Van der Sloot confesses to Lima murder – Dutch playboy and suspected killer Joran Van der Sloot has confessed to the murder of a girl in Lima, Peru. He has …
Clinton Calls GOP Senator “A Sinner?” – This has got to be one of the most ironic and hypocritical things I’ve seen in a while. Get this one from the NY Post : Former President Clinton has sent out a
Columnist: Church Wants Babies to Fill Pews – Bonnie Erbe of US News and World Report has said so many ridiculous things over the years that would be upsetting if anyone actually read US News and World Report
Necessity Is The Mother of Deception – I don’t know why but thus made me laugh (especially the part at the 2 min mark) from Viral Footage (Woman makes her own parking spot)
Re-Married Lesbian Bishops Are Hard To Shop For. – What happens when you sit on a three legged stool with only two legs? Out of the UK comes news that at a meeting of the Anglican House of Bishops in May, they voted for
This Was Covered. This Was Mostly Ignored – This protest outside the Scripps Spelling Bee was covered by the mainstream media. The protest was two or three people urging that English words should be made less
30 Churches Threatened In Indonesia In Past Year – JUNE 8 (Catholic World News) — Thirty Christian churches in the worlds largest Muslim nation have been burned down, attacked, or threatened with being closed by
Cardinal Rivera Says World Is Held Together By Prayer – Mexico City, Mexico, Jun 7, 2010 (CNA).- The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, expressed hope this week that not everything in the world is
Holy See Calls for End to Gaza Blockade – Recommends Investigation of Israeli Attack VATICAN CITY, JUNE 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As the forced isolation of the Gaza Strip again drew international attention last
Mother Leads Rosary at Son’s Beatification – Poles Celebrate Memory of Priest, Martyr of Communism WARSAW, Poland, JUNE 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Armed only with “truth, justice and charity,” Father Jerzy Popieluszko
Nine Beatifications Approved by the Pope – VATICAN CITY, 8 JUN 2010 (VIS) – The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff has announced that the following rites of beatification, approved by the
Personal Memories of Pius XII – Interview With Sister Margherita Marchione By Carmen Elena Villa ROME, JUNE 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The future Pope Pius XII enjoyed spending his summer vacations at the
Pontifical Acts For June 8 – VATICAN CITY, 8 JUN 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father: – Appointed Fr. William Fey O.F.M. Cap., delegate superior of the Capuchin Fathers in Papua New Guinea, as bishop of
Programme of Events for Closure of Year for Priests – VATICAN CITY, 8 JUN 2010 (VIS) – A world meeting of clergy will take place in Rome from 9 to 11 June to mark the end of the Year for Priests, called by Benedict XVI to
Happy Birthday, Danielle! – Rachel Balducci: | Today is the birthday of Danielle Bean—happy birthday, friend! Danielle, I know I speak for so many when I say thank you for all the inspiration and
How to Make Ice Cream in a Plastic Bag – Danielle Bean: and how not to | So I found this cool link the other day, which told me how to make ice cream with a few simple ingredients and a couple of plastic bags.
Is Your Family Accountable? – Lisa Hendey: Discover a wonderful new tool to help your troops! | Last week at RBTE, I had the pleasure of meeting a very cool Catholic dad – Bo Govea, founder of
June Brides – Rebecca Teti: nearly 600 of ‘em! | With high profile divorces much in the news, it’s good to remember that many marriages succeed. Last Sunday Archbishop Donald Wuerl
Seeking a Sign – Marion Fernandez-Cueto: Praying hard and trusting harder | Like many Christians, I often struggle to discern God’s will in my life. Faced with crucial decisions or
What’s On Your Mind? – 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:
Why Pastors Do Not Preach About Abortion – Many ask why pastors do not preach more about abortion. One reason that some give is that they do not want to hurt the people in the congregation who have had abortions.
Charlie Crist: Anything to Get Elected – Charlie Crist is flip-flopping again. When he was a Republican trying to win the Republican primary, Crist repeatedly stated he was pro-life and even said he would
Kresta Poll Question of the Day – Was Israel justified in raiding the “flotilla” heading to Gaza? 1) Yes – 2) No - Click Here to Answer the Question.
Today on Kresta – June 8, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on June 8 4:00 – Jesus and Money: A Guide for Times of Financial Crisis Widespread unemployment. Record home foreclosures. A
British Columbia Gvmt Rejects Request for Abortion Info – By Patrick B. CraineVANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 8, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The British Columbia Office of Information and Privacy has rejected an attempt by
Canadian Women Sue Birth Control Pill Manufacturer – By Thaddeus M. BaklinskiTORONTO, June 8, 2010 (LifeSIteNews.com) – A group of Canadian women is suing Bayer Pharmaceutical, claiming that the contraceptive pill
Letters to the Editor – Re: Sister Keehan Off Prestigious Hospital Board over Obamacare Fallout It is incomprehensiable how a person who is a member of a religious community can on the one hand
Pro-Life Hero to be Ordained – By James TillmanWASHINGTON, DC, June 7, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Following a journey from Reform Judaism through the Episcopal Church, pro-life hero Deacon Paul
The Power of the Media – Dear Friends of LifeSiteNews,In these difficult financial times an increasing number of people are telling me about the overwhelming number of “gimme” letters they are
Few Town Halls to be Held this Summer – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Citizens who are hoping to have their voices heard at town hall meetings this summer will be disappointed in many districts
Free Speech Banned in Washington DC – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The pro-life community in Washington DC is now forbidden to pray and counsel on the public property surrounding a local Planned
New Details Emerge in Murder of Bishop in Turkey – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Witnesses now say that the man responsible for the brutal murder of a bishop in Turkey last Thursday, an act not thought to be
Jeffrey Tucker: Thank You – For almost 5 years now, Jeffrey Tucker has been contributing to the NLM, bringing us news and commentary from the world of sacred music, not only here on the NLM, but
The Art of Pietro Annigoni (1910-1988) – When I was studying in Florence a few years ago I became aware of the work of the Italian painter Pietro Annigoni. His St Joseph the Worker was hanging in a Florentine
The Complete Stained Glass of Harry Clarke – Readers of this website will recall my longtime interest in the work of Irish illustrator and stained-glass designer Harry Clarke, whose stunning and somewhat
The Parish Evaluation Project? – The Parish Evaluation Project , founded some 37 years ago, seems to continue to captivate some parish administrators and pastors with its promise to come into the parish
From Mass at Capernaum to Jerusalem – Today we started out at Tabgha where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish — and yes, it WAS a miracle and not just a lot of people learning to share. Then to Capernaum
Islam, the tolerant religion? – Bishop’s accused killer shouted Islamic phrase The man charged with killing Bishop Luigi Padovese in Turkey reportedly shouted “Allah Akbar!” after repeating stabbing
Credit where it’s due – I can’t embed the video, but credit where it’s due , I give Nancy Pelosi props for hanging in there , allowing people to have their say, and not running away. When I see
Eavesdropping on Barack & Rahm – During the 2008 campaign, I wrote a little playlet wherein Candidate Obama visited Bill Clinton for advice on how to win. This morning, pondering the emergence of
Grassroots & Tuneful – Do you know the second verse? This USMC vet does, and he sings it better than I could:
The Brothers Karamazov – “. . . but it seemed to me that Alyosha was even more of a realist than the rest of us. Oh, of course, in the monastery he believed absolutely in miracles, but in my
Personal Memories of Pope Pius XII – The Coat of Arms of Pope Pius XII Personal Memories of Pius XII Interview With Sister Margherita Marchione By Carmen Elena Villa ROME, JUNE 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The
Peter’s Pence Collection Focuses on Love for Poor – St. Peter walking on the streets of Rome to help the poor. This program is being continued by his successors, the Popes, who established the Peter’s Pence charity and
SAGOT SA PANINIRA LABAN SA SANTA IGLESIA CATOLICA – Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade Anonymous said… Proclaiming the Truth, Beauty, Grandeur and Majesty of the Holy Roman Catholic Apostolic Church?…Bakit hindi
Orthodox-Catholic Consultation Examines Steps to Unity – WASHINGTON—The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation continued work on a new agreed statement during its meeting at Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek
A helpful image – Sometimes you need a visual image to get the point across. I enjoyed this image from The Sacred Page:
After writing… – … I am on my way to meet a friend for supper. it’s a very pleasant evening.
Chinese Lunch – Near where I stay in Manhattan there is a very dependable Chinese restaurant. Since today is so nice, I am taking a break from writing and enjoying a stroll and lunch
KEEP CALM and WDTPRS.COM Stuff – Some readers had sent me notes about the whimsical graphic I put together based on the famous WWII “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster. There are zillions of variations for
The Feeder Feed – literally – Here is a long distance edition of the Feeder Feed. I am in Manhattan, but I was checking the webcams at the feeders back home to see what was up and if any of them were
Whatever happened to the “sensus fidelium” mania? – A reader sent this: We were in formation in the 80’s and 90’s and were constantly barraged with the “sensus fidelium”? At every turn in pastoral theology, in liturgy,
PURE OF HEART – Those whose hearts are pure are temples of the Holy Spirit. (St Lucy http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/inspiration.htm#17)
