BEING A DISCIPLE – “The way we treat those around us is the feature by which we will be known as Christ’s disciples. Our degree of union with Him will be seen in our understanding for
Archbishop Chaput responds to criticisms of JFK speech – Rome, Italy, Apr 21, 2010 / 12:56 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Following criticism of his recent JFK speech by an Italian scholar, Archbishop Charles Chaput responded today,
Bishops of Argentina begin plenary assembly – Buenos Aires, Argentina, Apr 21, 2010 / 12:01 pm ( CNA ).- With a Mass at the Cathedral of Buenos Aires celebrated by Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio and concelebrated by
‘Bombed Maria’ statue blessed by Pope headed to U.S. – Rome, Italy, Apr 21, 2010 / 04:16 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- After the general audience on Wednesday morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father blessed what remains of a statue
Cuban crisis must come to an end, says Catholic cardinal – Havana, Cuba, Apr 21, 2010 / 02:58 pm ( CNA ).- The leader of the Catholic Church in Cuba, Cardinal Jaime Ortega, released an interview on Monday which not only affirmed
Ex-gays deserve a seat at Republican table, leader says – Washington D.C., Apr 21, 2010 / 01:25 am ( CNA ).- Citing the inattention of the Republican leadership and a recent GOP spending scandal involving an erotic night club,
New website to help laity and clergy promote vocations – Washington D.C., Apr 21, 2010 / 03:43 am ( CNA ).- The U.S. bishops are preparing to launch a website to help laity and clergy promote vacations. The site aims to help
Thousands attend beatification of Spanish priest – Valladolid, Spain, Apr 20, 2010 / 10:09 pm ( CNA ).- Thousands of Catholics from around the world attended the beatification ceremony for Fr. Bernardo Francisco de Hoyos
Congo refugees take shelter in Betou – More than 100,000 people have been displaced in fighting in the western provinces of the Democratic Republic of …
European skies opening up – Airports across Europe are scrambling to make up a backlog of flights after a volcanic eruption in Iceland …
Phone shipments slowed due to ash cloud – Worldwide shipment of cell phones has been slowed this week due to the halting of flights over Europe. An eruption …
52. Christian Rock (Mt 16:13-20) – “Love for the Roman Pontiff must be in us a delightful passion, for in him we see Christ.” – St José María Escrivá Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus came to the region of
Church, NGOs lead protest vs mining – GENERAL SANTOS CITY, April 21, 2010—The local Catholic Church and anti-mining groups here are leading simultaneous protest activities against environmental destruction
Exercising when it’s not about vanity – My history with exercise goes something like this : A macabre dressing room experience prompts me to make a fist-shaking proclamation that — no, seriously this time –
7 Stupidest Environmentalist Movies – Tomorrow is Earth Day so I’m getting all my movies lined up for the day so I can watch them while I’m running the dryer (empty), turning on all the lights in the house,
Caption Contest of Greatest Pic Ever – 1) “And we’re going to South Dakota and Oregon and Washington and Michigan. And then we’re going to Washington, D.C. to take back the White House, Yeeeeeaaaaaargh!” 2)
Card. Castrillon-Hoyos Out At Latin Mass – The Traditional Latin Mass planned for April 24th honoring Pope Benedict on his five-year anniversary was scheduled to have Cardinal Dario Castrillon-Hoyos as the
Check out Pewsitter – Pewsitter is one of the best Catholic websites on the internet. If you don’t check it out often you really should. Tons of news and links. They seem to be asking their
CNN Poll: 39% of Americans Drunk Right Now – Shock poll. A CNN poll released Wednesday indicates that 61 percent of the public expect the president to nominate a liberal to replace John Paul Stevens on the Supreme
College Covers Transgender Surgery? – As if college tuition wasn’t expensive enough. Now if you want to send your child to an Ivy League university you might be footing the bill for this? Daily Pennsylvanian
Papers, Papers Please – We should be happy about this, why? Whether you know it or not, the next big political battle will be over immigration and it may be starting in just a matter of weeks.
Holy Father Recalls His Apostolic Trip to Malta – VATICAN CITY, 21 APR 2010 (VIS) – In today’s general audience, held in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope recalled his apostolic trip to Malta, which took place last Saturday
Holy See Calls for Holistic Development – Underlines Cultural Liberty and Values of Indigenous Peoples NEW YORK, APRIL 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The permanent observer of the Holy See at the United Nations is
Hong Kong Catholics Support Quake Victims – HONG KONG, APRIL 21, 2010 (Zenit.org). Catholics in Hong Kong are showing their solidarity with people of the Qinghai province who endured a 6.9-magnitude earthquake
Pontifical Acts For April 21 – VATICAN CITY, 21 APR 2010 (VIS) – His Beatitude Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, major archbishop of Kyiv-Halyc, Ukraine, having obtained the consent of the Synod of Bishops of
Pope Thanks Priests for Their Commitment to People of God – VATICAN CITY, 21 APR 2010 (VIS) – At the end of his catechesis in today’s general audience the Holy Father addressed greetings to various groups, among them pastors and
Priests Rally Around Benedict XVI – Audience Marked by Enthusiastic Support for Pope By Carmen Elena Villa VATICAN CITY, APRIL 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Today’s general audience concluded with the tune of
Charts and More – Danielle Bean: Coffee talk: NFP | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
Off to a Good Start – Danielle Bean: | I had to smile this morning when I saw this chart where the Gabby and her younger brothers are tallying their catches for the day.So far, just one
Open Your Ears – Elizabeth Foss: Today’s Small Steps Toward Kindness | Think: “Kind listening is often an act of the most delicate interior mortification, and is a great assistance
Stop Action and Intrigue – Lori Hadacek Chaplin: ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ Delivers Fun for Kids and Grown Ups Alike | Fantastic Mr. Fox, the latest in family-film fare, brought me back to my days in
Will You “Give Back”? – Lisa Hendey: Popular television show raises funds | Chances are if the television set in your home is turned on tonight, you might be joining the millions of Americans
“Who will roll away the stone for us?” – As the women went to Jesus’ tomb to anoint his body, they asked one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us?” The stone was huge, and it sealed the body of Jesus
Jesus Christ Broke The Power of Death – On Easter morning, the women who came to the tomb were asked, “Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here; he has been raised.” Jesus Christ broke the
Today on Kresta – April 21, 2010 – Talking about the Things That Matter Most on April 21 “Best of Kresta in the Afternoon” this week as Al and Nick participate in the Ave Maria Radio Membership Drive,
Breaking: Euthanasia Bill Defeated in Canada 228 – 59 – By Patrick B. CraineOTTAWA, Ontario, April 21, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Canadian Parliament overwhelmingly defeated today the private members bill seeking to
Canadian Parliament Debates Euthanasia – Vote Today – By Patrick B. CraineOTTAWA, Ontario, April 21, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The private members bill seeking to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada received
‘Idol Gives Back’ — To Pro-Abortion Groups – By Kathleen GilbertFRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 21, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Once again, “American Idol” is aligning itself with pro-abortion groups: among the groups
Letters to the Editor – Re: Survey: Concerned Parents Want Media, Gov’t to Fight TV SmutRegarding the best way to monitor television and other media. The opening sentence is very disturbing:
The Pill’s Deadly Affair with HIV/AIDS – By Joan Claire RobinsonApril 21, 2010 (PRI) – The world’s deadliest killer, HIV/AIDS, and the Birth Control Pill have been carrying on a secret and deadly “love affair”
Man Who Preached Atheism Dies a Believer – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The famous one-time atheist academic, Antony Flew, who experienced a profound conversion after studying research into genetics
Supreme Court Split on Religious Freedom Case – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Supreme Court Justices appeared sharply divided during arguments on Monday concerning whether or not a California law school
A Memo to Corpus Christi Watershed – Corpus Christi Watershed has been the creative force behind the digital distribution of liturgical music and liturgical enlightenment generally, pioneering the use of
Chrism Mass of Msgr. Rifan – Salvem a Liturgia has some images of the Chrism Mass of Msgr. Fernando Arêas Rifan of the Personal Apostolic Administration of Saint John Mary Vianney dedicated to the
More on the Pilgrimage in Trier, Germany – As noted by Gregor, a video has been made available with some of the sights and sounds of the Trier pilgrimage. Here is that video.
Celebrating the service of volunteers – Posted by Mary DeTurris Poust In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 19-23, Catholic Charities USA is highlighting the work of individual volunteers and volunteer
On health care reform, the bishops got it right – By Russell Shaw In the wake of passage of the health care bill, some Catholics are complaining that the bishops erred in the end by opposing the measure over the
MADE (sterile) IN CHINA – This is outrageous even by Communist Chinese standards of outrageous crimes against humanity. Doctors in southern China are working around the clock to fulfil a
– Christians now outnumber Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa by 2 to 1 A study published on April 15 by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has found that the number of
90 Year Olds Move In – My parents are 70 years married. My dad is 91. Today we moved them into our home for their last years. Four generations now in our home – 12 of us. All of us are pleased
My Busy Office – It is never quiet and I am never along :-) Little Bella keeps me company.
Pope Benedict: 6 Accusations, 1 Question – The Passion of Pope Benedict. Six Accusations, One Question by Sandro Magister Pedophilia is only the latest weapon aimed against Joseph Ratzinger. And each time, he is
Weigle Pounds Kung – Weigel rips Küng for attack on Pope Benedict George Weigel takes Hans Küng to task for his vituperative personal attack on Pope Benedict XVI, calling it “mean-spirited
The Great Prostration; Count Me In – In an impromptu, and very beautiful homily , Pope Benedict XVI last week brought up the issue of penance: Penance is grace; it is a grace that we recognize our sin, it
The Heart of the Matter – I was thinking about this : The fullness of healing, of course, can only come when the victims finally feel capable of saying “I forgive you…” That moment -which cannot
23-26 April – Washington DC – BLOGNIC? – I will be in Washington, DC from Friday 23 – 26 Monday April. I am wondering if anyone might be interested in a blognic. There may be some people in town for the
Happy Birthday Rome! – Today is the traditional observed 2763rd anniversary of the founding of Rome! 2763 AUC! For more on the fellow who worked out the date, see this.
POLL ALERT! (Not really) POLL ALERT! – This was from CMR about POTUS and SCOTUS:CNN Poll: 39% of Americans Drunk Right Now Shock poll. A CNN poll released Wednesday indicates that 61 percent of the public
BEING A DISCIPLE – “The way we treat those around us is the feature by which we will be known as Christ’s disciples. Our degree of union with Him will be seen in our understanding for
