Construction near LA’s oldest church uncovers cemetery – Los Angeles, Calif., Jan 28, 2011 / 12:59 am ( CNA ).- The construction of a Mexican cultural center in Los Angeles has uncovered a 200-year-old Catholic cemetery
US bishops oppose return to workplace immigration raids – Washington D.C., Jan 27, 2011 / 08:00 pm ( CNA ).- Speaking for the U.S. bishops, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles told the House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 26
CCHD Director Responds–And So Do We – Last week, CMR published a story about the Director of the Catholic Campaign For Human Development (CCHD). In the piece we brought to light the fact that while Director
Gov’t Looking Into Pro-Life Stealth Technology – The U.S. military is reportedly looking into state of the art stealth technology employed by pro-lifers at least once a year. Said one Pentagon official: “Once a year on
Great Joyful March for Life Video – So these are the anti-choice extremists that the media and the Department of Homeland Security would have us be so scared of. I don’t know. They look kinda’ joyful to
Papal Audiences for Jan 28 – VATICAN CITY, 28 JAN 2011 (VIS) – The Holy Father today received in separate audiences: – Archbishop Antonio Maria Veglio, president of the Pontifical Council for the
Pope Receives Members Of Orthodox-Catholic Commission – VATICAN CITY, 28 JAN 2011 (VIS) – Today in the Vatican, the Holy Father received thirty members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between
Vatican Cardinals Address On Priestly Celibacy – Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy since October, has delivered a magisterial address on the teachings of the popes since Pope Pius XI on
Book Listening – Arwen Mosher: Got audio book suggestions? | Next month my husband is taking his first-ever solo road trip with our daughter. Camilla gets carsick, so travelling with her
I’m a Recovering Perfectionist – Colleen Duggan: 5 Steps That Help | When I first became a wife and mom, I sincerely desired to do things “right”— which is a nice way of saying I wanted to achieve
Into the Woods – Rachel Balducci: for a breath of fresh air | We are going to have temperatures in the 60s this weekend and I am so eager to get outdoors. Doesn’t everything just seem
School Daze – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Education | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
Staying Organized & Fighting the Winter Blues – Lisa Hendey: Join us for this week’s podcast! | This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Rachel, Kate and I enjoy a discussion about
Today on Kresta – January 28, 2011 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Jan. 28 4:00 – Sports Faith Hall of Fame The legendary George Halas, the founder of the Chicago Bears and the coach for
Attorney General to Probe Second Gosnell Abortion Center – Much of the attention in the national attention-getting case of Kermit Gosnell has been focused on the Pennsylvania abortion center he ran where he killed and injured
Judge Strikes Baltimore Law Targeting Pregnancy Centers – A federal judge has struck down a Baltimore law that was the subject of a lawsuit brought by the Archdiocese of Baltimore because it unfairly attacks pregnancy centers
Washington Senate to Hear Anti-Pregnancy Center Bill Wed – On Wednesday, members of a Washington state Senate committee will hold a hearing on legislation attacking pregnancy centers that offer women abortion alternatives. The
Back from Washington – by Steve Jalsevac January 27, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – It was a whirlwind few days for John-Henry Westen and myself who travelled to Washington to cover the March for
Flawed Study Denies Abortion-Mental Health Link – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A new study by Danish researchers containing significant flaws is being widely circulated by the media for its claims that
World Muslim Population to Double by 2030 – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist At the current rates, the world’s Muslim population is expected to double the rate of non-Muslims over the next 20 years.
Dominican Art and Liturgy Announcements – In celebration of the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, two items of interest to our readers. First, the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology , the Studium of the
Confession: There’s an app for that – Posted by Mary DeTurris Poust Perhaps the one place you thought technology couldn’t go was into the confessional. Guess again. Now there’s an application — complete
Debate on Mary – If you would to hear a debate on Mary, you can click here (it takes a few minutes to download.) I thought William Albrecht did a great job of presenting the Catholic
In the News – Twenty-six states join in lawsuit against ObamaCare here European Union removes Christian holidays from it calendar here . Get ready America! It won’t be long before it
#442 – Rose Prince – “Stories from the Heart” is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. Each show is around 14 minutes.
“The Rite” Roundup – UPDATED – It’s not on my “must see” list, but then again, I am a crank who doesn’t like going to the movies, anyway (although True Grit did lure me), but The Rite opens today and
A Delightful Morning Read! – I’m going to be throwing heavier, less-delightful stuff your way later today, but this delicious essay from Joseph Susanka is so delightful I must let you begin your
Skins: Encouraging Banality? – UPDATED – There is a headline out there indicating that MTV’s controversial new series, “Skins” may be “in danger” of being canceled : MTV’s controversial drama “Skins” is losing
28 Jan: St. Joseph Freinademetz, priest, missionary – Be sure to check this story at The Catholic Herald in their “Saint of the Week” feature. This week they focus on Joseph Freinademetz, priest, whose feast is today, 28
bare bones vespers – A reading of vespers from the Breviarium Romanum with no frills at all. For tired brethren. No rant today. Busy and tired. [display_podcast]
Benedictine Monks of Norcia Summer Discernment Program – From Norcia: As we prepare for the 11th Annual Summer Discernment Program in Norcia, Italy from July 4 – July 29, the Monks of Norcia would like to invite you or anyone
Just too cool stuff – I remain a real fan of the Mars Rover missions. One of the readers here, who works for NASA actually sent me a Spirit mission patch! Poor Spirit… sniff. Opportunity
My next novel is all lined up! – I think I’ll start writing a Catholic science-fiction novel. Well… maybe not. I am more of the secret Vatican vampire assassin squad kind of guy. Gotta be more
NEW WDTPRS MUG – Newman “To be deep in history” – The other day I was having a skype conversation with His Hermeneuticalness himself, Fr. Tim Finigan. He mentioned Bl. John Henry Newman’s phrase “To be deep in history
RECENT POSTS OF INTEREST and some thanks. – Some recent posts of interest: The slipping-away of Catholic identity Just too cool stuff Let the swimming begin! The Anglican Ordinariate is going to grow. FOLLOW-UP:
REVIEW: LaserMonks – caveat emptor – You know that I often will review and promote products made by Catholic religious. Have I mentioned Mystic Monk Coffee lately? I have always been pleased with what I
The slipping-away of Catholic identity – I think that Pope Benedict had as a project for his pontificate the revitalization of Catholic identity. The West is losing its soul because Christianity – Catholicism
Construction near LA’s oldest church uncovers cemetery – Los Angeles, Calif., Jan 28, 2011 / 12:59 am ( CNA ).- The construction of a Mexican cultural center in Los Angeles has uncovered a 200-year-old Catholic cemetery
