Chilean bishop urges national unity in helping poor – Santiago, Chile, Aug 26, 2010 / 10:05 pm ( CNA ).- The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Alejandro Goic, encouraged Chileans this week to seek the
Human toll in Pakistani flood worsens – The United Nations reports that a million new people have been displaced by high flood waters this week alone, …
7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 94) – — 1 — You may notice things look different over here at Chez Conversion Diary; unfortunately this is not the new site. It’s still the Blogger 2.0 upgrade I had to do
Bill Protects Clergy Opposed to Gay Marriage? No. – This is absolutely hilarious that they think this will work. Not only would we have to drink the Kool-Aid to accept this, the Kool-Aid would have to be spiked with lots
Fr. Euteneuer To Leave HLI–Return To Diocese – Hmmmm. FRONT ROYAL, VA – The board of directors of Human Life International (HLI) has announced that after nearly 10 years of meritorious service to HLI as president,
Gov’t Has Legal Right To Track You Via GPS – “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants
If Only Paula Abdul Were Canadian… – If you can believe it, this untalented Muslim dude who sings a faux punk chick rock song and monndances on the Canadian version of American Idol has been arrested on
World Celebrates Blessed Teresa of Calcutta – (RV) Mother Teresa of Calcutta is an inestimable gift for the Church and the world, said Pope Benedict XVI Thursday in a message to the Superior General of the
“Call Within a Call” – Arwen Mosher: On listening and following | Today is the 100th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s birth, and the day is being widely celebrated. On the radio this afternoon,
Choosing Favorites – Rachel Balducci: Pope says pick a saint to emulate | In his general audience yesterday, Pope Benedict encouraged Catholics to have a devotion to a specific saint, asking
Dorm Life – Lisa Hendey: We’re all settling in… | Today was the official move in day for Eric, his first “real” day of college life following five days of pre-orientation. First
Garden Giveaway – Rebecca Teti: enter our giveaway | As promised, here’s your chance to show off your home-grown tomatoes and the wonderful things that can be done with them. Share your
Loving and Learning – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Education | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education;
Star of the New Evangelization – Sarah Reinhard: Mary, Our Guide in Today’s Connected World | “Look, Mommy! Look Daddy! Don’t they look like sparkly connect-the-dots?” We were late getting home and I
Novena Begins Tomorrow! – September 5 is the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, in 1997. Starting tomorrow, Priests for Life is conducting a special novena in her honor. By
Another Breakthrough in ADULT Stem Cell Research – With all of the hand-wringing out there over a federal judge’s recent decision banning federal funding of EMBRYONIC stem cell research which takes a human life, why have
Today on Kresta – August 27, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Aug. 27 4:00 – Four Faces of Anger: Seneca, Evagrius Ponticus, Cassian, and Augustine Sr. Gertrude Gillette brings to the
UN Campaigns for Homosexual Adoption in Mexico – By Amanda Pawloski, co-authored by Dianelle MartinezNEW YORK, August 26, 2010 (C-FAM) - In the midst of a controversial judicial consideration of homosexual adoption
Trapped Chilean Miners Set up Shrine – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Chilean officials say the 33 miners, who are expected to be trapped 2,300 feet below the earth’s surface until Christmas, have
Witchcraft Linked to Child Abuse in Nigeria – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A grave fear of witchcraft in Nigeria has led to an alarming new trend of children being accused of being witches who are
“Eucharistic Reductionism” and Avoiding Past Mistakes – Examples of well-designed oriented altars with (left) a dossal and tester and (right) a ciborium (sometimes incorrectly called a baldachin) The relationship between the
Fomer Ratzinger Students to Consider Vatican II – ROME, AUG. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Second Vatican Council and its implementation is the theme of this year’s meeting of the “Ratzinger Schulerkreis,” a group of the
Fra Angelico’s Manipulation of Light – I thought I would do a short series (I intend three at this stage) of articles focusing on paintings by the gothic artists, looking at two of my favourites Fra Angelico
Watch. This. Now. – Take a few minutes to watch this video. Then share it with your kids. Then look at yourself in the mirror and be thankful for what you see, for who you are.
When in Rome… – By Mary De Turris Poust A week from now I’ll be boarding a plane to Rome for a week-long program called “The Church Up Close: Covering Catholicism in the Age of Benedict
Friday Links; Weird & Wonderful! – Had a conversation last week with an acquaintance who ascribes any-and-all resistance to the Park51 Mosque/Cultural Center as “bigotry and xenophobia.” I said, “that’s
Word of the Day – UPDATED – Bernini’s Ecstasy of St. Teresa , in Santa Maria della Vittoria Church, Rome You’re going to like this one . And it has a St. Philip Neri connection , again, too! Also,
About St. Monnica: alcohol, death – Here is a link to an oldie PODCAzT about St. Monnica: 044 07-08-27 St. Monica dies, Augustine weeps; Pope Benedict greets American seminarians From Serge Lancel’s
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta saved Card. Comastri’s priesthood – From CNA with my emphases: Cardinal Comastri recounts how Mother Teresa saved his priesthood Rome, Italy, Aug 26, 2010 / 05:46 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archpriest of St.
QUAERITUR: important kitchen tools – Here is a change of pace. A reader recently asked me about necessary cooking tools. Among the several things which more obvious, good bowls are essential. Sturdy, heat
St. Monica: “put my body anywhere” – This is the chapel in the church of St. Augustine in Rome where the mortal remains of St. Monica (+387), the mother of Augustine of Hippo now rest. To the right is a
Alaska parental notification initiative passes with ‘crucial’ Catholic support – Anchorage, Alaska, Aug 27, 2010 / 06:01 am ( CNA ).- Catholic support was critical to the passage of an Alaska ballot initiative requiring parents to be notified before
