Rorate Caeli: The Pope’s visit to the Philippines from January 15 to 19 saw him celebrate Mass three times for the public — at Manila Cathedral on January 16, at Tacloban on January 17, and a final Mass at the … Continue reading
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German Bishops Back Kasper on Communion for Divorced
Marie Meaney, Crisis: St John the Baptist gave his life in the defense of marriage. The German bishops, by coming out in favor of Cardinal Kasper’s proposals on divorced and remarried Catholics, took the side of Herod. In effect, they concluded … Continue reading
Russia To Shift Natural Gas Supply Route from Ukraine to Turkey
Bloomberg: Russia plans to shift all its natural gas flows crossing Ukraine to a route via Turkey, a surprise move that the European Union’s energy chief said would hurt its reputation as a supplier. Full report is here.
New Head of Catholic Charities Headed LCWR and Supported Obamacare
The new president of Catholic Charities USA was a special assistant to the president of Georgetown University before serving six years as prioress of the activist Adrian Dominican Sisters in Michigan. She also led an association of women religious that … Continue reading
Pope Canonizes First Sri Lankan Saint, Father Joseph Vaz
Vatican Information Service; On the morning of Wednesday 14 January, the Holy Father transferred from the apostolic nunciature in Colombo to Galle Face Green. This urban park in the heart of the financial district of Colombo spreads over five hectares … Continue reading
Pope to Canonize Junipero Serra in September
Catholic Culture: In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has disclosed that he plans to preside at the canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra this year. Speaking to reporters who accompanied him on a flight from Sri Lanka to the Philippines on … Continue reading
Meanwhile in Nigeria Boko Haram Kills 2000 Civilians
Even Nigerian press ignored it, as did Nigeria’s own president, Goodluck Jonathan. All the attention was on the Paris massacre. The Guardian: “I am Charlie, but I am Baga too,” wrote Simon Allison for the Daily Maverick, a partner on … Continue reading
Sermon of St. John Chrysostom on the Baptism of Christ
I discovered this sermon of the great eastern doctor of the Church in my quest to find the meaning of the words, twice repeated, by Saint John the Baptist regarding the public manifestation of Jesus at his baptism near the … Continue reading
Institute of Christ the King Abounds in Vocations
Regina Magazine: The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest had its origins in France in 1990, and was officially founded in Africa. The Institute continues to grow steadily throughout its native France, as well as in apostolates in Africa, Europe … Continue reading
Green Bay’s Bishop David Ricken Rebukes St. Norbert College for Hosting Gloria Steinem
Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay defends Catholic teaching and rebukes St. Norbert College decision to host Gloria Steinem: Several months ago, I received many letters, emails, calls and complaints about St. Norbert College’s invitation to Gloria Steinem to give a … Continue reading
Bishop Says Same-Sex Couples Can Contribute to Edification of the Church
Bishop Lynch special to Tampa Bay Times: “Therefore, I do not wish to lend our voice to notions which might suggest that same-sex couples are a threat incapable of sharing relationships marked by love and holiness and, thus, incapable of … Continue reading
Atlanta Fire Chief Fired by Mayor Because He Co-Authored Book Opposing Same-Sex ‘Marriage’
Deacon Fournier, Catholic Online: As a classical Christian, Chief Kelvin Cochran affirms the unchangeable truth about marriage as solely between one man and one woman, intended for life and open to life. He also affirms the unchangeable truths concerning sexual … Continue reading
Dead Sea Falling 3 Feet Every Year: And More to That Story
From Boycott Israeli Salt: Israeli companies generate around 3 billion USD annually from the sale of Dead Sea minerals (primarily potash and bromine) and from other products, which are derived from Dead Sea Minerals. That is a huge amount of … Continue reading
Archbishop Wenski Lays Down the Law for Diocesan Employment
Kathy Schiffer for Patheos: Archbishop Thomas Wenski, archbishop of Miami, has warned archdiocesan employees that any action in support of Florida’s now-legal same-sex marriage could cost them their jobs. “Because of the Church’s particular function in society,” the archbishop wrote, … Continue reading
Indy Colts GM Talks About Mothers Who Kept His Catholic Faith Alive
Trent Beattie: National Catholic Register, Interview with Ryan Grigson Do you come from a devout family? When I hear the word “devout” I think of my 91-year-old grandmother. She has been a strong example of the old adage that the best Gospel … Continue reading
