According to Austrian Father Hermann Geissler, the head of the doctrinal office of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, “The goal of the ecumenical movement is complete visible union with one Christ and with Peter in one Church.” … Continue reading
Every year, on March 4-12, the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary pray the Novena of Grace as a community. All are invited to join with us in praying the novena for the following three intentions, plus any personal … Continue reading
CNA reports: President of Chile Sebastian Pinera, said March 2 that human rights, especially the right to life from conception to natural death, must be protected in order to achieve comprehensive human development. Read more here.
This used to be one of the more conservative Catholic colleges in the US, at least back in the 1970s when, I believe, the Cistercians were in charge. They had a good philosophy department when the late Doctor Frederick Daniel … Continue reading
California Catholic Daily: From March 7-10, the Jesuit-run University of San Francisco will host its 10th Annual Global Women’s Rights Forum. The forum is co-sponsored by USF’s Sociology Department, and again promises to be a venue for viewpoints difficult to … Continue reading
Whither goest thou, Egypt? The two attacks on St. Bishoy monastery by armed soldiers would suggest that the military rule in Egypt is not a benign one for Christians. Shooting at monks trying to build a fence so that they … Continue reading
Catholic Online: Shahbaz Bhattit recently said “As a Christian, I believe Jesus is my strength. He has given me a power and wisdom and motivation to serve suffering humanity. I follow the principles of my conscience, and I am ready … Continue reading
CNA reports: At the Wednesday general audience on March 2, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the life of St. Francis de Sales, a 17th century bishop and Doctor of the Church whose secret to holiness was his unreserved trust in God. … Continue reading
Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture: The Westboro Baptist Church is a nasty little bunch of fanatics, who gain publicity for their fundamentalist views in a particularly loathsome way: by picketing the funerals of fallen American soldiers. But 8 members of the … Continue reading
The picture tells the story. Women are joining orders that wear a full habit for one thing.
No exceptions. No compromise. Good news for Ireland. Check this report from Zoe Romanowsky on Inside Catholic website.
Russia’s original sin was not Communism but schism. That was the major sin of Russia in 1917 when Our Lady appeared to the Fatima children. Rejecting Communism is not a religious conversion; rejecting schism is. Russia will be converted. Our … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: During the past few weeks Edward Peters, the noted canon-law expert from Detroit’s Sacred Heart Seminary, has been engaged in a running online debate on a familiar topic: Whether politicians who are in gross public violation of Catholic … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Shahbaz Bhatti, a lay Catholic who served Pakistan’s federal minister for religious minorities, was assassinated on March 2 while traveling to work. He was 42. More on this story here.
The Vatican has announced the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for March 2011. The Holy Father’s general intention is: “That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace.” His … Continue reading
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