Saint Jose Maria Escriva, The Forge, 156 – ”Sanctity has the flexibility of supple muscles. Whoever wishes to be a saint should know how to behave in such a way that while he does something that involves
Benedict XVI among the top ten oldest Popes since 1400 – Rome, Italy, Jul 22, 2010 / 05:27 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Benedict XVI is now the seventh oldest Pope since reliable records began being collected in the year 1400,
Cuban political prisoner on third day of hunger strike – Madrid, Spain, Jul 21, 2010 / 09:44 pm ( CNA/Europa Press ).- A political prisoner in Cuba is on the third day of his hunger strike in order to protest his return to
Papal donations bring hope to needy worldwide – Vatican City, Jul 22, 2010 / 01:10 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The Pope’s $250,000 donation for the reconstruction of a Haitian school is to be delivered today. The large
Pro-life Freedom Rides expect pro-abortion picketing – Birmingham, Ala., Jul 22, 2010 / 06:48 am ( CNA ).- Supporters of legalized abortion have declared their intention to protest this week’s Pro-Life Freedom Rides,
Jul 22 – Homily: Forgiven and Loved – We see in St. Mary Magdalen a sinner transformed by penance, love, mercy and grace. No sinner is beyond the mercy of God. Ave Maria! St. Mary Magdalen, Penitent – Mass:
Featured on CatholicsComeHome.org – “ Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect .” Matthew 24:44 What does the Church teach about the end times and the
Church urges public to join drive against dengue – TACLOBAN City, July 22, 2010— The Catholic Church has called on the people to support the government’s anti-dengue campaign. The Archdiocese of Palo made the call
“I Don’t Want All That Garbage in My Church!” – I recently ran across a story in which a catechist was told by a participant in a training session: “you can keep your catechism.” It reminded me of a story of my own
10 Reasons to See “Sweet Baby Jesus” Movie – Maybe this movie will renew your faith in Hollywood. Maybe not. But maybe. Let me see if I can entice you to go see a film that starts shooting in September called
Protestors Storm Podium at Traditional Marriage Rally – This is pretty ugly. The National Organization for Marriage is traveling around the country. In Providence, protestors stormed the podium, threatened to kidnap children,
Revenge Killing Of Octopus for World Cup Loss – An Argentine TV host was mad at all octopi because…get this… a pyschic octupus predicted that the Argentinian soccer team would lose in the World Cup. So look what
Trying to Do What’s Right, In Tights – A college student has taken to the streets dressed in tights calling himself “The Viper.” He’s got a utility belt that seems like he might be more equipped to fix your
Catholic Journalists Heading to Africa – GENEVA, Switzerland, (Zenit.org) – The International Catholic Union of the Press will be holding its world conference this year for the first time in Africa. Gathering
Cause Advances for US Priest Martyred in Guatemala – Oklahoma Sending Dossier Off to Rome OKLAHOMA CITY, (Zenit.org) – The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is tying up more than three year’s worth of work (with a ribbon),
Cor Unum’s 3rd Spiritual Exercises: Now Europe – Charity Organization Leaders to Pray About “Deus Caritas Est” VATICAN CITY, (Zenit.org) – Bishops and directors of the Church’s charity organizations, particularly the
Future of Venezuela’s Catholic TV in Peril – Chávez to Consider Revoking License CARACAS, Venezuela, (Zenit.org) – In the latest move of an escalating conflict between Church and government leaders in Venezuela,
New Diocese for Malawi – KARONGA, Malawi, (Zenit.org) – Benedict XVI established a new diocese for the southeastern African nation of Malawi, bringing the total number of dioceses in the country
Notre Dame Ministry Head to Lead Holy Cross Fathers – SOUTH BEND, Indiana, (Zenit.org) – The director of campus ministry at the University of Notre Dame has been named the superior-general of his religious congregation.
Peru Diocese Marks 400 Years – Sends Out 10,000 Missionaries on Continental Mission AREQUIPA, Peru, (Zenit.org) – Over 40,000 people gathered Sunday for a Eucharistic celebration marking the 400th
Pro-Life Freedom Rides Expect Pro-Abortion Picketing – Birmingham, Ala., (CNA) – Supporters of legalized abortion have declared their intention to protest this week’s Pro-Life Freedom Rides, according to Fr. Frank Pavone of
Prosecutors End Investigation Of Leading German Bishop – German prosecutors have ended their investigation of Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, the head of the German bishops conference, who had been accused of transferring a
Salesians Affirm: Soccer Needs a Patron – Journalist Proposes Don Bosco for the Role VIENNA, Austria, (Zenit.org) – In the wake of the FIFA World Cup, which ended July 11, it has been pointed out that soccer as
The Friends of Jesus: a New Book for Children by the Pope – VATICAN CITY, (VIS) – “The Friends of Jesus” is the title of a new book for children by Benedict XVI in which he recounts the story of the twelve Apostles and St. Paul.
Bring on the Calories! – Rachel Balducci: I can’t say no to you, milkshake. | Yesterday, I realized that six out of my last ten posts here have been food-related. I am a breastfeeding mother,
Court of the Gentiles – Rebecca Teti: | Pope Benedict XVI has long had the re-evangelization of the West on his heart. Just before he and the rest of the Vatican went on vacation, two major
Hypercharge with Skyball – Lisa Hendey: A cool toy for grown ups too! | Today, I took an impromptu trip to Target with a friend and found myself in the toy section. That’s not someplace I hang out
Love and Marriage – 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:
Lunchtime Innovation – Arwen Mosher: A sandwich in a can: what do you think? | Have you seen this? From an MSNBC article about the Candwich: “the reaction [the inventor] typically gets the
Nag No More – Dr. Ray Guarendi: Obnoxious Behavior Should Not Be Rewarded | Q. How can I keep my kids from nagging? They hammer away at me until I either cave in or lose my temper.
No One Beat Me Up – Arwen Mosher: Sharing childhood fun | “If I had to use two words to describe my childhood,” my sister said the other day, “they would be: pink belly.” I was unloading
Rock On, Mom – Danielle Bean: Small Success vol. 75 | 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
The Numbers Speak for Themselves – Recent federal statistics show that 37% of African-American pregnancies end in abortion (compared to 19% of all pregnancies). Yet in national polling that Priests for
Today on Kresta – July 22, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on July 22 4:00 – Federal Judge Hears Arguments on Constitutionality of Obamacare Moments after President Obama signed the
Health Order Shuts Down Pennsylvania Abortion Clinics – By Peter J. SmithPITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After two decades of playing fast and loose with state laws and medical licensing rules,
David Mayernik Completes the San Cresci Fresco Cycle – Some time ago, we featured the work of noted American fresco artist and architect David Maynernik in completing the interior of the venerable Italian parish church of
Coming Home Friday – Finally! – We will miss our friends in Australia and the Philippines. We finally go home Friday after over a month away. Already making plans for return visits to both countries!
Mosque at Ground Zero? – Newt Gingrich, new convert from Baptist to Catholic, on the idea of building a Muslim Mosque at Ground Zero in New York where Muslims killed over 3,000 Americans.
Peaceful Religion? – 2,000 Muslim militants go on rampage in Faisalabad; acquitted Christians murdered Two Pakistani Christians acquitted of blasphemy charges were murdered on July 19 as
Steve Ray’s Talk in Australia – Here is a very good summary written on an Australian website summarizing some of my talks in Australia.
A prayer – Lord, it’s hard. I’m willing, I’m willing… Barkis is willin’ . But sometimes it’s so hard; this exile is hard, and I feel tired, and weak. Don’t trust Lizzie , Lord. Not
Echoing Love in Eternity – This morning I dreamed my dog was being sick in my bedroom –she sleeps by my bed–turns out, my husband had said , “she’s throwing up, again” it and the words invaded my
Flannery, Via Julie – I recently wrote elsewhere that Happy Catholic is run by a woman who seems to breathe in books and art and who has has a remarkable capacity for zeroing in on one
My dog is sick – I’ve got troubles over here, with my dear, sweet Alle . Blogging will be light. Check back.
SAAN SA NEW TESTAMENT ANG MINISTERIAL PRIESTHOOD? – Van Limburg brothers 1375 – 1416. St. John on Patmos. Illuminated manuscript (29 × 21 cm) — 1413 – 1416 ************ Anonymous said… Fr. Abe another question lang po.
Anglican eucharist for the “other specied” – About eucharistic communion for the “othered specied” members. I learned this morning about an Anglican giving their version of communion to a dog! If you are worried
Benedict XVI among the top ten oldest Popes since 1400 – From CNS: Benedict XVI among the top ten oldest Popes since 1400 Rome, Italy, Jul 22, 2010 / 05:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Benedict XVI is now the seventh oldest Pope since
NY Times, Boston Globe and THEIR “Zero Tolerance” rule – From The Catholic League with my emphases and comments: BOSTON GLOBE & NYT LACK “ZERO TOLERANCE” RULE Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments as follows:
QUAERITUR: Harry Potter – From a reader: Recently very good friends of mine told me that is is probably a sin to have read the Harry Potter books – even as a child with no intent of getting
Very OLD Widow! – For you lovers of reverent liturgy and Summorum Pontificum… try this! And review this. On July 6th, Swedish divers were exploring off Aaland Island, midway between
Video Camera Will Show Mars Rover’s Touchdown – From NASA… which used to have space as its main objective: Video Camera Will Show Mars Rover’s Touchdown July 19, 2010 A downward-pointing camera on the front-left
Saint Jose Maria Escriva, The Forge, 156 – ”Sanctity has the flexibility of supple muscles. Whoever wishes to be a saint should know how to behave in such a way that while he does something that involves
