BE CONFORMED TO CHRIST – “Let us not so anxiously or so proudly busy ourselves in the occupations of this present life as not to struggle, with the whole affection of our hearts, to be conformed
Pope calls for united front against ‘slavery of money’ – Vatican City, Feb 25, 2010 / 11:18 am ( CNA ).- On Wednesday, the Holy See’s Press Office released the full contents of a letter from the Holy Father to the president of
Rick and Karen Santorum to receive 2010 Poverello Medal – Steubenville, Ohio, Feb 25, 2010 / 02:11 am ( CNA ).- Citing the “outstanding” pro-life and pro-family witness of former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and his wife Karen, the
Spanish Senate passes new law on abortion – Madrid, Spain, Feb 25, 2010 / 12:48 pm ( CNA ).- The Spanish Senate voted Wednesday to pass the Socialist government’s new law on abortion. The decision will allow women
Wisconsin diocese withholding 2010 funds from CCHD – Green Bay, Wis., Feb 25, 2010 / 06:15 pm ( CNA ).- The Diocese of Green Bay in Wisconsin has chosen to withhold its annual funding of the Catholic Campaign for Human
Nation’s jobless under half a million – Some analysts are blaming the wild winter weather. In any case, those seeking work in the U.S. is bubbling under …
St. Teresa – Prayer and reflection on mortification – “Why O Lord, should I be preoccupied with my fears and lose courage in the face of my weakness? You give me to understand that I must fortify myself in humility, and
Democrat Dictionary – Taxsperity – The uniquely moronic notion that prosperity can be achieved through increases in taxation. Biparthenasia – The art of killing the opposition party by
Highlights Or Lowlights of the Obama Summit – My opinion: Obama looked really really bad at the healthcare summit. It got so bad I was waiting for Obama to blurt out an agreed upon safety word to end it. A lot went
If Planned Parenthood WasToyota – Were it not for double standards, the gummint would have no standards at all. As you probably have heard by now, President and CEO of Toyota Corp., Akio Toyoda was
New Focus on the Family Ad Pulled – How dare Focus on the Family put up an ad so disgusting that it forced the NCAA to pull it? How could they put up an ad featuring a father holding his son and the words,
Christian Father and Sons Killed in Their Mosul Home – Mosul, Iraq, Feb 24, 2010(CNA).- The persecution of Christians in Iraq escalated on Tuesday, as three relatives of a Syro-Catholic priest were killed in their own home
German Bishops Ask Forgiveness for Sex Abuse – Freiburg, Germany, Feb 24, 2010 (CNA).- On Tuesday, the German Conference of Catholic Bishops began their plenary session. On the first day of meetings, president of the
Pontiff Pleas for Iraqi Christians’ Safety – VATICAN CITY, FEB. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is asking the Iraqi government to increase security around places of worship; a letter to the Iraqi prime minister
Rick and Karen Santorum To Receive Steubenville Honor – Steubenville, Ohio, Feb 25, 2010 (CNA).- Citing the
"outstanding" pro-life and pro-family witness of former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and his wife Karen, the Franciscan
Turin Readies for One Million Shroud Viewers – By Chiara Santomiero TURIN, Italy, FEB. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- More than a million pilgrims have made reservations to view the Shroud of Turin when it is displayed this
U.S. Bishops: Enact Pro-life Health Care Reform – February 25, 2010 The United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging congressional leaders to �commit themselves to enacting genuine health care reform
40 Bags and Fighting Fatigue – Lisa Hendey: Join us for a chat on this week’s podcast | On this week’s episode of the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above)
Baby? Toddler? Preschooler? – Arwen Mosher: How do you define them? | My Blaise, who is thirteen months old, has made big strides this week. Just days ago he would take three tentative steps from the
Best Baby Gear – Rachel Balducci: What’s worth having? | When Henry was born over two years ago, most of our baby gear was either outdated, overused or just plain gone. It had been
How to Stay Strong Spiritually During Lent – Fr. John Bartunek, LC: Ask a Priest vol. 8 | Q: Every year I start out Lent with great ambition and hope for spiritual growth, but somewhere along the way I lose
Husbands & Wives – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Marriage | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
Keep On Bagging – Danielle Bean: Just a friendly reminder to … purge! | Are you taking part in our Lenten challenge to rid your home of 40 bags of clutter this Lent? This is just a
Marriage Support En Español – Rebecca Teti: “Por Tu Matrimonio” launches | Strengthening marriage is a high priority for our bishops as you know. To complement their popular website For Your
On Big Families – Rachel Balducci: and some of the advantages | At the end of a very long day, where I felt outnumbered and outmatched and wanting to lock myself in the bathroom for as
Pass the Prosciutto – Sherry Antonetti: Confessions of a Foodie Mom | I have foodie obsession disorder but it’s okay, I have it under control now. It all started last summer when I went to
Rock On, Mom! – Danielle Bean: Small Successes vol. 56 | It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of
Prophecy Resources – A reader writes: Could you recommend some good materials on understanding prophecy in Scripture? I found myself in a discussion with a Seventh-Day Adventist who is
Outrageous Statement of the Day – Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-Pa.), who is Catholic, twice declined to say whether presidential adviser Harry Knox should resign for claiming that the Pope is “hurting people in
Today on Kresta – February 25, 2010 – Talking about the Things That Matter Most on Feb. 25 4:00 – Conversing with God in Lent: Praying the Sunday Mass Readings with Lectio Divina Lectio divina is an ancient
US bishops renew push for health care reform – The United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging congressional leaders to “commit themselves to enacting genuine health care reform that will
40 Days for Life Becoming a Global Phenomenon – Commentary by David Bereit, National Coordinator, 40 Days for LifeFebruary 24, 2010 (40DaysforLife) – As we open the second week of our 40 Days for Life campaign, I’d
Commentary on February 24 News – Barack Obama seems to have inadvertently forced the rise of an increasingly determined group of pro-life Democrat Congressmen. This new phenomenon bodes well for the
Day 9 of 40 Days for Life: The Difference You Can Make – Commentary by David Bereit, National Coordinator, 40 Days for LifeFebruary 25, 2010 (40DaysforLife.com) – Do you know how important your presence in front of an
Risk of Stillbirth 4 Times Higher After IVF – AARHUS, Denmark, February 22, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Women who become pregnant with a single fetus after in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm
Fr. Pavone Calls for Burial of Fetuses Found in Freezer – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, said today that the 24 bodies of dead babies found in the freezer of a
IVF Babies May be at Risk for Stillbirth – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist New research has found that that women who conceive through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Report Warns of “God Gap” in US Foreign Policy – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A new report issued by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs warns of a serious “capabilities gap” in American foreign policy
Divine Praises – In the spirit of renewal, solemnity, and active participation, here is a plainchant version of the Divine Praises that any congregation could sing.
Introit: Second Sunday of Lent – From this new site comes an edition and recording of the entrance for the 2nd Sunday in Lent: Here is the chant in English, so that you can compare as you listen
Minor Basilicas of Rome: Santa Maria in Domnica – From the Churches of Rome Wiki : Santa Maria in Domnica is also known as Santa Maria alla Navicella and is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The church is believed
What if we just said, “Why don’t you just get over it?” – The jungle drums of frustration and panic are beating in reaction to the impending revision of the Roman Missal. Granted, the syncopation is a bit uneven, and the
Absent from the Body = Present with the Lord? – I realize now – that as a Protestant — I misquoted the Bible when challenging Catholics about Purgatory. Catholics taught that there was a “transition” between earth and
Obama’s Salvation in One “Smart” Step – Rick at Brutally Honest wonders if some member of the press might ask Obama to define what he means by socialism , given Obama’s statement yesterday : “Contrary to the
Another brick in the Wall of Solomon – Time and time again I read about how archeologists discover things which confirm “tales” from ancient authors or from Scripture, putting skeptics and scoffers in their
Curling continues – The women of Canada are dueling the women of Switzerland. Oh the drama! Post from: WDTPRS Curling continues Post from: WDTPRS Curling continues
LITURGICAL MEETING ALERT – I understand the meeting of the North American Society of Aspiring Liturgists (NASAL) is to be held at Sea World in Orlando, FL. Most of the talks will be held at the
QUAERITUR: Can laypeople own a monstrance? – From a reader: I trust your judgment and I would like to know if it is ok to own a miniature monstrance. Sites online sell them. [Image attached for reference.] It’s a
QUAERITUR: How to do vespers in a parish? – I have been getting more and more news of parishes implementing some form of the Office or Liturgy of Hours for the people to sing. I want to put this out there for
Registration update – I just approved a passel of registrations which had piled up during my recent travel. Sorry about the delay. However, there were some which I did not approve. I won’t
Scrolling posts reminder – Dont’ forget these, which have scrolled off:Sermon for 1st Sunday of Lent (1962MR)QUAERITUR: It is hard to learn the “Tridentine Mass”? From the LCWR: Lenten Carbon Fast
The Feeder Feed – Back at last for a time at home, I have been able to note the changes at the feeder. The first thing to note is how much they can eat. Holy cow. His scriptis, I note
To people who write and cite documents – I have noticed lately that when citing Church documents some writers are perhaps less than clear about the use of capitalization. Here is a small point for students and
BE CONFORMED TO CHRIST – “Let us not so anxiously or so proudly busy ourselves in the occupations of this present life as not to struggle, with the whole affection of our hearts, to be conformed
