JESUS CHRIST’S WILL FOR ME – “Jesus wills to possess your heart completely; he wills you to be a great saint.” (St. Therese of Lisieux, Magnificat for January, p. 325)
Anglican bishop kidnapped in Nigeria – Benin City, Nigeria, Jan 26, 2010 / 01:04 am ( CNA ).- The Anglican Bishop of the Benin Diocese in Nigeria was kidnapped on January 24 after celebrating Sunday mass at
Benedict XVI gives Austin Catholics new bishop – Austin, Texas, Jan 26, 2010 / 11:54 am ( CNA ).- Catholics of the Diocese of Austin rejoiced this morning to hear the words “Habemus episcopum! (We have a bishop!),”
Caritas worldwide donations for Haiti up to $65 million – Port au Prince, Haiti, Jan 26, 2010 / 03:31 pm ( CNA ).- Following an appeal on Jan. 21 for $42 million to provide 200,000 survivors of the disastrous earthquake in
Consistory may be on the horizon, Vatican experts predict – Vatican City, Jan 26, 2010 / 12:38 pm ( CNA ).- Citing the high number of cardinals reaching 80 years of age, Vatican experts say the possibility of a consistory taking
Pope asks for constant prayers for Christian unity – Rome, Italy, Jan 26, 2010 / 11:42 am ( CNA ).- The Holy Father closed the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with Vespers at the Roman Basilica of St. Paul’s
Vatican to raise funds for Haiti with new stamp – Vatican City, Jan 26, 2010 / 10:52 am ( CNA ).- The Holy See’s Philatelic and Numismatic Office, otherwise known as the Stamp and Coin Office, announced on Tuesday that
Inside the Passion – Book Recommendation – FREE SMALL GROUP STUDY GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL WHO PURCHASE “INSIDE THE PASSION” FROM THIS BLOG This beautiful four week study guide will help take you deeper into
Feast of Saints Timothy and Titus – Look at the great zeal for the spread of the Gospel we find in these men of the early Church! Do we pray for the strength and courage to proclaim our faith with the
The Two Lists – Over at Inside Catholic , I have an article out about some thoughts I had when I saw the angry counter-protesters at the March for Life. You can check it out here: The
Don’t Feed the Poor! They’ll Breed! – Margaret Sanger call your office. We’d like to throw you a victory party. Sanger who was very intent on stopping minorities and the poor from breeding, seems to have
Jen F. Sees Hatred – Go check this one out at Inside Catholic . Jen Fulwiler writes about her trip to the March for Life. Of all the things I remember about the Texas March for Life in
NOW Prez: “A Fetus Is Not a Life.” – CNN quoted NOW President Terry O’Neill saying something so outlandish I’m surprised CNN quoted it. Well not really but…you know. ” A fetus is not a life, sorry ,” NOW
The Media Translation Machine – I’m convinced that the media has a huge clunky translation machine that automatically translates the preferred nomenclature of conservatives into liberal speak. I mean,
The NASCAR of Apologetics – I am a flawed man. I love to listen to Catholic apologetics. I listen to apologetics CDs, I read apologetic books, and I love to listen to apologetics on the radio. I
Anglican Bishop Kidnapped in Nigeria – Benin City, Nigeria, Jan 26, 2010 (CNA).- The Anglican Bishop of the Benin Diocese in Nigeria was kidnapped on January 24 after celebrating Sunday mass at the Benin City
Benedict XVI Gives Austin New Bishop – Austin, Texas, Jan 26, 2010 (CNA).- Catholics of the Diocese of Austin rejoiced this morning to hear the words �Habemus episcopum! (We have a bishop!),� after it was
Commitment To Christian Unity Is a Task for Everyone – VATICAN CITY, 26 JAN 2010 (VIS) – Yesterday evening in the Roman basilica of St. Paul’s Outside-the-Walls, the Holy Father presided at the celebration of second Vespers
Communique from Pontifical Council for Christian Unity – VATICAN CITY, 26 JAN 2010 (VIS) – The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity today published the following communique: The council, the communique reads, “has
Consistory May Be on the Horizon, Vatican Experts Predict – Vatican City, Jan 26, 2010 (CNA).- Citing the high number of cardinals reaching 80 years of age, Vatican experts say the possibility of a consistory taking place soon is
Other Pontifical Acts – VATICAN CITY, 26 JAN 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father appointed Bishop Joe S. Vasquez, auxiliary of Galveston-Houston, U.S.A., as bishop of Austin (area 57,424, population
Pontifical Academies: Open to New Knowledge – VATICAN CITY, 26 JAN 2010 (VIS) – This morning in the Holy See Press Office a conference was held to present “Pontifical Academies for a New Christian Humanism”, an
Pope Asks for Prayers for Christian Unity – Rome, Italy, Jan 26, 2010 (CNA).- The Holy Father closed the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with Vespers at the Roman Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside-the-walls on the
Pope Says Now Is Time for United Testimony – ROME, JAN. 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is appealing to all Christians to give a common witness starting immediately, even though full unity has not yet been
Beat the Blahs – Susie Lloyd: 10 Ways to Brighten Your Day | Do you get the blahs? Mine come nearly every day from two to four in the afternoon. Afternoons were always tough. A
Circle Media Family – Robyn Lee: Special Visitors at the Office | Last week Danielle was scheduled to come to Circle Media for the “closing” of the Spring 2010 issue. Not only were we blessed
Extracurricular Balancing Act – Lisa Hendey: How do you keep it all under control? | Yesterday was “one of those days”. Busy with work, tired from a full weekend, and burdened by a heavy “to do” list,
Is He Home Yet? – Arwen Mosher: How do you beat the late-afternoon slump? | Because of my new resolution to be joyful, I’m noticing the less joyful parts of my life more clearly. For
Meeting You! – Rachel Balducci: when Online meets In Real Life | I had the opportunity to speak at a women’s breakfast this past Saturday and imagine my delight when more than a few of
Speak Now – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Open Forum | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
The Gift of an Ordinary Day – Danielle Bean: words of wisdom from author Katrina Kenison | I am a big fan of Katrina Kenison. I have posted before about her book Mitten Strings for God, and I am
The Other Vocation Crisis – Rebecca Teti: | “Priest shortage.” That’s what usually comes to mind when we hear the term “vocations crisis.” In an interview last summer, however, New York’s
It’s an Election Year! – This year is an election year, and too many people still think that religion and politics don’t mix. But with so many public servants failing to tell the difference
Outrageous Statement of the Day – ABC’s Parenting Contributor Ann Pleshette Murphy said on “Good Morning America” Jan. 25 that parents must emphasize contraception and consensual sex to their teens
Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad Controversy Heats Up – CBS is facing pressure from pro-abortion groups to scrap the pro-life advertisement Focus on the Family plans to run featuring Tim Tebow. He is the University of Florida
Today on Kresta – January 26, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Jan. 26 4:00 – Kresta Comments – Planned Parenthood Director Fearmongers about Catholic hospitals Operating a Catholic
Tim Tebow Defends Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad under Fire – By Peter J. SmithMOBILE, Alabama, January 26, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – College football superstar Tim Tebow is standing fast behind a pro-life ad developed by Focus on
Lewd Rock Concert Takes Place in Church Sanctuary – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Catholics are expressing shock and outrage over an event that occurred at St. James Church in New York City which involved a
Religious Communities Resist Visitation – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist According to the office of Mother Mary Clare Millea, the Superior General in charge of directing a three-year study of U.S.
Feast of St. Agnes at St. Agnes Church in Minnesota – We were very pleased to be passed along these photos today from the feast of St. Agnes at St. Agnes Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, which was offered in
Minimalism and Monasticism – From a lecture on monastic architecture I have given to three different groups of monks and nuns: The building of an abbey—even a Romanesque abbey, and especially
The Tract or The Gospel Acclamation – Most of us in OF parishes will not be singing the tract during Lent this year. Although ideal, it is extremely difficult, changes from week to week, and requires an
Notes, photos from Haiti – By Mary DeTurris Poust In his role as Chairman of the Board for Catholic Relief Services , Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York visited Haiti this past weekend. While
“You never stop thinking about the baby you killed.” – This is one of the strangest, most schizophrenic abortion-related things I’ve seen in a long time, maybe ever. Penelope Trunk, a successful career advice
The NASCAR of Catholic Apologetics – Patrick Archbold of Creative Minority Report fame penned a witty and quite insightful take on Catholic “combat radio” in today’s National Catholic Register . Maybe
Anatomy of a Failing President – An article from “American Thinker Magazine” by Geoffrey P. Hunt “Barack Obama is on track to have the most spectacularly failed presidency since Woodrow Wilson. In the
Join us in April in the Holy Land! – We have a small, intimate group going to visit the Holy Land in April, right after Easter. Janet and I will be your guides. The weather will be gorgeous, the people
Who Was Timothy? Who Was Titus? – These were two tough guys who had an impact on our lives and we should know them — even though they lived two thousand years ago. Today is their feast day so take a few
Politics & Religion until you puke – Lots and lots to read today , but I’ll break it down for you, one section for religion, one for politics. Pols first – got this from Insty : You can read the lyrics here
Updates on Haiti, Kids & Ed – I hate to start off a Haiti round-up with an
"I told you so," so I will wait to say it and urge, you instead to go watch this very affecting video -watch the sigh of
“the hair-raising moment of the whole experience” – My musings continue about what is probably a myth that Latin worship is somehow too foreign or tooo haaard for parishes. This came from a reader: The following is from
“There is no place in the Church for a Pope Emeritus.” – ASCA has a story (in Italian) stating that the postulator of the cause of Pope John Paul II, Msgr. Slawomir Oder, says that in 1989, confirmed in 1994, the Pope had
A Continuity Revolution – From a reader: A German friend informed me that he just returned from Rome, and on Sat morning there were at least 8 TLM’s at the side altars in San Pietro. I don’t
Econ on da groun… econ on da groun – I picked this up from the always interesting Action Institute blog. Put yo coffee down down on da groun before watchin’ dis thang put yo mug on da groun’ you be looking
Prayer request for a priest – I am getting e-mail from a priest acquaintance, Fr. B, who is suffering from some pretty dreadful maladies. He is in a clinic right now. Would you in your charity stop
JESUS CHRIST’S WILL FOR ME – “Jesus wills to possess your heart completely; he wills you to be a great saint.” (St. Therese of Lisieux, Magnificat for January, p. 325)
