WORTHY OF CONTEMPLATION – “Jesus upon the cross was a spectacle which filled heaven and earth with amazement … It is this spectacle which ever was and ever will be the dearest object of the
Priest on leave following alleged confession violation – Milwaukee, Wis., Apr 23, 2010 / 03:00 am ( CNA ).- A Catholic priest in Wisconsin was placed on administrative leave while the Archdiocese of Milwaukee investigates a
Want to see more? Try Hulu Plus! – Big changes are in store for popular online site Hulu. The web site offers users the opportunity to see popular TV …
HTC ‘Incredible’ is indeed incredible – The sleek, super stylish smartphone HTC Incredible has won a glowing endorsement from Wired, a technology review …
Putting the ‘coke’ back into Coke – Cocaine, in Victorian times was an ingredient in the soft drink standby Coca Cola. The South American nation of …
Quotes to lift your day! – In honor of today’s first reading ( Acts 9:1-20 ), which tells the story of the conversion of St. Paul, here are some St. Paul quotes to uplift you on this Friday of the
7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 77) – — 1 — I never cease to be amazed at how important it is to have dedicated planning time each week. Every Sunday evening I take an hour go through the following
Caring About Children or Anti-Catholicism? – The latest glut of “news” stories by the media hitting the Catholic Church for abusing children has much more to do with anti-Catholicism than actually protecting
Kung Fooey – George Weigel has delicious rebuttal to the imbecilic letter published by theologetic Hans Kung. Rebuttal is actually being too kind. Smack down is more like it. Some
Selective Outrage over GOP Sexism – In what has to be one of the stupidest things said or done by the GOP in…well since the last time Michael Steele opened his mouth in front of a microphone, an Ohio
The Bishop of Bruges – Abuser Resigns – Ugh! Declaration of Bishop Roger Joseph Vangheluwe of Bruges, Belgium “When I was still just a priest, and for a certain period at the beginning of my episcopate, I
Attorney: Lawsuit Against Holy See Lacks Merit – Says Abuse Tragedy Is Used as Media Campaign VATICAN CITY, APRIL 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A U.S. lawsuit filed against the Holy See lacks merit and seems to be a publicity
Church in US to Study “Marriage Building” – Conference Will Look at Successful Parish Models WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Catholic Church in the United States has defined “marriage building”
Declaration of U.S. Lawyer Concerning Sex Abuse Case – VATICAN CITY, 23 APR 2010 (VIS) – With reference to the lawsuit against the Holy See which lawyers in the United States have filed at a federal court in Milwaukee, in
Declarations Concerning Resignation of Bishop of Bruges – VATICAN CITY, 23 APR 2010 (VIS) – Given below are the texts of two declarations, one by Bishop Roger Joseph Vangheluwe of Bruges, Belgium, concerning his resignation
French Bishops Ask: Why Not Be a Priest? – Launch Priestly Vocation Campaign PARIS, APRIL 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The bishops of France are asking young men to consider the priesthood in a new vocational campaign
Memoirs of an Exorcist – Interview With Author Who Spoke to Father Amorth By Antonio Gaspari ROME, APRIL 23 2010 (Zenit.org).- Father Gabriele Amorth is considered the most expert exorcist in
Pontifical Acts For April 23 – VATICAN CITY, 23 APR 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Bruges, Belgium, presented by Bishop Roger Joseph
Prayer for Vocations This Sunday – “Three Aspects … I Consider Essential for an Effective Priestly Witness” VATICAN CITY, APRIL 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As this Sunday is the 47th World Day of Prayer for
Prelates Talk Papal Trips, Spain’s Culture of Death – Cardinal Opens Plenary Assembly MADRID, Spain, APRIL 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The situation of family values is not improving in Spain, and instead, there is a “serious
Big Families Are the New Green – Simcha Fisher: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, One Baby at a Time | (Editor’s note: This article ran in the Spring 2010 issue of Faith & Family magazine, but it elicited
Grace to Cultivate Kindness – Elizabeth Foss: Today’s Small Steps Toward Kindness | Think: “Devout people are, as a class, the least kind of all classes. This is a scandalous thing to say; but the
Not a “Fun” Mom – Arwen Mosher: my confession | In today’s podcast we talked about parenting little ones, and I mentioned how much joy I get from my children. They are precious to me, and
Ordinary Time – Lisa Hendey: One of my favorite songs from Marie Bellet | Fr. John’s post today reminded me of one of my favorite songs – “Ordinary Time” by the amazing Catholic
Overcoming Evil With Sweet – Rebecca Teti: | “Evilest pictures of the pope.” That’s been a mighty popular internet “meme” the past few weeks. Blogger Anna Arco “fights” back with Sweetest Pictures
Should I Be a ‘Working Mom’? – Fr. John Bartunek, LC: Ask a Priest vol. 13 | Q: I am an at-home mom of 4 young children (none of them in school yet) and it’s terrible to admit, but I can’t help but
Teach Your Children Well – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Education | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
What April Showers Bring – Hallie Lord: Fashion Friday! | April showers bring May flowers … or so the saying goes. Those same April showers surely call for a cute umbrella, don’t you think? And
Vocations Sunday – This Sunday is “Vocations Sunday.” We pray that many will hear the call to the priesthood, the call to devote themselves fully to the proclamation of the Gospel of
Crude words from a Cardinal and a Senator – “A proposed immigration bill in Arizona has escalated a war of words between a Senator and Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony. The cardinal attacked the bill on his
Outrageous Statement of the Day – Academy Award-winning Director James Cameron said that climate change is “as great as the threat” the United States faced in World War II. Enough said.
Today on Kresta – April 23, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Apr. 23 “Best of Kresta in the Afternoon” this week as Al and Nick participate in the Ave Maria Radio Membership Drive,
Pouillon Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison – By John JalsevacApril 23, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Harlan Drake, the truck driver who shot and killed pro-life activist James Pouillon and local gravel pit owner Mike
“Bombed Maria” Statue On its Way to America – by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The head of a statue of Our Lady that survived the horrific bombing of Nagasaki in 1945 is making its way to the U.N. in New
Pentagon Rescinds Invitation to Franklin Graham – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Complaints about comments made about Islam by evangelist Franklin Graham in the wake of Sept. 11 have caused the Pentagon to
SEC Officials Viewed Porn While Economy Collapsed – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist In a memo released last night by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the government agency in charge of overseeing
The Icons of Sr Petra Clare – When Pope Benedict XVI spoke recently to assembled artists (in the broadest sense of the term) in Rome, he was echoing John Paul II and Paul VI in calling for a new
Antony Flew, a former atheist who discovered God, RIP – World Pays Tribute on Death of Atheist Turned Believer Leading academics, philosophers and members of the Christian faith across the world continue to pay tribute to
Bishop Vangheluwe of Bruges, Belgium, resigns – Another episcopal domino topples as public awareness of and outrage at the clergy sexual abuse problem increases. Although I wish that this problem would evaporate
Still Not Alone in My Home Office – When Bella or the other grandkids are not keeping my company, my 91 year old father is. He is the best dad in the world and took good care of me when I was a kid. I am
“No one wants to see Pope prostrate…” – As we’ve wondered about the impact of a Great Prostration , I remembered this discussion on In the Arena, the current-events panel show produced by NET-TV in the Diocese
God and Man: News Roundup – In no particular order, here are the stories that are taking up space in my tab-bar today: Surprise! Obamacare is going to increase your expenses ! Right on top of all
Palate Cleanser – The God and Man Roundup below got me itching to hear David Bowie’s Modern Love : Never gonna fall for (Modern Love) walks beside me (Modern Love) walks on by (Modern
23 April: Talk Like Shakespeare Day – An oldie but a perennially valid goodie. A dear friend sent this excellent piece: In recognition of Shakespeare’s 445th Birthday, this Thursday, April 23, 2009, will be
BLOGNIC FINAL! Sat. 24 April – 4-7 pm – The Dubliner – The Washington DC blognic will be atThe Dubliner 202.737.3773 520 N Capitol Street NorthwestWashington, DC 20001-1510 4-7 pm recommended Get Directions(202) 737-3773 One
Instruct Fr. Z in a matter of great importance – I have decided that I am nearly completely ignorant on a topic of grave importance. I don’t know much about Country Music.What provoked this? I occasionally zoom around
The Feeder Feed: Old Master Edition – I am in the National Gallery, gallery 3 enjoying Italian Gothic painting. Here is a tryptich of Puccio Di Simone and Allegretto Nuzi. The subject is Our Lady Enthroned,
WORTHY OF CONTEMPLATION – “Jesus upon the cross was a spectacle which filled heaven and earth with amazement … It is this spectacle which ever was and ever will be the dearest object of the
