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by Phyllis Schlafly. Eagle Forum: The Gang of Eight immigration bill can be summed up as amnesty now, border closing never. The Department of Homeland Security is not required to build a fence (w ... discussPope Francis’ program during the 2013 Rio World Youth Day reportedly will include a visit to the parish of Varginha, located in the favela of Manguinhos, one of the poorest of Rio. While there t ... discuss
The following news release was issued today, May 22, 2013.GENEVA, Switzerland — Legalized abortion is widely touted as beneficial to women, but a wealth of medical and psychological evidence suggest ... discuss
Recently, I discussed, with a person involved in the development of a smart gun technology, their value as a safety device but also as another eroding force against the ... discuss
A contemplative group of Benedictines from Missouri have a second No. 1 hit on their hands. "Angels and Saints at Ephesus," a follow-up to their hit record, "Advent at Ephesus," debuted last week at ... discuss
I have two kids in homeschool high school, and one kid about to leave eighth grade. I also have two sons who have graduated high school, one from my homeschool and one from a local digital sch ... discuss
Wednesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does n ... discuss
In anticipation of this July's World Youth Day in Rio, a book has been released to share the story of World Youth Day and to inspire more young people to attend. Last week, World Youth Day: Ins ... discuss
The Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) published its first annual report, which examines the activities and statistics of 2012. AIF not only controls the activities of the Institu ... discuss
Whether you're Protestant or Catholic, a \"saint of the day\" book is an inspirational daily read. Most of these people lived and worshipped before the splits in the church. May 20 is Bernadine of Sie ... discuss
At the end of his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis made an appeal to Catholics all over the world to prayer for our “brother and sisters” in China. The day of prayer will take place ... discuss
Here is the translation of the Holy Father’s weekly General Audience address in St. Peter’s Square where he continued the cycle of catechesis dedicated to the Year of Faith. * * * Dear ... discuss
Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org SYDNEY, Australia, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ ... discuss
Yesterday afternoon, Pope Francis visited the ‘Casa Dono di Maria’ (Gift of Mary House), a soup kitchen located within the Vatican and maintained by the Missionaries of Charity. The purpos ... discuss
Here is a translation of the address given by Pope Francis to those present at the Casa Dono di Maria, a shelter within the Vatican maintained by the Missionaries of Charity. * * * I address ... discuss
Below a speech I gave to the Traditional Britain Group on May 18 following their Annual General Meeting. Video to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, comrades in the struggle for the liberty and prosp ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 03:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As he hosted his weekly Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis made his fourth appeal for prayer for the victims of the to ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 244 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1061 Office of Readings for Thursday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.R ... discuss
by Ed Meese, The Heritage Foundation: Experts can’t always predict exactly how public policy will affect the nation, despite our best efforts. But when it comes to immigration policy, we have trie ... discuss
22 May AD 1688 After Martin Chemnitz and Johann Gerhard, Johannes Andreas Quenstedt may have been the ablest theologian of the Lutheran church in the period following the death of Martin Luther. A shi ... discuss
ENGLISH TEACHER Education: Middle/High School, FT EmployeeBenedictine College Preparatory (Richmond, VA)Benedictine College Preparatory is looking for a full-time English teacher for the 2013-2014 sch ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
Peers should have confidence to vote against the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill at its first House of Lords debate due on 3 June.SPUC was commenting after the House of Commons voted in favour of t ... discuss
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 ... discuss
On 21 May 1972, Michelangelo's Pieta, exhibited to the public in St. Peter's Basilica, was attacked by a hammer-wielding tourist who had managed to elude the sanctuary's guards. Hungarian-born Austral ... discuss
In 2015, in the heart of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Terra Sancta Museum – the only museum in the world dedicated to the roots of Christianity and the preservation of the Holy Places – ... discuss
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: My fiancée would like to be married within the Catholi ... discuss
Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned of an “alarming trend nationwide” after Ver ... discuss
Pope Francis’ meeting with the movements, new communities, and ecclesial associations on Saturday brought hundreds of thousands of people to greet the Holy Father. A palpable excitement filled t ... discuss
Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See Press Office, denied reports that Pope Francis performed an exorcism after the Pentecost Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. As cus ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 240 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1039 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for W ... discuss
May 22 Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious Optional Memorial Saint Rita was an Italian nun in the late 1300’s. After having survived a husband and two sons, Saint Rita decided to commit to the cons ... discuss
was born in Hertfordshire, England, in 1604 and graduated from Cambridge in 1622. He taught school for a while, came under Puritan influence, and determined to become a minister. In 1631 he went to Ne ... discuss
I wrote a previous post on Horton's attempts to show TULIP in the church fathers. Someone recently asked me to comment on a list of patristic citations that are supposed to show the Limited ... discuss
A Coptic Catholic bishop has expressed hopes that the historic meeting May 10 between Pope Francis and Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II will lead to the Coptic Orthodox Church recognizing Catholic bap ... discuss
Here is the address given Sunday by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the US bishops' conference, at the University of Notre Dame commencement. * * * Thank you, Notre ... discuss
Kiko Argüello, Carmen Hernández and Fr. Mario Pezzi, the initiators of the Neocatechumenal Way, were present during the Holy Father’s morning mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae on Saturday ... discuss
When I was in high school, I went to the symphony for the first time. I was impressed by the sound, the acoustics of Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. But I didn’t get the ... discuss
Here is a translation provided by Vatican Information Service of excerpts from Francis' question-and-answer session with members of movements, communities and ecclesial associations. The q-and-a sessi ... discuss
Before concluding the Mass celebrating the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis thanked the thousands of pilgrims gathered from various movements, ecclesial communities and associations who were prese ... discuss
Here is the statement by Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, apostolic nuncio and permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, at the UN High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 232 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 999 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Monda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 236 Psalter: Tuesday, Week III, 1018 Office of Readings for Tuesday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
May 21 Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest and Companions, Martyrs Optional Memorial Saint Christopher (1869 – 1927) was a parish priest in his hometown of Totatiche, Jalisco, Mexico. On fire t ... 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
Here is the translation of Pope Francis' homily at Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost which was celebrated this morning at St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we co ... discuss
Here is the translation of the Holy Father's address prior to the recitation of the Regina Caeli at the conclusion of the Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost. * * * Dear brothers and sisters ... discuss
Here’s a great article on the benefits of reading to your children. I credit my mother for instilling and inspiring me to read and love books from a very young age, much of which contributed to ... discuss
If Isaac Watts is known as the father of English hymnody, William Williams (1717-1791) is considered by many to be the father of Welsh hymnody.In 1738 Williams heard a sermon by the revivalist pr ... discuss
Ancient Greek: πεντηκοστή [ἡμέρα], pentekostē [hēmera], "the fiftieth day") A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, fifty ... discuss
was born near Glastonbury in the southwest of England about the year 909, ten years after the death of King Alfred. During the Viking invasions of the ninth century, monasteries had been favorite targ ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 All from Proper of Seasons: 1035 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 605 Evening Prayer II for the Solemnity of P ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 1034 (antiphon, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the Solemnity of Pentecos ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) All from Proper of Seasons: 1031 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of Pentecost, using the Current Psalmody God, come to ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 1033 (antiphon, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnity of Pentecost, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1027 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1086 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 603 Psalms and c ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 All from Proper of Seasons: 1017 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of Pentecost God, come to my assistance.– Lord, make haste to ... discuss
Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Alleluia, the Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world; come let us worship him, alleluia. Psalm 24 The Lord’s is th ... 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
18 May AD 1160 Erik Jedvardsson (Edward's Son) ruled much of Sweden from 1150 to 1160. He headed a Christian kingdom bordered by various pagan realms, all of which shared an ancient tradition of figh ... discuss
The commemoration of Florence Nightingale is controversial. On the one hand, she doubted or question many of the central articles of the Creed. On the other hand, she believed in God and devoted her l ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 All from the Proper of Seasons: 1011 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from the Proper of Seasons: 599 Evening Prayer I for the Solemni ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 1010 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Saturd ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 1009 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1481 Midday Prayer for Saturday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psal ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 1009 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Saturday i ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1008 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1476 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 597 Psalter: Saturday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 1004 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1472 Office of Readings for Saturday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance. ... discuss
Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, a ... discuss
May 18 Saint John I, Pope and Martyr Optional Memorial Pope Saint John I was a Tuscan pope elected to the papacy in 523 A.D. In his time, Arian kings and Christian rulers were warring. Byzantine Empe ... discuss
"On a scale of 1 to 10, the Pope’s interest in eradicating hunger is at 11," the director general of the FAO says. José Graziano da Silva of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization tol ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 17, 2013 / 11:30 am (CNA).- With the touch of an iPad, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to unlock a new smartphone application and expanded the Church’s footprint in the di ... discuss
The Church is the place where "the Spirit blooms" (St Hippolytus of Rome, Traditio apostolica, 35) and the Chosen People, non-restricted by borders, come from all the peoples: “For in one Spirit ... discuss
| Pope Francis to celebrate Pro-life Mass, Vatican to hold global pro-life conference by Austin Ruse ... discuss
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue held a meeting in the chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae on New Religious Movements. In a statement released by the Holy See, the purpose of the meeting ... discuss
ART TEACHER Education: Middle/High School, FT EmployeePope John Paul the Great Catholic High School (Dumfries, VA)21st CENTURY APPROACH TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High Sc ... discuss
Teen accused of trying to flush baby down the toilet released By John Jalsevac Editor’s note. The following ap ... discuss
Pope Francis has set the tone for his papacy and for the whole Church in the years ahead with three concise points in his homily on March 14, 2013: “Journeying, building, professing.&# ... discuss
In his homily during Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae this morning, Pope Francis reflected on the love of Christ and the power it has in redeeming one’s sins. Among those attending the Mass were em ... discuss
Anything without heart, anything without love -- and I mean politics, music, law, art, even religion --anything without love, no matter how brilliant, is finally inadequate and weak. At the end o ... discuss
Protests continue following the news that scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University created cloned human embryos that were then used as a source of stem cells. Cardinal Seán O'Mall ... discuss
The chairman of the US bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities called for reflection, greater respect for human life and healing in the wake of the May 13 convictions of Dr. Kermit Gosnell of Philad ... 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
Here is a Vatican translation of the address Francis gave today to four new ambassadors to the Holy See: Bolot Iskovich Otunbaev from Kyrgyzstan; David Shoul from Antigua and Barbuda; Jean-Paul S ... discuss
By Austin RuseROME, May 16 (C-FAM) Pro-lifers held their breath the day the world received a new Pope. They did not question his pro-life credentials but wondered if he would speak forcefully.An old q ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 1002 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1467 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 595 Psalter: Friday, Week III, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 1002 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Friday ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 1001 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1463 Midday Prayer for Friday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, com ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 1001 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Friday in ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1000 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1458 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 594 Psalter: Friday, Week III, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 996 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1454 Office of Readings for Friday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, a ... discuss
May is the month when spring arrives in Rome in all its splendor, and citizens and visitors alike rejoice in the sunlight, scented jasmine and budding roses. Perhaps this is why one’s thoughts t ... discuss
Radical environmentalists want to criminalize the development of the land and resources as a "crime against peace," they call "ecocide." The ecocide drive is distinctly anti-human in that it woul ... discuss
I received a form letter the other day from Kathryn Tucker, of the euphemistically named "Compassion and Choices," which came into being as part of a merger with the honestly named Hemlock Society. Th ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 16 is St. Simon Stock.On May 16 the Catholic Church remembers Saint Simon Stock, a twelfth- and thirteenth-century Carmelite monk whose vision of the Virgin Mary is the so ... discuss
Saving Money This Summer: How to Be Frugal and Still Enjoy Family Fun (More for Less Guides) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: BUDGETING TO SAVE MONEY IN THE SUMMER CHAPTER 2: FINANCIAL LESSO ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 15, 2013 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A bipartisan coalition of Congress members has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, calling for government action to protect ... discuss
ENGLISH TEACHER Education: Middle/High School, FT EmployeeCovington Latin School (Covington, KY)Covington Latin School in the Cincinnati area is seeking an experienced English Teacher to start in Augu ... discuss
Prison Fellowship International is an association present in 132 countries around the world, whose members visit prisons to promote what they call “restorative justice,” trying to alleviat ... discuss
The CMAA is happy to announce a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in chant for five weeks with the Community of St. John (no, not the one founded by Hans Urs von Balthasar and Adri ... discuss
It is college graduation season, and conflict over commencement speakers is the flavor of the month, with a side order of reflections about who these mortar-boarded (gee, that sounds like torture) you ... discuss
“This weekend, Rome will host a new event of the Year of Faith: the Day of Movements, Communities, Associations and Lay Aggregations,” explained Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella, pres ... discuss
Here is the translation of the Holy Father’s weekly General Audience address in St. Peter’s Square where he continued the cycle of catechesis dedicated to the Year of Faith. * * * Dear ... discuss
The Holy See Press Office announced that Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien, Archbishop Emeritus of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, has agreed with the Holy Father to leave Scotland for several months. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 994 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1429 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 592 Psalter: Thursday, Week I ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 994 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Thursda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 993 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1444 Midday Prayer for Thursday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalm ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 993 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Thursday in ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 992 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1439 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 591 Psalter: Thursday, Week I ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 989 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1435 Office of Readings for Thursday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.& ... discuss
Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, a ... discuss
Just when you think you've convinced your last fan that you are not a "saint" a "good person" or "amazing" because you grow your family through international adoption, it's time to t ... discuss
Before concluding his weekly General Audience. Pope Francis announced his intention to visit the Marian Shrine of Bonaria, located in Cagliari, Sardegna. The Marian Shrine is the namesake of the Holy ... discuss
Dear Reader, Today is the last day of our annual fundraising campaign, and this is our last appeal! Up to now, 4,700 of our English-speaking readers have generously contributed $300,000 to help us r ... discuss
Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 15, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- After the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh which killed at least 1,127 workers, demands for better oversight from Western retail ... discuss
The abortion-lobby response to the Kermit Gosnell mass murder debacle has been to insist that Gosnell was not enabled by prochoicers even though, in the spirit of Janis "Aghast in my Gut" Compton-Carr ... discuss
We are now in the final week of the Easter Season and are closing in on the great feast of Pentecost. For Pentecost Sunday the Church gives us an optional but actual Saturday Vigil Mass (as opposed t ... discuss
ENGLISH (ESL) TEACHER Education: Middle/High School, FT EmployeeChelsea Academy (Front Royal, VA)Chelsea Academy seeks to hire an ENGLISH or ESL TEACHER (full time) for the 2013-2014 school year. The ... discuss
The second annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, and will consist of national and local efforts to educate Americans on challenges to religious liberty both at home and ... discuss
A Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty Monday of three counts of first-degree murder. His crime was not seeking to kill the three babies, as abortion is legal in Pennsylvania through the 24th ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 14, 2013 / 01:56 pm (CNA).- Prominent U.S. priest Father Thomas Williams has asked Pope Francis to dispense him from his priestly obligations in order to care for the child he fat ... discuss
Image found here.Wow, over a week since my last post. Sorry, y'all, but I've been that busy. I've found myself coming up with different projects and things to do offline (purposely; don't want to keep ... discuss
Here is a translation of the prayer by which Cardinal José da Cruz Policarpo, patriarch of Lisbon, Portugal, consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima the pontificate of Pope Francis. Monday was the fe ... discuss
Pope Francis’ pontificate was consecrated Monday to the protection of the Virgin Mary, during a Mass held at the Shrine of Fatima. The Mass was celebrated at the shrine by the cardinal p ... discuss
I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. ... discuss
On May 15th, the Confederation of Family Organizations in the European Union, COFACE, will present a conference at the European Parliament in Brussels will present a conference on the declining fertil ... discuss
To prepare for the 20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2014, several pro-family organizations have organized a meeting at the European Parliament on May 15th entitled “Ba ... discuss
Below is from Snopes.com is wrong about the center of the Bible part 2. I thought I would log this down as some interesting facts about most all versions of the Protestant Christian Bible. First ... discuss
It was a high school graduation weekend around here -- no one in our immediate family this weekend, but I accompanied Atticus to some Friday night receptions, then Saturday, the girls and I (Atticus h ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 987 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1429 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 590 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 987 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Wednesd ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 986 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1426 Midday Prayer for Wednesday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 986 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Wednesday i ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 985 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1420 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 588 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 981 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1415 Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance ... discuss
Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, a ... discuss
May 15 Saint Isidore, Farmer Optional Memorial Saint Isidore was a poor Spanish farmer born in 1070 A.D. He lived the greater part of his life in service to the wealthy landowner Juan de Vargas. Saint ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen OTTAWA, May 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Canadian National March for Life has grown to such an extent that three English-language Masses and one French language Mass we ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen OTTAWA, May 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Canadian National March for Life has grown to such an extent that three English-language Masses and one French language Mass we ... discuss
A bishop from northern Nigeria says President Goodluck Jonathan’s government is reluctant to fight the Boko Haram terrorist threat for fear of losing crucial votes in the upcoming elections. B ... discuss
From The Water's Edge By James M. Lindsay Former British prime minister Winston Churchill is featured on a new banknote alongside his famous declaration "I have nothing to offer but blood, toi ... discuss
On Saturday, Pope Francis celebrated his daily Mass in Saint Martha’s residence. At the end of the celebration, he greeted 11 Argentine journalists and their families, all residents in Rome, as ... discuss
The Church now has 802 new Saints, after the first canonization that Pope Francis presided over on Sunday in Saint Peter’s Square. They are the 800 martyrs of Otranto -- killed savagely by the O ... discuss
Pope Francis received Mr. Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, President of Colombia today in audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. President Santos Calderon was in Rome for the canonization of Mother L ... discuss
Before concluding the Mass that gave the Church 802 new saints, Pope Francis greeted the official delegations from their respective countries. The Holy Father’s address was followed by the recit ... discuss
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, along with Archbishop Angelo Becciu, substitute for General Affairs presented to Pope Francis the 2013 edition of the Annuario Pontificio, wi ... discuss
Dear reader, At this moment, 4,300 English-speaking readers have responded to our call and have supported ZENIT by sending a donation. That is a good number -- and we're sure that it will grow in th ... discuss
Pope Francis canonized the first saints of his pontificate yesterday during a Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Square yesterday. Among those who declared saints were Mother Laura Montoya, the fi ... discuss
TweetMay 13, 2013. For Immediate Release:Anti-Abortion Face-Off with Stephen HarperPostcards with Aborted Fetus Images Alongside Harper Images Go to ConstituentsCalgary, AB. Starting today, a group of ... discuss
"Let us hold unswervingly to our confession that gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy".What is that promise that confession? It is that our home is in heaven for today the Ascende ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Saints: 1825 Psalms and canticle from Common of Apostles: 1964 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Saints: 548 Psalms and ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complimentary Psalter: 1655 (Series III, Midafternoon) Common of the Apostles: 1963 (verse, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the Feast of ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Common of the Apostles: 1963 Psalter: Tuesday, Week III, 1407 Midday Prayer for the Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle, using the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complimentary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Common of the Apostle: 1962 (verse, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Feast of Saint Matthias, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1824 Common of the Apostles: 1960 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 547 Common of the Apostles: 793 M ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Saints: 1822 Common of apostles: 1951 Office of Readings for the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
May 14 Saint Matthias, Apostle Feast “And they prayed and said, ‘Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou hast chosen to take the place in this ministry an ... discuss
BBC published a Viewpoint article on the issue of gap year international volunteering, not necessarily just to serve on short-term missions, but in general, from disaster relief, to community work, te ... discuss
“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”IMAGE: Archbishop McNicholas High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, as it appeared back in the day.You might remember that expression from when you gradua ... discuss
As announced this morning to the members of the Joliet Latin Mass Community: Effective August 5th, 2013, Bishop Conlon has appointed Fr Joseph R Valentine FSSP as Administrator of St Joseph Parish ... discuss
Here is the translation of the homily delivered by Pope Francis during the Canonization Mass held in St. Peter's Square this morning. * * * Dear brothers and sisters, On this seventh ... discuss
Ever seen that slightly different message on a bumper sticker? It says "thank a teacher" without the "Mom."But who are the first teachers, the primary teachers?Moms and dads, especially stay-at-home m ... discuss
Our scheduling system had an error. If you use a mobile device then please refresh your content to get the correct Evening Prayer for Saturday, May 11. We are sorry for the confusion. The English tran ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Evening Prayer II for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vo ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vo ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Morning Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Office of Readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours V ... discuss
The Ascension of the Lord Solemnity The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord may be celebrated today if it was not celebrated on Thursday. This holy solemnity, which the Acts of the Apostles 1:3 situate ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 971 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1391 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 584 Psalter: Monday, Week III, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 971 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Monday ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 970 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1388 Midday Prayer for Monday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 970 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Monday in W ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 968 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1382 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 583 Psalter: Monday, Week III, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 965 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1379 Office of Readings for Monday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, a ... discuss
Martyred c.866. Saint Fremund is sometimes depicted as a king, but it is more likely that he was a noble man's son, although he may have been related to St.Edmund, King of East Anglia. He was born in ... discuss
Here is a preliminary response from the Catholic bishops of Ireland to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013. The statement was published last Friday, May 3. * * * The Catholic bi ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midafternoon Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midday Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midmorning Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vo ... 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
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Office of Readings for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours V ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Invitatory Psalm for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost Lor ... discuss
This was my first ever March for Life! To say I was nervous would be an extreme understatement. As May 9th approached I found I could think about little else. I was incredibly excited to finally ... discuss
Here is the fourth and final part of an interview with Marianna Popiełuszko, the mother of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko. She was interviewed (in Polish) by Włodzimierz Redzi ... discuss
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Dateline: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Yes, Sir Winston Churchill was here, too. He actually came to see the Falls at least twice, in 1900 as a rising journalist, and again in 1943, when he was Bri ... discuss
On the occasion of the this year’s World Communications Day, the Pontifical Council for Social Communications is inviting people from around the world to partake in the “Mesa Comun” ... discuss
“The Lord be with you.” “And with your spirit.” We hear this exchange between the celebrant and the congregation at every Mass now. It happens as a matter of course. Hardly any ... discuss
Just in case there are any organists out there for looking for work, here is the official job notification for a position at Prince of Peace, my parish! Prince of Peace Catholic Church in suburban ... discuss
The presidency of the Council of Bishops Conferences of Europe (CCEE) met with journalists to discuss their recent meeting with Pope Francis. The Holy Father met with the prelates after his historic m ... discuss
It is almost depressing to think about, but there are people around the world hailed as champions of human rights who have made a career advocating for the death of their fellow humans, while those se ... discuss
Short Version City Hunter: watched it twice, the second time with my 17 y.o. Definitely in my top 10 list. Summary: In the early 80′s a South Korean crack military team went on a successful se ... discuss
A group of Hispanic custodians at the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver are claiming they are victims of discrimination…Ribota said she was injured at work because she couldn’t read a warning sign ... discuss
How To Memorize The Entire Bible In No Time Flat I downloaded this when it was free, and I have now deleted it. I didn’t find it very useful. The Art of Reading Poetry A notable feature of Harol ... discuss
The government is planning to spend about 16 BILLION dollars to implement programs that are basically the same as those paid for in the 1950s. Many have been given the false impression that Common Cor ... discuss
