-all-ye-partiers trumps nbsp OCome All Ye Faithful nbsp for more than one in three people asked about their Christmas activities in a survey by LifeWay Research a Nashville-based Christian research organization A lot of Americans celebrate Chri
FaithFaith in Focus
What is it about the Annunciation that is so captivating? Here's a meditation on how the story of Gabriel's visit to Mary can help us in our own relationship with God .
In All Things
I know that the majority of those reading this are for many good reasons not thinking of becoming priests They are already married would not be happy without a spouse children and grandchildren are too old turned off on the church and its leadership because of recent scandals reject t
Signs Of the Times
The story of one abducted child who was forced by L.R.A. commanders to kill other children.
Signs Of the Times
Rome must acknowledge the “depth of anger and hurt” provoked by the apostolic visitation of American nuns, a Vatican official said.
Signs Of the Times
The Vatican said the recent election of new church leaders by government-controlled Catholic groups in China have "unilaterally damaged" hopes of improved relations.
Signs Of the Times
Infringements on the freedom of religion threaten peace worldwide as well as stifle authentic human development, the pope said.