In Conversation with God, 4:411 – “Because our lives are oriented towards following Christ it is logical that we should always be filled with joy. This is the only true joy in the world, a joy without
Cardinal calls on Catholics in Barcelona to welcome Pope – Barcelona, Spain, Oct 21, 2010 / 03:09 pm ( CNA ).- Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona has called on Catholics in his diocese to give a warm welcome to Pope
Chileans to offer thanks to God for rescue of miners – Santiago, Chile, Oct 21, 2010 / 10:59 am ( CNA ).- The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Alejandro Goic, will celebrate a Liturgy of Thanksgiving for
Court denies Vatican bank’s efforts to reclaim millions – Vatican City, Oct 21, 2010 / 04:48 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- An appeal from the Holy See’s “bank” to recover millions of dollars frozen by Italian authorities in September
Vatican synod sees growing concern over Islam – Vatican City, Oct 21, 2010 / 01:43 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The need for more interfaith dialogue and greater Christian-Muslim understanding has been a key theme in the
‘Mary’s Woods’ Shrine honoured on its 14th year – MATI, Davao Oriental, Oct. 21, 2010— Over 300 ladies in blue solemnly gathered at a wide, hilly, forested corner of Punta Linao highway in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental to
Creation of Department of Rural Development urged – CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Oct. 21, 2010—Agrarian Reform Undersecretary for Support Services Jerry “Jing” Pacturan has proposed the creation of the Department of Rural
Even Despots Break into Song Sometimes… – I must be in a silly mood but doesn’t it look like these two murderous tyrants are in some weird musical and about to break into song. What songs might they sing I
Oh My. This is Disturbing. – I’m trying very hard not to blame Jen F. for this but… Betty Beguiles had some unwanted visitors in her house – of the rodent variety. Hey, at least they weren’t
Palin and O’Donnell Are So Stupid. Oh Wait. – The media is embarrassing itself over Sarah Palin and Christine O’Donnell. By pointing out how dumb they believe these two conservative women to be this week the media
Wow! NPR Fires Juan WIlliams – Wow. NPR has fired Juan Williams. I can’t believe they fired him for this! “I mean, look, Bill, I’m not a bigot. You know the kind of books I’ve written about the civil
Co-Founder Of Missionaries Of Charity Fathers Dies – Father Joseph Langford, who, together with Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, founded the Missionaries of Charity Fathers, has died in Tijuana following a yearlong struggle
Declaration On Precautionary Freeze Of Ior Deposit – VATICAN CITY, 21 OCT 2010 (VIS) – News of the confirmation of a decision by an Italian court to impose a precautionary freeze on a deposit held by the IOR (Institute for
In Memoriam – VATICAN CITY, 21 OCT 2010 (VIS) – The following prelates died in recent weeks: – Bishop Jorge Ardila Serrano, emeritus of Girardot, Colombia, on 12 October at the age of
Korean Church Contributes To Country’s Wellbeing – VATICAN CITY, 21 OCT 2010 (VIS) – This morning in the Vatican, the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Han Hong-soon, the new ambassador of the Republic of
Papal Audiences for Oct 21 – VATICAN CITY, 21 OCT 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father today received in audience Cardinal Ivan Dias, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples.
Pontifical Acts for Oct 21 – VATICAN CITY, 21 OCT 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father: – Appointed Bishop Jose Alejandro Castano Arbelaez O.A.R., auxiliary of the archdiocese of Cali, Colombia, as bishop
Romania: Continuing The Process Of Reconstruction – VATICAN CITY, 21 OCT 2010 (VIS) – Bogadan Tataru-Cazaban, the new ambassador of Romania to the Holy See, this morning presented his Letters of Credence to Benedict XVI
Russian Officials To Return Catholic Parish To Church – Officials in the western Russian city Smolensk, a city near the Polish border, have agreed to return a historic Catholic parish building to the Church. Since the Stalin
Twelfth General Congregation – VATICAN CITY, 21 OCT 2010 (VIS) – During the Twelfth General Congregation of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops, held this morning in the
10 Tips for Profile Pics – Hallie Lord: Easy ways to look your best | Hello ladies! My friend, Jen, came into town last weekend for my sweet daughter’s baptism. Since she knew I needed to have a
Dress up the Fruit? – Arwen Mosher: Share your opinion! | Make fruit pretty. That’s what a group of Dutch researchers says we need to do to get children to eat it, after a recent study. They
Hooray For You – Danielle Bean: Small Successes vol. 88 | 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
Love & 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:
Toddlers and Tech – Lisa Hendey: How young is too young? | Over at ABC News this week the article entitled “Toddlers & Tech: Are All Screens Created Equal?” caught my eye. These days, I
Archdiocese of Washington D.C.to open new seminary – Archbishop (now Cardinal-elect) Donald W. Wuerl announced Tuesday that the Archdiocese of Washington will open a new seminary in August 2011 for men preparing to become
Forced Abortion in China – This is a truly horrifying story. An 8 month pregnant mother dragged out of her house, kicked in the belly, held down, and then given a lethal injection which killed the
Ourtageous Event of the Day – Ousted NPR news analyst and Fox News contributor Juan Williams on FOX NEWS today revealing the behind the scenes details about NPR’s decision to terminate his contract.
Today on Kresta – October 21, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Oct. 21 Live from the campus of Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, FL 4:00 – Fr. Joseph Langford, MC: RIP Father Joseph
Kinsey Victim Speaks Out: My Father Was Paid to Rape Me – By Kathleen GilbertWASHINGTON, D.C., October 21, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Decades after her ordeal, a woman who says her father was paid by Alfred Kinsey, the “father
Letters to the Editor – Re: Obama Says Teachings of Jesus Christ ‘Spoke to Me,’ then Defends Abortion I just wanted to take a minute and thank Kathleen Gilbert for the awesome articles she
L’Osservatore’s Simpson Article Draws Fire – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Criticism is raging from all corners about a recent article appearing in the Vatican’s L’Osservatore Romano newspaper in which
President Nixes Temple Visit For Fear of Appearing Muslim – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist President Barack Obama has decided not to visit a famous Sikh holy site during his upcoming visit to India because visitors are
YouTube Video Shows Horror of China’s One-Child Policy – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A YouTube video of the harrowing ordeal of a Chinese couple forced to abort their unborn son at eight months shows the
New Article on Oakland Cathedral now Online – S acred Architecture Journal has just posted an article I wrote about a year ago examining the design of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill’s massive glass, wood and concrete
Letting love find you – UPDATED – By Mary DeTurris Poust Mike Hayes over at Googling God offers some great food for thought this Thursday morning — a book review and thoughtful reflection on love and
A few thoughts about golden leaves and graying hair – Today has been another crisp, gorgeous fall day in Central Ohio. I love it here, and while I love all the seasons, I think I love fall the best. As I’ve gotten older,
Is there Evidence for Jesus outside the Bible? – Some people think Jesus is a mythical figure like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. Others think Jesus might be historical but only mentioned in the Bible is the only
Solution for Airports – Here’s a solution to all the controversy over “full-body scanners” at the airports… Have a booth that everyone steps into individually that will not X-ray you, but will
Steve Discusses Virgin Mary on Relevant Radio – “The Blessed Virgin Mary – Real Girl and Woman of Mystery.” I will join Drew Mariani on Relevant Radio at 1 PM Eastern time (in about 1 hour) to discuss Mary LIVE from
“We had Cancer & Christ in Common – “Friendship” by Picasso It’s breast cancer awareness month, and Pat Gohn has permitted me to reprint an affecting piece she wrote a couple of years ago, about her own
Juan Williams: Fired for Doubting – My take: It’s worth remembering that just last year NPR made a “suggestion” to Mara Liasson that she end her association with FOX news . I wonder how she’s feeling right
Jury Duty Ends – Well, I didn’t get picked to serve on a jury. I am not a rural juror. My name never came out of the little spinny thing, so while I heard the lawyers discuss the
O’Donnell “stupid” on 1st Amendment; um…wait – I think the most nefarious and reprehensible game the press plays–beyond spiking stories to protect the politicians they love–is the trick they have of creating blaring
Sociology doesn’t “get” Hope or Holy Spirit or Work – Forgive me for this, but I really must direct your attention to three excellent pieces, all arising from the blog Summa This, Summa That : The first is by Pat Gohn (yes,
USCCB Sponsors Pope Culture Week on Twitter – WASHINGTON (October 21, 2010) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is encouraging Catholics to learn about the popein 140 characters or less.
A really old thing! – For the first time in a while I found something useful on the site of the National Catholic Fishwrap! Headline: Oldest and most distant object in the universe
Archbp. Nienstedt on being Catholic – USAToday has an article on Archbp. John Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis: Minn. archbishop: No ‘lukewarm’ Catholics welcome ST. PAUL (AP) — The Catholic archbishop
Don’t like the new translation? You have an option! – The discontents who are whining about the new translation as being deficient or flawed or ugly or mean or vulgar or awkward always have an option. Ignore the new
Getting from Washington DC to Rome – I noticed that the annual fall plenary session of the USCCB will be held 15-18 November. But there will be consistory in Rome immediately thereafter. The Cardinals are
NPR fired Juan Williams – National Public (Liberal) Radio has fired commentator and columnist Juan Williams for remarks he made about Muslims. Part of the story from NPR: NPR News has terminated
Oh the … arbority! – My friend Fr. Ray Blake, the great P.P. of St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton has a new angle on the problem of writer’s for liberal Catholic publications who threaten to sue
QUAERITUR: Is the SSPX just being stubborn? – From a reader: Why is the SSPX still not in union with Rome? Especially with groups like the FFSP what problem do they still have with us? They could unite with Rome,
Today is the vigil! – This is the vigil of the Feast of Sts. Nunilo and Alodia, martyrs! Are you getting ready to have some paella? Perhaps Cardinal Mendoza brandy?
In Conversation with God, 4:411 – “Because our lives are oriented towards following Christ it is logical that we should always be filled with joy. This is the only true joy in the world, a joy without
