Bishops urge Mexicans to cast votes responsibly – Mexico City, Mexico, Jun 24, 2010 / 12:05 pm ( CNA ).- The bishops of Chihuahua urged the faithful this week to actively participate in the July 4 elections by casting
Cloistered religious serve as Church’s heart, Pope says – Rome, Italy, Jun 24, 2010 / 10:34 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Speaking to a group of cloistered Dominican nuns after having blessed the restored statue of Mary in Rome’s
Defenders respond to criticisms of CNA report – Denver, Colo., Jun 23, 2010 / 08:04 pm ( CNA ).- Controversy continues about the Catholic News Agency story on Cardinal Francis George’s criticism of the Catholic Health
Pro-family group criticizes new abortion law in Spain – Logrono, Spain, Jun 24, 2010 / 02:10 pm ( CNA/Europa Press ).- The Forum on the Family in Spain said this week that the country’s new law on abortion, which is set to
US bishops back Olmsted in Arizona abortion drama – Washington D.C., Jun 24, 2010 / 01:25 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- After Bishop Thomas Olmsted publicly condemned an abortion authorized by Sr. Margaret McBride in a Catholic
General Stanley McChrystal canned – After making less-than-flattering remarks about certain civilian officials, General Stanley McChrystal, the chief …
How can I effectively prepare for a retreat? – Q: Dear Catholic Spiritual Direction, I am going to a silent retreat soon. I know that I really need this and I really want to deepen my relationship with Christ. Is
Arrested for Being Christian? In Michigan? – This story should alarm Christians all over America. It all started a few years ago with pro-life free bubble zones where pro-lifers weren’t allowed to discuss abortion
Compare Treatment of Al Gore to Nikki Haley – The Politico reports that the Oregonian today printed a police report about a masseuse who accused Al Gore of sexual harassment in 2006. I don’t really care about the
Dem Helps Good Americans, Not Minorities or Defectives – Rep. Paul Kanjorski: “We’re giving relief to people that I deal with in my office every day now unfortunately. But because of the longevity of this recession, these are
Gang Attacks Jews in Germany. Not What You Think – The headline warns.: “Berlin – Group of youths attack Jewish dance group.” What image does that headline conjure? Nazis? Skinheads? A little Third Reich retro
The Gay Gestapo Strikes Again – This is a troubling story. There are support groups of all kinds. Groups that help you stay sober or drug free. There are groups that support you if you battle gambling
Benedict XVI Greets Home of the Mother – Received Approval as Association of Faithful VATICAN CITY, JUNE 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- After today’s general audience, Benedict XVI sent a particular greeting to the
Keeping Politics From Being a Parasite of Religion – Cardinal Emphasizes Importance of Education ROME, JUNE 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Genuine education is the antidote to the exploitation of religion for political ends,
On the Summa Theologiae – “In the School of the Saints, Let Us Be Enamored” of the Eucharist VATICAN CITY, JUNE 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today
Pontiff Urges Sick to Pray for “Prisoners of Evil” – VATICAN CITY, JUNE 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Calling on the testimony of a 19th century Italian saint, Benedict XVI today encouraged sick people to offer their sufferings
Pontifical Acts – VATICAN CITY, 24 JUN 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father yesterday appointed Msgr. Antonio Braz Benevente, vicar general of the archdiocese of Uberaba, Brazil, as bishop of
Pope Urges Faithful to Fall in Love With Eucharist – Recalls St. Thomas’ Devotion to Sacrament VATICAN CITY, JUNE 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Echoing one of his predecessors, Benedict XVI says all faithful children of the
Prayer Brings Graces of Sanctification to the Church – VATICAN CITY, 24 JUN 2010 (VIS) – Following his visit to the Don Orione Centre in Rome’s Monte Mario district, the Holy Father moved on to the nearby Dominican convent
Spanish Counseling Centers Push Euthanasia – Ethics Organization Warns Against Slanted Living Wills MADRID, Spain, JUNE 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Doctors in Spain are warning against “dignified death” counseling
US Bishops Back Olmsted In Arizona Abortion Drama – Washington D.C., Jun 24, 2010(CNA/EWTN News).- After Bishop Thomas Olmsted publicly condemned an abortion authorized by Sr. Margaret McBride in a Catholic hospital in
Can You Miss Someone You Never Knew? – Rebecca Teti: | That’s the feeling Joe Carter has after watching this tribute to legendary basketball coach John Wooden, and I’m with him. Coach Wooden passed away
Faith Field Trips – Lisa Hendey: Heidi Bratton joins Danielle for this week’s podcast | This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Danielle is joined by
Fighting Bath Fear? – Arwen Mosher: Help! | My formerly bath-loving toddler now hates the bath. Back in March, he took a tumble in the bath. We were on vacation, it was a bigger tub than
Go You! – Danielle Bean: Small Successes vol. 71 | 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
Never to Part – 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:
New Media Tool for Catholic Parents – Danielle Bean: Culture Gauge helps parents navigate popular culture | As a parent of growing kids, I find that navigating popular culture is a never-ending and
Plow, Pluck, Pull, Repeat – Heidi Bratton: Field Trips of Faith | Like most school children, I learned to label the parts of a frog and then to dissect one in science class. It was a solid
Sweet Surprises – Arwen Mosher: The kindness of strangers | I lost my iPod Touch while we were on vacation. I thought it was in the rental car, but we couldn’t find it. (The Bean children
Feast of St. John the Baptizer – Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Birth of St. John the Baptizer, who leaped for joy in the womb of Elizabeth because of the coming of Christ. John told the
ISRAEL: Whose Land Is it? (Pt. 2) – In our previous post on this subject, we looked at the claim that the Jewish people have a claim to the territory currently occupied by the modern state of Israel
Outrageous News Package of the Day – Is this news package by CNN an objective presentation of a controversial issue facing American society? You be the judge.
Today on Kresta – June 24, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on June 24 GUEST HOSTS: BRUCE AND KRIS MCGREGOR 4:00 – Seminary Theology: Teaching in a Contemplative Way Addressing the
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NYC Catholic Church to Participate in Gay Pride March – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A Catholic church in New York City is listed as a participant in this weekend’s Gay Pride March even though Archbishop Timothy
Poll: Americans Bracing for Armaggedon – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist According to a recent poll, 41 percent of Americans believe Jesus will return by the year 2050, 68 percent of younger Americans
President Grants Family Leave to Same-Sex Couples – by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist During a White House reception for gay activists in honor of gay pride month, President Barack Obama announced that he intends
Highlights from Issue 17 of “Sacred Architecture” – The latest edition of the excellent architectural journal, Sacred Architecture , has recently come out and aside from the article we recently pointed out on the history
Rubens Ignatius Paintings – The artist Peter Paul Rubens has a few paintings which pertain to the life and person of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and of those of which I am familiar, these scenes and
Contempervent Sunday: Come as you are – Whoo boy, do these guys really capture the empty essence of the Evangelical megachurch phenom. Humorous but dead-on accurate. That’s my take. What do you think?
Adult Stem Cells Restoring Sight – Before and After Stem Cell Treatment/ Photo AP ( Via ) This is fantastic news : Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were
Airbrushing/Rewriting History – As the Obama Replaces McChrystal with Petraeus story broke, Instapundit Glenn Reynolds noted that MoveOn.org had quickly removed its long-standing “General Betray-Us” ad
Mary Anne Marks, Harvard ’10 – This is really charming , and comes our way thanks to reader Jenny, whose son graduated from Harvard University (motto: Veritas ) last month, with this young woman, Mary
– The Good Shepherd and His One and Only Flock. Insert below, St. Peter preaching in Rome. Anonymous said… aMEN Father Abe, Napakagandang pagtuligsa sa isang taong puro
Newman Society Pilgrimage to England for Beatification – From the communication director of the Cardinal Newman Society: Father, I was wondering if you could assist us with a post on WDTPRS regarding the pilgrimage we are
NY – Long Island – Gregorian Chant Workshop 28-29 June – From a reader: Gregorian Chant Workshop for beginners and advanced musicians June 28 (Mon.) & 29 (Tues.) Morning Workshop When: 10:00am – 12:00pm, Mon. & Tues. (9:30am
Photos with legs – I remember well a conversation with a friend who is a photojournalist. He said, “It doesn’t make any difference if it is clear. I you have the photo, it’s gold. But
POTUS and fathers – What POTUS stands for: In an official presidential proclamation on the White House web site, he proclaimed: Nurturing families come in many forms, and children may be
St. John the Baptist: notes and oldie PODCAzT – Today is the Feast of the one whom the Lord called the greatest man ever born of woman. Here is his entry in the 2005 Martyrologium Romanum: Sollemnitas Nativitatis
Abortion policy destroying European societies, Spanish bishop warns – Cordoba, Spain, Jun 23, 2010 / 09:59 pm ( CNA ).- Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba in Spain said pro-abortion policies are leading to “the destruction of society,”
