Topic: charity
This afternoon Pope Francis made a private visit to the Gift of Mary House of the Missionaries of Charity. Founded on May 28, 1988, by John Paul II and Mother Teresa of Calcutta, young women i ... discussWho is publishing good books today? I found myself wondering which publishers are releasing the kind of books that end up in my mailbox and the kind of books that are then read and reviewed. I donR ... discuss
Dozens of people, including at least 20 children, were killed when a monster tornado ripped through Oklahoma.From FOX News:A massive tornado at least a half mile-wide with 200 mph winds churned throug ... discuss
We all want that comfort and warmth that comes from a fellowship of ‘likeminded believers,’ but we also want to come to it by shortcuts. But we won’t find ‘community’ wor ... discuss
As mentioned in a comment by Drew Royals below, Liturgicam Authenticam legislates a kind of conservatism regarding hymn texts in #108. Sung texts and liturgical hymns have a particular importance ... discuss
Here are the best of the current Kindle deals: Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell ($1.99); the Trailblazers series (biographies for teens) is on sale for just $2.99 each: Helen Roseveare: On His Majes ... discuss
Will getting his first hit of the night. Also, notice his new bling around his neck. There was a booth at Drew's tournament over the weekend that had literally hundreds of color combinations. At onl ... discuss
This is my first Pentecost Sunday @ Precious Blood Parish. You can listen to my sermon recorded @ the Vigil Mass (May 18) HERE. You can also listen to the Chinese radio talk broadcasted last evening ... discuss
Last Sunday of the Easter Season Pentecost Solemnity “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly, a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wi ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Netherlandish Master, The Spirit, c. 1500.THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT(Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost)When the soul ... discuss
Da tuis fidelibusin te confidentibussacrum septenarium.On the faithful, who adoreand confess thee, evermorein thy sevenfold gift descend.MeditationThe gifts of the Holy Ghost perfect the supernatural ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Ottonian Master Pentecost(Artwork: Pentecost, Artist: UNKNOWN; Ottonian Master, Date: C. 1030-40, Technique: Tempe ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 17th is St. Paschal Baylon.Born in a small village in between Castille and Aragon in Spain, on Pentecost in 1540, he was christened Pascua (meaning "the pasch of the Holy ... discuss
This morning, after celebrating Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, Pope Francis met with the executive committee of Caritas Internationalis, telling them that "a Church without charity does not ... discuss
Flecte quod est rigidum,fove quod est frigidum,rege quod est devium.Bend the stubborn heart and will;melt the frozen, warm the chill;guide the steps that go astray.MeditationEmbodying all the other gi ... discuss
by Kirsten Andersen WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In the wake of admissions that the IRS targeted the Tea Party and other conservative applicants for aggressive, time-consu ... discuss
by Kirsten Andersen WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In the wake of admissions that the IRS targeted the Tea Party and other conservative applicants for aggressive, time-consu ... discuss
There are things of which liberals must not speak of ... one being the powerful Treasury Employees Union headed by ex-IRS agent that Obama and the IG Report refuse to touch or even mention. But Jeff ... discuss
Mobile, Ala., May 16, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic Social Services of Mobile is undergoing a fund raising effort so that it can more effectively provide assistance to those in need in so ... discuss
Does the Clinton Political Machine Live? This is pure speculation, I have no evidence to prove this is (or is not) true. It’s just a theory I’m putting out there for your thoughts. First, ... discuss
There are an estimated 10 million tithers in America that donate more than $50 billion annually to religious and charitable causes. A new 5-year constituency study released by the State of the Plate g ... discuss
1955 Calendar (Double): May 15 Today we celebrate the life of St. John Baptist de la Salle. Born April 30, 1651, St. John would live until Good Friday, April 7, 1719. He would be remem ... discuss
Abercrombie and Fitch’s CEO Mike Jeffries only wants cool folks wearing A&F clothes- so his company policy is to refuse to make them in larger women’s sizes, because larger women are like ... discuss
Via CWN:At the request of Pope Francis, Cardinal José da Cruz Policarpo of Lisbon dedicated this pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima, in a ceremony on May 13—the feast of Our Lady of Fatima—at the ... discuss
By Patrick J. Buchanan Jason Richwine, the young conservative scholar who co-authored the Heritage Foundation report on the long-term costs of the amnesty bill backed by the “Gang of Eight,” is ... discuss
By Patrick J. Buchanan Jason Richwine, the young conservative scholar who co-authored the Heritage Foundation report on the long-term costs of the amnesty bill backed by the "Gang of Eight, ... discuss
This is the second of a two-part series on how Blessed Pope John Paul II’s the Theology of the Body can be used to help young, confused Catholics to understand the true nature of marriage. Part I is ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 14, 2013 / 04:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The U.S. bishops' conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Independence Day, to rai ... discuss
by Ryan Bomberger, The Radiance Foundation: Abortion activists are trying desperately to blame the actions of one of their own on prolifers. The media is spewing the new celebrated talking point that ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus' Name. Well-regarded Vaticanista Sandro Magister made several observations regarding Pope Francis' frequent references to the devil in his usual column ... discuss
This story brought tears to my eyes knowing someone could love their child so unconditionally that she lived her own life to the fullest despite her sickness so that her own child could live his, desp ... discuss
This story brought tears to my eyes knowing someone could love their child so unconditionally that she lived her own life to the fullest despite her sickness so that her own child could live his, desp ... discuss
DOUBLE / WHITE INTROIT Ps. 26:7, 8, 9 Hear, O Lord, my voice as I cry to You, alleluia! my heart has spoken to You; I have sought You. Your presence, O Lord, I will seek; hide not Your face fr ... discuss
Wallbuilders Live had a great two-day broadcast earlier this week (May 7 and May 8) from their Pro Family Legislators Conference. The subject dealt with what the founding fathers of America thought of ... discuss
The Collect.O GOD, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven; We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy G ... discuss
There’s an organization called ACT that is based in Toronto. ACT stands for AIDS Committee of Toronto. Their website is all about the LGBT agenda. If their mandate is to stop the spread of AIDS, ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 11th is St. Ignatius of Laconi, OFMCap.Born on December 18, 1701 the second of seven children, to a poor Italian farming family, he received the name Francis Ignatius ... discuss
Dialogue, the ability to forgive, national unity, and great charity were the main charisms of Mother Laura Montoya (1874-1949), the first Colombian canonized saint. The founder of the Institute of ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Morning Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. ... discuss
COORDINATOR OF JUSTICE AND CHARITY Other, FT EmployeeChurch of the Incarnation (Charlottesville, VA)CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION COORDINATOR OF JUSTICE & CHARITY JOB DESCRIPTION The Church of the In ... discuss
Novena to the Holy Ghost Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Pentecost First Day: Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vou ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 10th is St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai.Joseph Damien de Veuster was born at Tremelo, Belgium, on January 3,1840. He began his novitiate with the Congregation of the Sacr ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Office of Readings for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol ... discuss
“Catholic League Mocks David Bowie’s New Video.” Wow, that statement says volumes about the sad state of the world, now doesn’t it? If the Catholic Church is mocking Bowie& ... discuss
The following was published today by Human Life International at www.hli.org/PlanB: May victims of rape be administered a “Plan B” (levonorgestrel-only) contraceptive? Catholic bishops, ethicist ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 8th is St. Magdalene of Canossa, virgin, foundress of the Canossian Family of Daughters and Sons of Charity (1774-1835).Magdalene of Canossa was born in 1774, the sec ... discuss
This morning, Ramona, holding a community flyer, said to me, "Huh. I don't know if I even want to volunteer for this -- they spelled it 'volenteer'!" (Photo courtesy of Stock.xchng.) ... discuss
by Michelle Kaufman, New Zealand Correspondent AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 7, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Three weeks after the passage of homosexual ‘marriage’ in New Zealand, a pro-fa ... discuss
by Michelle Kaufman, New Zealand Correspondent AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 7, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Three weeks after the passage of homosexual ‘marriage’ in New Zealand, a pro-fa ... discuss
Vatican City, May 7, 2013 / 06:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Reflecting on how St. Paul endured pain for Christ, Pope Francis said that good Christians do not complain about their trials but endure them wit ... discuss
Hartford, Conn., May 7, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Mother Dolores Hart, the woman who left her movie career to become a Benedictine nun, has released a new biography explaining her shift from a ... discuss
Arusha, Tanzania, May 6, 2013 / 08:50 am (CNA).- A top official with the charity Caritas Tanzania says a Sunday attack on a new Catholic parish was the first of its kind for the East African country. ... discuss
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Poirot's David Suchet claims Christianity is being marginalised to avoid offending other faithsBy PAUL REVOIR, The Daily Mail Online, 25 November 2009Warning: David Suchet has expressed concern t ... discuss
I like Mark Shea. Okay, I don't know him personally, but I like his posts, his intelligence, his insights, his sense of humor, his sometimes contrarian ways. I generally agree with him. I'm even payin ... discuss
New York City, N.Y., May 3, 2013 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and hit the northeastern U.S., coastal community members continue to struggle th ... discuss
Bern, Switzerland, May 3, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are confusing to C ... discuss
May is Mary’s month. But, why May?Perhaps the answer is that, in many places, May is the month for Spring’s return of flowers. As the flowers return we honor Mary Whom we call the "Mystical Rose." ... discuss
Nikki KenwardEarlier today I received the bold press release below, announcing that Nikki Kenward (pictured), disability rights campaigner, has challenged Sarah Wootton, chief executive of the Volunta ... discuss
“PRAY FOR AMERICA”AMERICANS TO UNITE AND PRAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERCOLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (April 8, 2013) – As our nation s ... discuss
Denver, Colo., May 2, 2013 / 02:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A recently translated book by Pope Francis exhibits a call for Catholics who have been divorced and are re-married to be made welcome in parishe ... discuss
Rolley Haggard has written four articles about what the churches and Christians should do to end abortion. The following articles appeared in BreakPoint: Excerpts: We Could End Abortion 'O ... discuss
In 1770 the Lord Arundell, following the sale of the family house at Panton Street in London and of Ashcombe Estate in Wiltshire, started to build New Wardour Castle to replace the old castle which ... discuss
Today, May 1st, is the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, is the patron saint of workers. Pope Pius XII decided in 1955 to add the optional feast day of Saint Jose ... discuss
"How marvelous it would be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I have performed an act of charity towards others!"~ Pope Francis (from his Twitter feed)http://screen-shots ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 845 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1152 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 554 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I ... discuss
April 29th is the feast of my Confirmation saint, St. Catherine of Siena, Caterina di Giacomo di Benicasa (1347 - 1380). As a mystic, activist, reformer, contemplative, and Doctor of the Church, she i ... discuss
Omaha, Neb., Apr 28, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A new documentary tracks the gripping journey of how a priest and his community – through fidelity to Church tradition and Vatican II ̵ ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Apr 28, 2013 / 06:06 am (CNA).- A defender of Catholic doctrine and Christian civilization during the tumultuous 16th century, Pope Saint Pius V has his liturgical memorial on April 30. ... discuss
The saint of the day for April 27 is St. Zita (1212-72), the patron saint of domestic workers.She was born in Tuscany, Italy in the village of Monsagrati. Zita came from a poor, but deeply devotional ... discuss
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Countess Kate Charlotte M. Yonge Excerpt: The two little girls, who sat on the opposite sides of a little square table in the bay-window, were both between ten and eleven years old, but could not hav ... discuss
The gift of a new command: the law of Charity "Love one another". This command given to us by Christ is the "Magna Carta" of the People who, born from his pierced chest, are transformed by Love. Chr ... discuss
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Vatican City, Apr 25, 2013 / 11:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Christians are called to do the great work of evangelizing to the ends of the world in a spirit of humility rather than an attitude of conquerin ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to the Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends: As the father of two Boy Scouts, it's been hard to see the BSA teeter on the edge of moral irrelevance. The proposed "compromi ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 798 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1592 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 514 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 97 ... discuss
Richard Dawkins’s latest outburst reveal a lack of understanding about religion From the Catholic Herald (UK) By Francis Phillips Dawkins: not keen on religion Richard Dawkins, evolutionary bi ... discuss
From the Times Tribune: Need to nourish Throop woman lives faith, helping to create One Hot Meal Supplies were running low for Carol Nasser and her fellow volunteers at One Hot Meal as they doled out ... discuss
Source: Zenit.org Dear brothers and sisters, Good morning! In the Creed we profess that Jesus "will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead." Human history begins with the creati ... discuss
Vatican City, Apr 24, 2013 / 07:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Christians should not be frightened of the final judgment but should let it affect how they live, Pope Francis told the 100,000 pilgrims who fil ... discuss
From: drude Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Subject: MuslimsAnd now we can add one more atrocity to the list!ANY MUSLIMS IN THE BOSTON MARATHON ???? ANY MUSLIMS INJURED ????Have ... discuss
And said on Thursday's throughout the year. Remember not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our fathers; neither take thou vengeance of our sins. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Christ ... discuss
Colorado Springs, Colo., Apr 23, 2013 / 04:05 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The first book by Pope Francis to be translated into English was co-authored by an Argentine rabbi and illustrates the Pope's commitm ... discuss
Today we commemorate Blessed Teresa Maria of the Cross, Carmelite nun and founder.Teresa Maria Manetti (Bettina was her nickname.) was born at Campi Bisenzio, Florence, Italy. Daughter of Salvatore Ma ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 768 Psalter: Tuesday, Week IV, 1531 Office of Readings for Tuesday in Week 4 of Easter God, come to my assistance.R ... discuss
April 22, 2013. (Romereports.com) The Custodian of the Holy Land, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, sent an urgent message asking for emergency donations to help support Syrian families. The ongoing violence i ... discuss
Vatican City, Apr 22, 2013 / 04:57 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Lukewarm Christian try to build a church that conforms to their own common sense and see too much risk in following Jesus, Pope Francis preached ... discuss
The Saints of the Day for April 22 are Sts. Caius And Soter.Cauis and Soter, popes of the early Church, are both venerated in tradition as martyrs, though no reliable account of their martyrdom surviv ... discuss
Your Excellencies:In earlier communication, I have provided detailed documentation regarding immoral practices in Philly's Catholic hospitals: the paucity of NFP-only physicians, "privileges" for ... discuss
We still buy the lie. Women are told that if they want to be successful in the world, they have to be more like men, or like a how-to-succeed-in-business stereotype. Aggressive, detached from commitme ... discuss
Today was another horrific day for America and foreign tourists who came to run in and watch one of the most popular US marathon's...The Boston Marathon, which is often held on "Patriot's Day" in Bost ... discuss
Today was another horrific day for America and foreign tourists who came to run in and watch one of the most popular US marathon's...The Boston Marathon, which is often held on "Patriot's Day" in Bost ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. Bernadette Soubirous, the renowned visionary of Lourdes.Born in Lourdes, France, on January 7, 1844, Bernadette was the first child of Francois and Louise Soubirous, a poor p ... discuss
“We must discourage the defective and diseased elements of humanity from their reckless and irresponsible swarming and spawning.” “The mass of Negroes, particularly in the South, still bree ... discuss
There's an arrogant little troll polluting the combox at Wesley Smith's blog Human Exceptionalism who became all indignant and resorted to calling me, in effect, a stupid whiner because I said h ... discuss
John A. Gallagher, Ph.D.Corporate Director, EthicsCatholic Health PartnersCincinnati, OhioDear Dr. Gallagher,The fourth edition of the USCCB's Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care ... discuss
One of my facebook friends posted this to his wall, a forward from a gun rights group. Right to bear arms only meant muskets like saying your right to free speech was only meant to include olde Engli ... discuss
Excerpts from All the Audiences, Homilies, Letters, Messages, and Speeches of the New Holy Father, up until Easter Sunday "Pray for me and until we meet again. We will see each other soon. Tomorrow I ... discuss
“Put your trust in God, but keep your powder dry.” - Oliver Cromwell1 To sum up what has been outlined so far – a philosophy of righteous civil resistance is articulated in the B ... discuss
Michael Voris to "Traditional-Minded Catholics" RE: Pope Francis: "Keep Your Mouths Shut and Your Comments to Yourselves" Sixth Anniversary of "Anderson's Law"Yesterday's Post: Faith, Hope, and ... discuss
The other night, I sat down and watched The Robe all the way through for the first time in my adult life. The product of a now-long-gone era when Hollywood respected the sensibilities of its audiences ... discuss
I've seen this image from CatholicVote making the rounds on Facebook, and I'm not sure what to think about it. It seems to me that ALL three of the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (Lo ... discuss
"Follow the Money" and Follow RomeIn our defense of conscience protections, it often seems that we neglect to point out that medicine which is consistent with Catholic ethics happens to be health care ... discuss
This post will be a response to a comment made on one of my blogs concerning my position and arguments in donating money to Relay for Life.Here is a brief summary. A while back I wrote a blog po ... discuss
God Bless Pope Francis....and Pope Benedict"The appearance of a new pope is a noisy affair. The great bells of St. Peter’s follow the white smoke; the cheering crowd of tens of thousands overflow th ... discuss
Few of us really understand the life of St. Francis, the young man who renounced everything for the kingdom - in a sense redeeming the life of the rich young man in the Gospel story who just could not ... discuss
Monica Migliorino Miller is not a name I was familiar with until about six weeks ago, when I received a copy of her book, Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion War. She asked me to consider it f ... discuss
Monica Migliorino Miller is not a name I was familiar with until about six weeks ago, when I received a copy of her book, Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion War. She asked me to consider it f ... discuss
Sister Marge Kloos, 54, of the Sisters of Charity has agreed to plead guilty to a charge of fraudulent voting. She apparently sent in an absentee ballot for Sister Rose Marie Hewitt, who had been R ... discuss
It is a day for celebration in our busy household!Today marks three years since our amazing, beautiful wonder-baby, Ezekiel, joined our family and brought us the kind of light and joy that came unexpe ... discuss
The other day my 10 year-old son asked me who Pope Benedict was and why it was a big deal he was retiring. After admonishing myself about not talking to my children about this, we discussed the ideals ... discuss
PRAY FOR BENEDICT XVI! These are his last hours as the Holy Pontiff, he is the Vicar of Christ! V. Oremus pro Pontifice nostro Benedicto. V. Let us pray for Benedict, our Pope. R. Dominus conservet ... discuss
Sermon – Reminiscere – February 24th, 2013Grace Lutheran Church, Dyer, INMatthew 15:21-28“Feasting in Faith when Yes Looks like No”I suppose there's a misison theme today in that the ... discuss
The following speech was delivered by Zac Davis President of Loyola Students for Life at their vigil for the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade. Zac is part of the new generation of pro-lifers who will br ... discuss
Well, I'm rather dissappointed that my last few posts did not show up on my blog. I have been posting from my iPod, and using the Blogger app, but they never did show!Pope Benedict XVI, affectionately ... discuss
I t is good to reflect often on the Sacrament of God’s mercy, Penance or Reconciliation. In Confession a person looks squarely at the sins he or she is guilty of, takes responsibility for them ... discuss
I'm particularly excited about this area of organization because I was horribly bogged down with paperwork from everything flying about everywhere and generally found it too overwhelming to do much ab ... discuss
Please consider the following response to Monsignor Campion's Trusting Tribunals (OSV, 12/30/12), which itself seemed to be a response to perceptions that dramatic increases in declarations of marital ... discuss
Your Excellencies:There should be deep concern about Philadelphia's Catholic hospitals (i.e., 1) the paucity of NFP-only physicians, 2) "privileges" for IVF specialists, 3) "privileges" for associates ... discuss
by Joel J. Miller - When it comes to the question of social justice, there is more at play than the needs of the poor. Charity requires not only a recipient but also a giver, and that increases the is ... discuss
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Francisco de Zurbarán, The Apotheosis of St. Thomas Aquinas (1631). See here for an article about this painting.Happy feast day to my friend and illustrious brother in St. Dominic, Thomas Aquin ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Jan 27, 2013 / 06:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Feb. 1 Catholics in Ireland and elsewhere will honor Saint Brigid of Kildare, a monastic foundress who is – together with Saint Patric ... discuss
Day Nine: Sunday, January 27, 2012Printable version of Day NineIntercession: For repentance, healing and peace, in every heart and every nation.Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory BeReflection: ... discuss
The Colorado Independent is one of numerous news outlets reporting on the tragic case of Lori Stodghill, her preborn sons, and Denver-based Catholic Health Initiatives.... "Lori Stodghill was 31-years ... discuss
A widely reported item about Denver Colorado-based Catholic Health Initiatives has received some confirmation by Colorado's Catholic bishops."A Catholic hospital in Colorado is arguing in court docum ... discuss
January 24, 2013. (Romereports.com) In addition to Facebook and MySpace, there are a myriad of social networks tailored to each person's preferences. You can find one for motorcycle enthusiasts, dog l ... discuss
St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), a Swiss theologian and the patron saint of writers has long been my mentor and model, and one of my most powerful intercessors. As a theologian and writer, I look to ... discuss
Obama raised his right hand and placed his left on Bibles once owned byMartin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln and swear the oath of office. Yesterday Obama was inaugurated for his second term and ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for January 19 is Saint Canutus.Saint Canutus, King of Denmark, succeeded his elder brother Harold on the throne of Denmark in the year 1080. He began his reign by a succe ... discuss
The legend of the vampire existed long before the days that Count Dracula carried out his bloody tyranny in Romania. In fact, the vampire obsession dates back millennia in countries across Europe.It e ... discuss
Monopoly?Six "Catholic" hospitals operate within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Organizationally, 1) Holy Redeemer stands alone; 2) Mercy Fitzgerald, 3) Mercy Philadelphia, 4) Mercy Subur ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for January 12 is Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys. On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrume ... discuss
The subtitle of Monsignor Campion's recent article stated: "Decisions of diocesan tribunals are based on facts and the Church's teaching on sacramental marriage" (Trusting Tribunals, OSV, 12/30/12).&n ... discuss
Monopoly?As you know, six "Catholic" hospitals operate within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Organizationally, 1) Holy Redeemer stands alone; 2) Mercy Fitzgerald, 3) Mercy Philadelphia, 4 ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for January 4 is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. This wife, mother and foundress of a religious congregation was born Elizabeth Ann Bayley on August 28, 1774 in New York City, the daught ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 432 Psalms from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1345 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 156 Psalm ... discuss
26 December, New Testament Saint Stephen's Day remembers the first recorded martyr of the Church. Stephen knew the gift of Christmas: His Lord came in human flesh to bring forgiveness and as Jesus for ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for December 26 is St. Stephen. The deacon Stephen, stoned in Jerusalem two years after the death of Christ, has always been the object of very special veneration by the faithful. ... discuss
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.”The period known as Christmastide begins with the Feast of the Nativity itself; specifically, with the evening ... discuss
Greetings:On page A11 of the 12/12/12 Bucks County Courier Times, an ad appeared for St. Mary's maternity services. Noting "24 OB/GYN specialists" and "high-risk pregnancy management e ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Christ Jesus, who saves us by faith, hope, and charity, not by acquiring esoteric knowledge only available to some “initiates”. For the saving “mysterie ... discuss
"I’m co-hosting in the Keeping Christ in Christmas Blog Carnival, along with Tina from Truly Rich Mom and Monica from Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families. We'll be sharing different way ... discuss
As an ambassador of Jesus, driving around my assigned territory of Connecticut yesterday, ;-), I heard an interesting piece on NPR yesterday about the incredible impact that wise giving can make in th ... discuss
In a nation where you have to kill over two dozen people to reach the top of the mass murder list, the Newtown massacre stands out, not for the sheer number mowed down in cold blood, but for their age ... discuss
Your Excellencies: Because there are hospitals for whom the label "Catholic" seems tantamount to false advertising, I am encouraged by the Holy Father's Motu Proprio of N ... discuss
Your Excellencies:Inarguably, there are hospitals for whom the label "Catholic" seems tantamount to false advertising. Such mislabeling endangers the physical and spiritual h ... discuss
Your Excellencies:There is at least one hospital within the geographic boundaries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, for which "Catholic" is a mislabeling that endangers the physical and sp ... discuss
Today is Blake Seidl's 12th birthday. He's 12 on 12/12/12.Happy Golden Birthday, Blake!Of course, today is also Aaron Rodgers Day.To most people, Wednesday will just be a quirky date: Dec. 12, 2012, o ... discuss
We here at man with black hat have received quite a reaction to our piece entitled “Every Matter Under Heaven” from last Tuesday. We drew attention to plans underway by Michael Voris of ChurchMili ... discuss
Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. The Immaculate Conception is a dogma of the faith stating that Mary was conceived sinless in the wom ... discuss
6 December AD 326 Of the many saints recognized by the Christian Church, Nicholas is one of the most widely commemorated. However, very little is known historically of him, although there was a church ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for December 6 is St. Nicholas. Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, is undoubtedly one of the most popular saints honored in the Western world. In the United States, his memory has su ... discuss
Today, December 6, is the memorial day of St. Nicholas, or St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas was a bishop of Myra, and is actually the "origin" of the modern-day Santa Claus. (I wrote a piece titled ... discuss
Well, folks, the dyke is starting to break. Some of the most senior members of the Canadian Bishops’ international development agency – Development & Peace (D&P) – have publicly accused Toronto ... discuss
(Vatican Radio) The service of charity, Pope Benedict said today, is at the heart of the Church’s identity and mission. In a new Apostolic Letter – issued “motu proprio,” that is, on his own i ... discuss
I have a long standing rule to NEVER EVER give money to bums. No matter what the circumstances. I even look down on people who do. They rub me as purely emotional acts with not even one second of real ... discuss
--1--Today is the last day of November, so today we are taking down the last of the month long All Soul's Celebration. I don't want to mislead you into thinking that we are so vigorously diligent abou ... discuss
30 November, 2012 (Romereports.com) With the arrival of Christmas, many Catholic families begin to decorate in preparation for the birth of Jesus. One of many holiday traditions still standing today, ... discuss
I stated in the previous article that legalism will become more & more prevalent as we draw closer to the return of Jesus Christ. The law holds certain attractions to the natural man, for it has ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. I found this piece written by Matt Bowman at CatholicVote.org: Pax Christi Promotes Killing You may have heard that the Diocese of Pittsburgh in its la ... discuss
"I’m participating in the Spend-Less Holidays: Saving While Savoring the Season Blog Carnival, hosted by The Frugal Fil-Am and Dainty Mom. We’ll be sharing our tips on how to spend less this holid ... discuss
There is great hope for the future with a new breed of young priests like Fr. Montz who are not afraid to confront evil with boldness and charity. It is, in fact, an act of charity to stick out your f ... discuss
Address at the Catholic Life Congress in Philadelphia on Nov. 17. From The National Catholic RegisterBy Archbishop Charles Chaput My comments today will be simple. I want to focus o ... discuss
It’s funny how so many of those Colorado teachers union deadlines fall at inconvenient times. Want to sign up for one of the Colorado education Association’s local affiliates? You can do i ... discuss
3. The laity derive the right and duty to the apostolate from their union with Christ the head; incorporated into Christ's Mystical Body through Baptism and strengthened by the power of the Holy Spiri ... discuss
Today, November 27, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Devotion to and wearing of the Miraculous Medal is second to the Rosary in popularity among traditional Catholic de ... discuss
Monday, November 26, 2012 Donate - Subscribe to Daily News - Unsubscribe - Update Your Info - Send News Tips Five abortion workers leaving one clinic in Atlanta: three from an ... discuss
Top story:Irish expert report could lead to British-style abortion system, warns SPUCThe recommendations of Ireland's Expert Group on abortion could lead to a British-style abortion system in Irela ... discuss
I have written in previous weeks about the importance of living our lives with authentic hope — hope that is focused on our true end with Christ, and which thus transforms our outlook and help ... discuss
Contact: Daniel Goodman, President, CharityChoice Gifts, 732-397-5056, dg@charity-choice.org LAKEWOOD, NJ, Nov. 26, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Food4Israel, a partnership of JAR and CharityChoice ... discuss
image of Christ from Upper South Gallery in Hagia Sophia With the liturgical year at an end, let's check in on what His Holiness has been up to. Popery There's the new book, but we cov ... discuss
Religious life is first and foremost about loving God above all. Charity towards His creatures are but an expression of that love.The nuns on the bus forgot their Spiritual Spouse and pined for ... discuss
23 November AD 100 Saint Clement (ca. A.D. 35–100) is remembered for establishing the pattern of apostolic authority that governed the Christian Church during the first and second centuries. He insi ... discuss
Washington D.C., Nov 22, 2012 / 04:06 pm (CNA).- The head of Catholic Charities in D.C. recently experienced the struggle of low-income families relying on food stamps, noting that Christian charity l ... discuss
The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. Attributed to Alexis de TocquevilleI have previously said in this space th ... discuss
On 25 October I blogged about how "BBC World helps Marie Stopes vs SPUC", following an interview between George Alagiah of BBC World and Anthony McCarthy, SPUC's education and publications manager. SP ... discuss
One of the hardest things about Thanksgiving Day, and then of course the Christmas holidays, is dealing with loss and grief. It's just difficult to be in the holiday season when you are still dealing ... discuss
Brethren: Peace and Good to All of you. Do you remember this post from almost four years ago? Folks, this is from the Catholic News Agency: In exclusive comments made to CNA, the official ca ... discuss
by Ben Johnson WASHINGTON, D.C., November 19, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) - The new head of a Catholic philanthropic organization is a longtime Obama advisor and member of the Religious Left. Alexia Kell ... discuss
19 November AD 1231 Also known as Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia — Szent Erzsébet in her native tongue — Elisabeth (also Erzsebet) was born in Sárospatak in 1207, the dau ... discuss
The numerous "St. Elizabeth's Hospitals" throughout the world are for the most part named, not for the Biblical Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, but for this princess of Hungary. She was con ... discuss
What Obama Did Not Say, The Eight Demons of St. John Cassian, The Worst Deadly Sin: Pride, and More!
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by Peter Baklinski Co-authored by Ben Johnson. FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, November 16, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) – The energy supplement 5-Hour Energy is fighting breast cancer by donating to a char ... discuss
by Peter Baklinski Co-authored by Ben Johnson. FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, November 16, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) – The energy supplement 5-Hour Energy is fighting breast cancer -by donating to a cha ... discuss
I had seen this commercial and I've been wondering if they fund Planned Parenthood. I'm Glad to see a way to fight breast cancer without giving to the country's biggest abortionist. Why can't Ko ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for November 14 is St. Lawrence O'Toole.St. Lawrence O'Toole was born around 1128 in County Kildare, Ireland. His father was the chief of Hy Murray, and his mother one of the Clan ... discuss
Humanitarians in Business For many the words business humanitarian may seem like an oxymoron. Often businessmen are thought of as individuals who are only interested in their own well-being, and human ... discuss
St. James (2:14-26) make it very clear when he states that without works, faith is meaningless. But this is an exhortation to the doer of the works. It is not a plea to the able-bodied R ... discuss
by Hilary White LONDON, November 7, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A Conservative Party MP has accused the government’s Charity Commission of attempting to suppress Christianity after the group denie ... discuss
So, as Socon or Bust readers know, Fr. Tom Rosica has responded to Michael Voris’s rather compelling and revealing video exposé on Fr. Rosica’s interview with Gregory Baum. You’ll ... discuss
A weekly column by Father George W. Rutler. It was a pleasure recently to perform the marriage rites of two of our fine parishioners at Old St. Mary’s Church in Philadelphia, which at the time of ... discuss
The following is Part 4 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
Today is the optional memorial of St. Martin de Porres, the first black American Saint. He was the illegitimate son of a Spanish nobleman and a young freed slave woman from Panama, who may have been b ... discuss
Yesterday, included in the summary list of pro-life news was the following lead to an article: Obama Admin Tells Court: Hobby Lobby Must Obey HHS Mandate The Obama administration told a federal co ... discuss
by Thaddeus Baklinski LEEDS, UK, November 2, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) - A Catholic charity that has provided adoption services 1865 will no longer be able to offer that service while adhering to its m ... discuss
by Thaddeus Baklinski LEEDS, UK, November 2, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) - A Catholic charity that has provided adoption services 1865 will no longer be able to offer that service while adhering to its m ... discuss
Image: Catholic Culture The Church, after rejoicing yesterday with those of her children who have entered the glory of heaven, today prays for all those who, in the purifying suffering of purgatory ... discuss
From The American Spectator By Paul G. Kengor Question: How is Benghazi different from Watergate and Iran-Contra? The obvious answer: the media. Liberal journalists turned Watergate and Iran- ... discuss
