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American Life League (Encouraging Words)
Aspiring to imitate Christ – Be constant in practicing every virtue, and especially in imitating the patience of our dear Jesus, for this is the summit of pure love. Live in such a way that all may
Catholic News Agency
Archbishop Nienstedt emphasizes ‘full spectrum’ Catholicism after marriage DVD controversy – Minneapolis, Minn., Nov 6, 2010 / 07:52 am ( CNA ).- Outlining his pastoral ministry, his work on immigration, and his prayerful opposition to abortion, the Archbishop
Benedict XVI encourages justice for poor and defenseless upon arrival in Spain – Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Nov 6, 2010 / 10:36 am ( CNA ).- Immediately upon arriving in Spain, Pope Benedict XVI touched on the sensitive topic of abortion in the
Bishop asks Pope to confirm Spain in her faith – Madrid, Spain, Nov 6, 2010 / 01:08 am ( CNA ).- Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian asked Pope Benedict XVI to confirm Spain in her faith during his Nov. 6 7
Bishop requests historic cathedral no longer be referred to as mosque – Cordoba, Spain, Nov 5, 2010 / 09:58 pm ( CNA ).- Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain has asked that the city’s historic cathedral be referred to as a Catholic
Bishops of Paraguay call for laws defending life and the family – Asunción, Paraguay, Nov 5, 2010 / 05:49 pm ( CNA ).- The Bishops’ Conference of Paraguay has called for the defense of human life and the family, noting that a series of
Carl Anderson dismantles divided America myth in new book – New Haven, Conn., Nov 4, 2010 / 08:06 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- New York Times bestselling author Carl Anderson is arguing in his latest book that the idea of Americans
Church is the ’embrace of God,’ pilgrim Pope tells Spaniards – Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Nov 6, 2010 / 11:19 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Pope Benedict XVI spoke of transformation through the love of God as he visited one of the
Controversial angels’ order given Vatican OK – Rome, Italy, Nov 5, 2010 / 05:53 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The Vatican’s top doctrine office says a once-controversial association the promotes veneration of the angels is
Dramatic defeat of Iowa judges raises hopes for marriage amendment – Des Moines, Iowa, Nov 5, 2010 / 10:27 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- When U.S. voters are asked whether or not their state should retain its judges every two years, many aren’t
Legalization of gay ‘marriage’ destroys society, says Argentinean lawyer – Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 4, 2010 / 10:01 pm ( CNA ).- Jorge Scala, a lawyer with the pro-life organization Portal de Belen in Argentina, spoke out this week,
Papal visit will highlight Catholic vision of Spain’s greatest architect – Barcelona, Spain, Nov 6, 2010 / 06:31 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Most of the renowned artists who lived during the last century weren’t known for being particularly
Pope Benedict calls Europe to return to the cross, the ‘guiding star’ – Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Nov 6, 2010 / 03:08 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Developing further the concept of “new evangelization” in the world, Pope Benedict XVI has
Pope to visit Spain as it searches for renewal – Rome, Italy, Nov 5, 2010 / 03:09 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Spain this weekend he will find a society facing an economic crisis and the
Pope welcomes new seminary in Cuba – Havana, Cuba, Nov 5, 2010 / 02:42 am ( CNA ).- Entrusting the new Cuban seminary to Our Lady of Charity, Pope Benedict in a message invited Cuban seminarians to identify
Pro-family leader emphasizes need for Pope’s visit to Spain – Madrid, Spain, Nov 5, 2010 / 01:52 pm ( CNA ).- Pro-family leader Ramon Novella spoke out on Nov. 4 emphasizing that the Pope’s upcoming visit to Spain comes at a time
Pro-life leaders reflect on gains in Congress, fallout from health care law – Washington D.C., Nov 5, 2010 / 06:01 am ( CNA ).- Pro-life Republican gains in Congress are “substantial” and are likely due to the Catholic vote, according to two
Venezuelan cardinal urges faithful to unite around Catholic bishops – Caracas, Venezuela, Nov 5, 2010 / 12:51 am ( CNA ).- Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas has called on Venezuelans to remain united in Christ, ignoring attempts by
Would-be pro-golfer on path to priesthood – Anchorage, Alaska, Nov 6, 2010 / 01:16 pm ( CNA ).- It’s easy to imagine a six-foot, tanned, 32-year-old Peter Hannah on the golf greens of Monterey, California, in
Catholic Online > Home & Family
Diabetics can still enjoy sugary treats – with planning – A common misconception about diabetes and those who have the condition is that they are not allowed to have …
The Disappearing Family? Conflicting Reports in Canada – Two new reports by Canadian think tanks indicate that the traditional family of mother, father and children is …
Catholic Online > International News
Christian Martyrs of Iraq: Bishops of the Holy Land Issue Joint Statement on Massacre of Catholics in Baghdad – Before all else, we want to come and pray in reverence and incline ourselves before the bodies of these heroic …
Exclusive: Man in disguise boards international flight – Canadian authorities call the incident “unbelievable.” According to CNN, a passenger boarded an …
Indonesian volcano site declared national disaster – Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has unleashed another salvo of hot air, debris and magma, doubling its death …
New Evangelization: Pilgrim Pope to Visit Spain as it Searches for Renewal and Christian Roots – When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Spain this weekend he will find a society facing an economic crisis and the …
Pope Benedict Affirms the Beauty and Importance of the Consecrated Religious Life – “Consecrated life has its origins in the Lord Himself, Who chose a lifestyle of chastity, poverty and …
Pope Benedict XVI in Spain: ‘I Have Come as a Pilgrim. Build the Future on Truth’ – I have come as a pilgrim in this Holy Year of Compostela and I bring in my heart the same love of Christ which led …
Catholic Online > Politics
34 warships to accompany president at Mumbai visit – Thirty-four warships will accompany U.S. President Barack Obama on his trip to Mumbai this weekend. The majority …
President Obama gains feisty opponent in Senate – U.S. President Barack Obama has gained a highly vocal opponent in the Senate days after the midterm elections. …
Catholic Online > U.S. News
Photos of new comet show off an unusual shape – The Deep Impact space probe, shortly after flying within about 435 miles of comet Hartley 2 this week, sent back …
U.S. families increasingly dependent on food stamps – The number of Americans using food stamps continues to climb. According to the Wall Street Journal’s Web …
Catholic Online > Video > Most Popular
Nov 05 – Homily – Fr Dominic: The Unjust Steward – In today’s Gospel we have the parable of the unjust steward where Our Lord points out how wise worldly people are in the pursuit of selfish goals and making friends in
CBCP News – Diocesan News
Calbayog diocese, DA forge sustainable agriculture program – CALBLAYOG CITY, Nov. 5, 2010—The Diocese of Calbayog and the Department of Agriculture have come up with key commitments to promoting sustainable agriculture
PEF, CODE-NGO execs welcome PEACE Bonds probe – CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Nov. 5, 2010—Executive officers of non-government organizations involved in the so-called Poverty Eradication and Alleviation Certificates (PEACe
Creative Minority Report
#IHadAnAbortion Trending on Twitter – Women who have had abortions are loud and proud or something and posting all sorts of positive comments about their abortion on Twitter. Yesterday, a trending topic on
ABC: Tea Party Saves Bristol – Is there nothing that darned tea party cannot do? Conrad Green, executive producer of Dancing with the Stars, says the tea party may be saving Bristol Palin from
Bishop: Naziism Rising from the Tomb – When historians look back in history they sometimes criticize bishops or popes for not speaking out forcefully enough against the atrocities of their age. No historian
Condoms In Kids Trick or Treat Bags – Lunatics. Some nutty family decided it would be a good idea to hand out condoms to kids when they came trick or treating at their home. And, of course, they’re shocked
Please Bomb Something For Obama – Dear Conservatives, Please bomb something in America just like that Mcveigh fellow did in Oklahoma so that President Obama can reconnect with the voters. It’ll really
EWTN News
Archbishop Nienstedt Insists He Is Not Single-Issue Bishop – Writing in his archdiocesan newspaper, Archbishop John Nienstedt of Saint Paul and Minneapolis insisted he is not a single-issue teacher. The archbishop has received
Australian Bishop Compares Abortion Of Handicapped To Nazi Eugenics – The abortion of unborn children with birth defects is reminiscent of Nazi eugenic, an Australian bishop observed in a recent homily. A seek-and-destroy policy kills
Celebrations To Be Presided By The Pope November – January – VATICAN CITY, 5 NOV 2010 (VIS) – The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff today published the calendar of celebrations to be presided over by the
Consecrated Life Is Of Benefit To The Whole Church – VATICAN CITY, 5 NOV 2010 (VIS) – At midday today in the Vatican the Holy Father received prelates from the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (Region south 2), who
In Memoriam, Nov 5 – VATICAN CITY, 5 NOV 2010 (VIS) – The following prelates died in recent weeks: – Bishop Francisco Batistela C.SS.R., emeritus of Bom Jesus da Lapa, Brazil, on 20 October
Justice and Peace Priorities – “Only through charity, sustained by hope and illuminated by the light of faith and reason, can we achieve the goals of integral human freedom and universal justice.”
Papal Audiences for Nov 5 – VATICAN CITY, 5 NOV 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father today received in separate audiences twelve prelates from the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, on their “ad
Pope Prays For Repose Of Souls Of Late Cardinals – The search for the “things of above” does not mean that Christians should ignore the obligations and tasks of this world, only that we must not loose ourselves to them,
Faith and Family Live!
“There Is More” – Rebecca Teti: | Last Saturday the Pope met with 30,000 kids, 30,000 teens & young adults and additional 10,000 teachers for a rally of Italian Catholic Action Youth.
A Different Type of Stem Cell – Arwen Mosher: That we can be happy about | Along with many pro-lifers, I was saddened to read recently that researchers at the University of Michigan have created our
A Song for Saturday: Hallelujah! – Lisa Hendey: Did you catch this “random act of culture” last Saturday in Philadelphia? |
Beware of Hungry Squirrels – Lynn Wehner: They may try to stock up for the winter … | Four simple, no-bake ingredients and two recipe instructions … and they’re THIS cute? I’m totally making these
‘But Everybody’s Doing It’ – Dr. Ray Guarendi: Strong parents, unite! | Q. My kids — a 15-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy — regularly inform me how much more their friends are allowed to do. And
Cute & Cool Tees Make Great Gifts – Hallie Lord: some early Christmas shopping ideas | I realize Christmas is still about two months away but I’m determined to finish my shopping before Advent begins this
Finding Community and Advent Preparation – Lisa Hendey: Join us for this week’s podcast! | This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), our fellow blogger Lynn
Keeping House, Making Home – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Homemaking | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
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;
St. Gerard, Pray for Us – Lisa Hendey: Do you have a devotion to this saint? | As many of you know, I’m hard at work on my next book, a weekly devotional offering reflections and activities based
Kresta In The Afternoon
Cartoon of the Day – Compromise
Olbermann suspended for Dem contributions – The man who has dubbed FOX News “Fixed News,” Keith Olbermann, MSNBC’s primetime firebrand host, has been suspended indefinitely for violating the ethics policies of his
Outrageous Statement of the Day – You know spin is just a matter of time, but this is a good one from Rachel Maddow. After the Republicans historic victory in the House of Representatives, she claims
Today on Kresta – November 5, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Nov. 5 4:00 – Parents’ Effort Key to Child’s Educational Performance A new study published in the latest issue of the MIT
LifeSiteNews.com
A Caution to the GOP – Commentary by Kristan Hawkins Note: Kristan Hawkins is executive director of Students for Life of America. November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Coming off perhaps one
Highlighted CCHD Grantee is Affiliated with Pro-Abort Groups – By Matthew AndersonWASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Reform CCHD Now (RCN) coalition has called into question the integrity of a document
Homosexuals Plan ‘Kiss-In’ in Front of Pope During Spain Visit – By Matthew Cullinan HoffmanNovember 4, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A homosexual organization is planning a massive “kiss-in” in front of the pope as he leaves Barcelona’s
Letters to the Editor – Re: The Card to Protect You from “Presumed Consent” Organ Harvesting I wonder if some of the same people who say they support a “woman’s right to choose” also support
LifeSiteNews NewsBytes – Life Issues – * Disclaimer: The linked items below or the websites at which they are located do not necessarily represent the views of LifeSiteNews.com. They are presented only for
LifeSiteNews NewsBytes – Obama, More Mid-Term Election News, Economic Crisis – * Disclaimer: The linked items below or the websites at which they are located do not necessarily represent the views of LifeSiteNews.com. They are presented only for
LifeSiteNews Newsbytes – US Mid-Term Election – * Disclaimer: The linked items below or the websites at which they are located do not necessarily represent the views of LifeSiteNews.com. They are presented only for
Ottawa-Carleton School Board to Ask Students their Sexual Orientation – By Thaddeus M. BaklinskiOTTAWA, November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board intends to conduct a survey of its students to “gather
Pentagon Survey on Homosexuality in the Military Flawed: FRC – WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A recently “leaked” military survey regarding the effects of allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the Armed
RED ALERT: Canadian Transgender’ Criminal Discrimination Bill Sails Thru Committee – By Patrick B. CraineOTTAWA, Ontario, November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A private members bill that would criminalize discrimination based on “gender identity” and
Rep. Smith: New U.S. House Arguably Most Pro-Life Ever – By Kathleen GilbertWASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Tuesday’s historic elections sent the message that more Americans want their lawmakers to
Rolling Up Our Sleeves – It has certainly been an exhilarating week for the pro-life and pro-family movement, particularly in the United States.The November 2nd election not only demonstrated
SBA List Challenges New Pro-Life Lawmakers with ‘Stop Abortion Funding’ Campaign – WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – As the dust settles on the 2010 midterm elections, those pro-life lobby groups that helped win significant
Trial Delayed for Linda Gibbons – By Tony GosgnachTORONTO, Ontario, November 5, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A development that the presiding judge described as having the potential for “dire implications”
Living His Life Abundantly
“Checks and Balances” Returns to Washington – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The incoming head of the powerful House Judiciary Committee has announced that he intends to begin holding the Obama
Potter Fans Blamed for Decimating Indian Owl Population – by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist India’s Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh is blaming fans of Harry Potter for the dwindling number of wild owls in that
UNESCO Promotes Kinsey-Inspired Sex Ed for Children – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A shocking new report issued by the once revered UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is drawing
Vatican: “Fast Food” is Bad for Communication – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Cardinal-elect Gianfranco Ravasi, the Holy See’s official “culture minister” believes people who rely on fast food chains for
New Liturgical Movement
All Souls Day from the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, Austria – The following video comes from the Cistercian Abbey of Heilgenkreuz in Austria from All Souls Day. The liturgy was celebrated in accordance with the modern liturgical
Solemn Vespers at Ss. Trinita for the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo — And Now Also to be Offered Each Sunday – John Sonnen has posted a lovely clip of Solemn Vespers offered in Ss. Trinita in Rome. As these Vespers were offered on the feast of St. Charles Borromeo, following the
The Feast of All Saints : The Apostles – From the Breviary according to the use of the Roman Curia, 1529, the continuation of a Carolingian homily commonly read on the feast of All Saints in the Middle Ages.
The Feast of All Saints : The Martyrs – From the Breviary according to the use of the Roman Curia, 1529, the continuation of a Carolingian homily commonly read on the feast of All Saints in the Middle Ages.
The Mass of All Souls in the Dominican Rite – Amongst the many photos being sent in from All Souls Day across the globe were the following photos of the Mass of All Souls from Holy Rosary in Portland, Oregon. What
OSV Daily Take
Lamentations of a (very funny) parent – If you have never read this piece and you’re a parent, you’re in for a treat. Even if you have read it, read it again. It’s just as funny the second (or third or fourth)
Patrick Madrid
Full of Sound and Fury; Signifying . . . Nothing – This visual metaphor depicts something I’ve witnessed countless times over the last 23 years of engaging JWs, Protestants, and Mormons and their attempts at biblical
Steve Ray
Potential Problem Uploading Videos on Ship – We are on the Orient Queen St. Paul Cruise with my Seventy “criser-pilgrims.” It appears I have no Internet access in my cabin. That could be a problem :-). I will try
Short Primer on the Mass – Click below on the image for the full article
Were the Bereans “Bible Alone”? – Today we are visiting the ancient biblical city of Berea. Today it is called Veria just a short drive west from Thessaloniki in Greece. Many Protestants consider the
The Anchoress
Great Unwashed Hillbillies… – These great unwashed hillbillies, they’re pretty slick with teh sarcasm… President Obama explained us to us as follows: And so part of the reason that our politics seems
On Palin; No Animus, No Condescension – In my piece yesterday at Pajamas Media I wrote : . . .thrust-and-parry between a candidate and the media can both sharpen a candidate’s edge and enliven his footwork to
The Fire of Pain and Pride – Take a moment to read Thomas L. McDonald’s insightful and humble piece on how he heard God speak to his heart and soul. There are Christians who seem to believe that God
Will Lame Ducks Turn? – Back in September , I wrote : . . .what makes Reid and Pelosi so certain that the returning lame ducks will be so eager to line up? What if they come back to Congress
What Does The Prayer Really Say?
Bp. Morlino’s letter to dissident parishoners – I posted a while about about the people in the Diocese of Madison who are giving a group of priests and Bishop Morlino a hard time. The article I posted mentioned a
D. of Madision: liberals attacking faithful priests are harming the future of school children – Here is a sad story from the Diocese of Madison, which includes one of most liberal, in the negative sense, area in the US. I have met Bishop Morlino and the priests in
Prayer request – Would you in your goodness please say a prayer for a special intention? Thank you in advance!
Purgamentum init, exit purgamentum – During his General Audience of 3 Nov, the Holy Father made the following observation. “[G]arbage is not just in the different streets of the world. There is also garbage
QUAERITUR: “forgive” rather than “absolve” – From a reader: Recently, a friend who goes to the same parish as me told me that he goes to Fr. So-and-so instead of the pastor, since the pastor uses “I forgive you of
QUAERITUR: bestowing “minor orders” – From a reader: With the recent news of the upcoming ordination of several men to the Minor Orders, I was wondering — perhaps you’ve spoken on this — what is the
QUAERITUR: confession by phone, long-distance – From a reader comes a question about long-distance confession, using telephone or other technology. I am on the road at the moment and do not have good internet
QUAERITUR: getting around celibacy by leaving Church and coming back – From a reader: For the sake of argument, couldn’t a married Catholic man, who wanted to become a priest, simply get around the un-married rule by seeking ordination in
QUAERITUR: More than one intention with stipends for one Mass. – From a reader: Over the years, parish practice has allowed that there be several intentions listed at Mass. These collective intentions are a daily occurrence with some
Roman Vespers – Here is a little continuity for you. Vespers at the EF parish in Rome, staffed by the FSSP. This is the beautiful SS. Trinita dei Pelegrini. Brick by brick, folks.
The Feeder Feed – It has been a while since I have posted feeder photos. And these are a few days old, since I am in NYC at the moment. I post these just to remind everyone that feeders
These things and much worse will continue to happen as Yahweh, our God and Creator pours out His wrath upon mankind leading up to Armageddon. It is His will that you all know exactly where it is coming from.
Matthew 10:34 “Don’t assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.”
Exodus 15:3 “The LORD is a warrior; Yahweh is His name.”
“There will be no peace on Earth until My Son’s Kingdom. I will crush every kingdom now standing and rock the earth off its foundation. I Yahweh will destroy every enemy to My throne, and who can stop Me? Who can turn back My anger? No one.” – Yahweh