Topic: mass
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 ... discussVatican 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
Before I get into the main topic of the post *points to title*, let me apologize for the lack of updates. Yes, I'm on vacation but I've spent almost every day getting through every inch of the apartme ... discuss
By JUSTIN BELL | CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Some 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees from Boston College on a balmy Monday, while a group of pro-lifers peacefully prot ... discuss
Please continue to pray for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado disaster. Those who wish to help victims of Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla., may donate through Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese o ... discuss
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Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people in Oklahoma.“I am close to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma torn ... discuss
May 21, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Tuesday's morning Mass at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Pope talked about the concept of power. Echoing the words he said during his Inaugural Mass, the Po ... discuss
Thanks Jim Injured soldier outraged suspected shooter receives salary while his family financially struggles in recovery The Department of Defense confirms to NBC 5 Investigates that accused Fort Hood ... discuss
TODAY: So, adultery does matter, a new law “vexes” the porn industry, Norway’s mass murderer complains of “inhumane” treatment, and Germany decides to subsidize moms and ... discuss
Russia is in the grip of an apocalyptic fever. The New York Times reports that Russians across the nation’s nine time zones are in the grip of a mass hysteria of sorts — and it’s all ... discuss
Thus says the LORD: “A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.” [Je ... discuss
Watching the American scene in the 1960s, historian Daniel Boorstin, invented the idea of the “pseudo-event.” The rise of television and modern mass media had produced a transformation of ... discuss
Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people in Oklahoma.“I am close to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma torn ... 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
Portland, Ore., May 21, 2013 / 04:05 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The recent production of stem cells from cloned human embryos has prompted a researcher to consider the need for scientists to take other disc ... discuss
Today we honor St. Christopher Magallanes, priest and martyr, and his companions, martyrs.Christopher and his twenty-four companion martyrs were members of the Cristero movement, a response to a ... discuss
The Saints of the Day for May 21 are St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions.Like Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, S.J. (November 23), Cristobal and his twenty-four companion martyrs lived under a very a ... 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
Q - Mass can be boring. How can I go to Mass and get more out of it?A - Thanks for your question. First off, I will tell you that your question is all too common. Many people go to Mass with the ex ... discuss
Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis asked those gathered for the Pentecost Vigil Mass at the Vatican to chant Christ's name instead of his own, highlighting his role a ... discuss
Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 11:35 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis encouraged bold prayer and faithful trust in God during his homily at Mass today at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. “A cour ... discuss
There's a little girl whose parents bring her and her baby brother to the 12:00 Mass every Sunday. They've started sitting near the folk group, and she keeps her eyes firmly on the musicians.One recen ... discuss
This is really good news for the liturgy. Just as the Church is still in the process of correcting liturgical abuses that have occurred in recent years, I hope this program will help us re ... 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
Over 200,000 people from all over the world gathered in Rome to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost with Pope Francis on Sunday. The Mass was the concluding event of the two day pilgrimage of eccles ... 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
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — St. Peter’s Square was transformed into an open-air Upper Room, Pope Francis said after he celebrated Pentecost with Church movements. “Th ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 20, 2013 / 09:34 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A pontifical university in Rome has launched a master's program in Gregorian chant and the use of the organ at Mass so as to build unity among Ca ... discuss
Brethren: Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus' Name. The Catholic World Report published two days ago a great article about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal which you all ought to read. Here's a ... 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
Join Jen and the other Quicktakers over at the Conversion Diary 1. The punishing month of May continues! Although the weekend was supposed to be somewhat restful, we still had to get up at 7 o ... 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
One new order worthy of consideration is the Brigittini Servitores Sanctissimi Salvatoris (Brigittine Servitores of the Most Holy Savior) who are located adjacent to the FSSP parish in Tyler, TX. T ... discuss
A look at the history and future of the sometimes-controversial movement By Allesandra Nucci When the newly elected Pope Francis appeared at the window before the ch ... 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
For some years, our schola at the parish has worked hard to get away from singing hymns in place of propers. This has been a huge relief, and an end to endless headaches over finding the right hymns ... discuss
A beautiful little boy in my old parish died this week from a sudden accident. One moment he was playing, the next he was seriously injured, and the next, he died. Death is not ok. It was never suppos ... discuss
This week critical mass was reached. The Benghazi, IRS, and DOJ scandals became too much for liberal cartoonists to ignore, and they came down en masse on President Obama. It appears the likely straw ... discuss
This week critical mass was reached. The Benghazi, IRS, and DOJ scandals became too much for liberal cartoonists to ignore, and they came down en masse on President Obama. It appears the likely straw ... discuss
Vatican City, May 19, 2013 / 07:22 am (CNA/EWTN News).- St. Peter’s Square was “transformed into an open-air Cenacle,” Pope Francis said after he celebrated Pentecost with Church mov ... discuss
Vestments: Red INTROIT Sap. 1:7 The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world, alleluia! and that which contains all things has knowledge of His voice, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! P ... discuss
When you count abortions from chemical and mechanical methods, there have been 308,000,000 in the United States, since Roe v. Wade (cf, Pharmacists for Life International ). Your Excellency ... discuss
"Gosnell Case Is Shifting Public Opinion On Abortion," is the headline on the Investors' Business Daily story. But not all of the public. Only the members of the public who have a clue that Kermit Go ... discuss
related: http://harrolds.blogspot.com/2011/12/ocleaned-obamas-drug-and-sex-party-limo.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9otIN9jq_w My advice to MoveOn.org' re petition to Sen. Feinstei ... discuss
A long day - Started at the Men's group at 7 a.m., then morning Mass ...After that, prayers outside Planned Parenthood ...Taking brother-in-law shopping ... Raking the top soil in the garden to ready ... discuss
I wish to present some images from the Confirmations and the Pontifical Low Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Kansas City, Missouri, from Saturday, May 11, 2013. 58 confirmands (32 young men and ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 19, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler There is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. You might say that the Church was born when Chris ... discuss
A weekly column by Father George Rutler. There is ... discuss
By Fczarnowski (Own work).Okay, so Pope Francis is not Pope Benedict. That much is obvious. He didn't take a traditional name. He doesn't do the Traditional Latin Mass. He woul ... discuss
If you sing the chant too slowly, you lose the sense of the chant, you lose the meaning because the chant, the text, becomes less and less understandable. Yes, you have to understand what the ... discuss
Nice to know that some in law enforcement will not bow to the pressure and will support the 2nd Amendment Rights of law abiding citizens (Fox News) Colorado sheriffs upset with gun restrictions adopte ... discuss
Today is the Vigil for Pentecost and tomorrow we will celebrate the Descent of the Holy Spirit and foundation of the Church. Pentecost marks the completion of the work of redemption, the fullness o ... discuss
by Bethany Monk, CitizenLink: Organizations across the country are encouraging people to contact their U.S. representatives today asking them to support a bill that would protect conscience rights ... discuss
How can Boston College be a Catholic Univ. and promote and honor Pro-Abortion speakers? Students for Life: On Monday, May 20th, the Students for Life of America team will host a Prayer Vigil and ... discuss
If you don’t work in policy or the pro-life movement, or if you’re not particularly passionate about the issue of abortion, you may never have heard of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits ... discuss
The Pope says that the Church needs apostolic zeal to proclaim Jesus Christ among people who do not believe. 'Blessed be the Lord, if we annoy people to introduce them to Christ" said Pope Francis dur ... discuss
In the mornings, while I'm feeding the dogs, I have begun reading a bit of The David Story by Robert Alter. This is his translation of the books of Samuel (and a tiny bit of the first book of Kings).I ... discuss
| Pope Francis to celebrate Pro-life Mass, Vatican to hold global pro-life conference by Austin Ruse ... discuss
From the Catholic Herald (UK) By Francis Phillis Pope F ... discuss
May 17 - Homily: St. Paschal, Profound Love For The Eucharist Dying at Mass during the elevation of the Host, St. Paschal Baylon had an extraordinary love for the Most Blessed Sacrament, and is sai ... discuss
I love how Pope Francis speaks so plainly and yet profoundly at the same time. In the video below, he also urges us not to be backseat Christians. The Pope told Christians it is better to be “annoyi ... 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
May 17 - Homily: St. Paschal of the Eucharist Fr. Elias preaches on the life of St. Paschal Baylon a Franciscan Brother who lived a humble life of devotion to Mary and the Eucharist. Ave Maria! Mas ... 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
The Saint of the Day for May 17 is St. Paschal Baylon.Paschal Baylon (named after the day of his birth and death: Pentecost Sunday—Pascha Pentekostes) was a simple, pious shepherd boy who later beca ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 16, 2013 / 08:04 pm (CNA).- Even though Pope Francis is deeply concerned for the poor and has been praised by liberation theologians, there is a stark divide between the pontiff and t ... discuss
by Austin Ruse ROME, May 16, 2013 (C-FAM.org) - 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 f ... discuss
by Austin Ruse ROME, May 16, 2013 (C-FAM.org) - 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 f ... discuss
Keith Porteous Wood, executive director of the National Secular Society, said the long-term reduction of Christianity, particularly among young people, was now “unstoppable”. “In another 20 year ... 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
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
May 16, 2013. (Romereports.com) On Saturday May18th and Sunday 19th, Pope Francis will meet with leaders and members of different lay movements. The meeting is a way to recognize their contributions t ... discuss
May 16, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Thursday's morning Mass, Pope Francisreflected on the apostolic zeal of St. Paul. The Pope invited Christians to follow the apostle's example by living out the f ... discuss
DGems: Daily Gospel Reflections is a collaboration between Fr. Philip Heng, S.J. and Valent Richie, a Catholic app developer. (I've also reviewed a few of Valent Richie's other apps on thi ... discuss
May 16 - Homily: Use Your Talents For God In imitation of St. Ubald, Father encourages us to spend our life using all our talents for the service of God, Church, and neighbor. Ave Maria! Mass: St. ... discuss
Caracas, Venezuela, May 16, 2013 / 12:16 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Reporter Macky Arenas of the Catholic Lay Report said the serious food shortage in Venezuela could lead to a lack of wine and hosts for th ... discuss
Group Would Ask Pope Francis to Come Speak Out Against the Horror of Abortion and Celebrate Mass in Phoenix Park, Dublin Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741 MEDIA ADVISORY, May 16, 2013 / ... discuss
The Pope usually asks people to pray for him. During Wednesday's Mass, he asked others to pray for bishops and priests, so that they can be good shepherds. The Pope also warned them about the harm tha ... 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
Lisa Hendey posts on an interesting study on why Catholics skip mass. I’ve written over at First Things about a brother of mine who goes to Mass every day of the week, but never on a Sunday; the ... discuss
Boston, Mass., May 15, 2013 / 02:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley called the successful production of embryonic stem cells by cloning human embryos an “abuse” which ignore ... 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
Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 10:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The attendance response to a Pentecost weekend event for Church movements has exceeded the Vatican’s expectations by 50,000 people. ̶ ... discuss
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Christendom College, a Catholic higher education institution in Virginia, honored Archbishop Charles Brown, the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, during its Commencement ceremony last week. Archbishop Brown ... discuss
Operation Rescue and Life Dynamics have released photos, video, and witness testimony about a late-term abortionist in Houston, Texas, who routinely murders babies in horrendous ways after he aborts t ... discuss
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2013/05/seven-muslims-caught-trespassing-after-midnight-at-quabbin-reservoir-one-of-countrys-largest-public-.htmlThis is a jihadi pattern. The jihadi sa ... 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
The saint of the day for May 14th is St. Isidore, the farmer.St. Isidore was born in Madrid, Spain during the latter half of the twelfth century. His parents were pious Catholics, but were very p ... discuss
One of my favorite saint pictures! Good Saint Isadore who was so good and holy, and such a good worker, that God sent an angel to toil in the field so that St. Isadore could keep going t ... 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
Like most butchers of humans Kermit Gosnell is a coward. Today he exchanged his appeal rights for two life sentences. The death penalty is off the table for a man who doubtle ... discuss
Call me ju- udge- ment- al, Call me gossip mo-on-ger… Sung to the tune of “Call me Irresponsible.” I got a comment from “M.” She/he said my last post was “gossip. ... discuss
We have been ridiculed for our characterization of Obama and his regime as "illegitimate," "thugs," and "criminals," by some insignificant local bloggers, but a glance of one day's hea ... discuss
May 14, 2013. (Romereports.com) The workings of the Holy Spirit: This was the theme of Pope Francis' homily during his daily Mass at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta Chapel. The Pope said the Holy ... 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
Pro-abortion groups are reacting to the Gosnell verdict with predictable spin. It’s all the fault of those anti-choice people, they say. If more women had greater access to free abortion, things ... 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
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
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
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
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 Ron Paul: Congressional hearings, White House damage control, endless op-eds, accusations, and defensive denials. Controversy over the events in Benghazi last September took center stage in Washi ... 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 Peter Baklinski OTTAWA, Ontario, May 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The National March for Life Youth Conference with 1000 participants kicked off Friday morning with a 7:30 Mass with Fr. Paul ... 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 Peter Baklinski OTTAWA, Ontario, May 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The National March for Life Youth Conference with 1000 participants kicked off Friday morning with a 7:30 Mass with Fr. Paul ... discuss
Calls on America to Prevent Such Criminal Activities in the Future by Better Regulating Abortion Clinics Under the Same Rules that Govern Other Out-Patient Surgical Facilities Contact: Samuel B. Casey ... 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
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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
Associated Press • May 13, 2013 • Morgan True Nashua, N.H. — Nashua teenager Jennie Lamere recently took home the top prize at a Boston computer programming competition, beating out competitors ... 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
I LOVE this story! What a great thing for the Pope to join a March for Life :) Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope ... discuss
Female plumber’s crack in teenage girls caused by ultra-low-rider jeans. Spaghetti straps on matronly women causing the renowned butt-chest (or is it chest-butt? I get confused). Men in shorts a ... discuss
Diary of a Pro-Life Girl enumerates some things that could be improved at the Ottawa March for Life: 1. The focus on Christianity. How many atheist or agnostic pro-lifers didn't attend, or left ear ... discuss
The Pope talked about prayer at Saturday Mass, and it was a message that really strikes home for me. True prayer brings us out of ourselves: it opens us to the Father and to the neediest of our brothe ... 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
Another story of a mother's unconditional love, hope and triumph. Sad to think many women in this young moms position would have chosen abortion than life saving medical treatment.While President Obam ... discuss
One of the rather annoying things about being married to a long-time teacher is that wherever we go in the Amsterdam area we bump into her former students or their families, mostly people I don't know ... discuss
Another story of a mother's unconditional love, hope and triumph. Sad to think many women in this young moms position would have chosen abortion than life saving medical treatment.While President Obam ... discuss
Pope Francis not afraid of telling the truth and “offending” Islam. ... discuss
Pope celebrates his first canonization ceremony: Those who help the needy, touch the flesh of Christ
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
With Blood on Their Hands is an excellent analysis of the bloody ambitious tyrants in the administration who have happily sold our soldiers and others down the river while coddling terrorists. Be ... discuss
Pope surprises, delights 40,000 Italian pro-lifers, joins March for Lifeby Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, M ... 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
Here is the address given by Pope Francis prior to the recitation of the Regina Caeli at the end of the Canonization Mass celebrated in St. Peter's Square today. * * * Dear brothers and sisters, ... 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
Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur Vintage. Amazon review: This author was definitely a garden expert who was qualified to write a gardening book. She wa ... discuss
By Ramirez, shamelessly pinched from here. The country appears to be imploding. The IRS has had to apologize for targeting Conservative groups for auditing (though it's not being forthcomi ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 11, 2013 / 11:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Eastern Catholic clergy celebrated a Mass in Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin to pray for two archbishops and two priests who rem ... discuss
Fr. Scott Carroll, probably as a seminarian. Source.The Holy Mass and the Sacrifice of Calvary are one and the same. At Mass, we are really at the foot of the Cross. What the priest ... discuss
An article in context by Alejandro Bermudez, translator of On Heaven and Earth. Cardinal Bergoglio embraced the priests and their ministry. He would visit them in the shanty towns, send them to rest i ... discuss
May 11 - Homily: Franciscan Ignatius Fr. Elias on the humble life of St Ignatius the Franciscan, the lesser known St. Ignatius. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Ignatius of Laconi - Opt Mem - Form: OF Readi... ... discuss
Tony Perkin's FRC Washington Update: Senator Mike Lee's resolution should have been a no-brainer. Who could possibly object to a non-binding measure condemning the mass murder of newborns? Senate Demo ... discuss
Boston, Mass., May 10, 2013 / 04:45 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Séan O'Malley announced that he would not attend the commencement of Boston College due to an honorary degree Irish Prime Minister Enda Ken ... discuss
Toledo, Ohio, May 10, 2013 / 04:22 pm (CNA).- Father Scott R. Carroll, ordained a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, on May 8, died of cancer two days later, May 10, after battling the disease for ... discuss
by Kirsten Andersen NEW YORK CITY, May 7, 2013 (LifeSiteNews) – After Timothy Cardinal Dolan wrote a column comparing practicing homosexuals and others who approach Holy Communion in a state of ... discuss
This story just really touched my heart. Well done Father Scott, well done. Fr. Scott passed away about 40 hours after his ordination. Right before his death, he had just finished offering the ... discuss
Thousands of Filipinos converged at the Plaza Independencia, a large public square beside Fort San Pedro in Cebu City on the evening of Sunday May 5 for a special event organized by L.I.F.E. 2013, o ... 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
Tweet"I saw dozens of emaciated bodies of North Koreans streaming down the Tumen River. It was too horrible to watch," Kim said. "Right there and then, I decided to dedicate my life to defectors." (1) ... discuss
May 10 - Homily: St Damian of Molokai Fr. Joachim gives his homily on the inspirational life St. Damian of Molokai who took care of the spiritual and physical needs of the lepers of Mol ... 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
This L.A. Times report is from May 7, but since Fox News reported on it today it's worth getting this up again. Gun crime has plunged in the United States since its peak in the middle of the 1990s, i ... discuss
Vatican City, May 10, 2013 / 09:33 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis underscored the importance of being joyful by contrasting sad Christian faces – which are more like “pickled peppers ... discuss
What follows is an interview with Kevin Schut. He’s a delightful fellow, and he happens to have written a book about video games. It’s called Of Games and God, and you should probably re ... discuss
David Kupelian, World News Daily: Exclusive on why jury has been given an impossible job. Have you wondered why the jury in the Kermit Gosnell multiple-baby-murder trial in Philadelphia is taking su ... discuss
by By Jill Stanek [Shared on America Life League]: Although President Obama had no trouble commenting on the ongoing Trayvon Martin case, White House spokesperson Jay Carney said [last month] Obama ... discuss
....but Thursday in my diocese is on Sunday. (Yes, sounds crazy doesn't it?) What's wrong with this picture? Has watering down the faith made Catholics more zealous or more committed to Ch ... discuss
Source http://www.knowthelies.com/node/8922There is a growing groundswell within American Republican and Tea Party ranks that impeachment proceedings should be initiated against President Obam ... discuss
Bogotá, Colombia, May 9, 2013 / 12:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A three-year-old Colombian boy has garnered attention across the internet for a video in which he dons priestly garments and “cele ... discuss
By TITO EDWARDS | On Regularity: Creating a Lay Horarium - Nicholas, Whiskey Catholic The Feminist Case Against No-Fault Divorce by Ashley McGuire - Big Pulpit E. F. Mass Loyola University ... discuss
Although President Obama had no trouble commenting on the ongoing Trayvon Martin case, White House spokesperson Jay Carney said [last month] Obama wouldnt be commenting on the Kermit Gosnell mass murd ... discuss
“Outside of the subway, Catholic mass is the only place I have had that experience of diversity.” — Danusha Goska, Save Send Delete So, a month ago Julie Davis — our dear, deli ... discuss
Although President Obama had no trouble commenting on the ongoing Trayvon Martin case, White House spokesperson Jay Carney said [last month] Obama wouldnt be commenting on the Kermit Gosnell mass murd ... discuss
I'm very pleased that the Catholic New Agency picked up this story about chant as part of free culture. The ChantCafe gets a shout out. Denver, Colo., May 9, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Gregori ... discuss
Denver, Colo., May 9, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Gregorian chant is freely available and a music of the people – not the domain of a stuffy, Catholic elite as it is often perceived, says ... discuss
Boston, Mass., May 9, 2013 / 02:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Boston College’s invitation to Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to speak at commencement and receive an honorary degree is drawing oppositi ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | BOSTON, Mass. — Boston College’s invitation to Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to speak at commencement and receive an honorary degree is drawing opposition from ... discuss
You might think that the stunning lack of oversight in this case – multiple government agencies failed to put an end to his illegal practices over the years – would prompt calls for new legislati ... discuss
Andreotti, who has died aged 94, was nicknamed the ‘Eternal One’ of Italian politics. He was the opposite of bunga-bunga loving Berlusconi By Father Alexander Lucie-Smith Giulio Andreott ... discuss
Live Action released another undercover video this morning in their ongoing exposé of late term abortion. Today’s offering is the fourth in a series they’ve dubbed “Inh ... discuss
Live Action released another undercover video this morning in their ongoing exposé of late term abortion. Today’s offering is the fourth in a series they’ve dubbed “Inh ... discuss
Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 10:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- If the Church does not have the “apostolic courage” that led Saint Paul to evangelize, she becomes a “stalled Church … wi ... discuss
word which can express the surprise and wonder our souls ought to feel at God’s goodness to us. Our hearts playing the harlot; our lives far from perfect; our faith almost blown out; our unbelief o ... discuss
Whispers in the Loggia provides the link to the Bishop McFadden's funeral Mass, which is currently taking place. The transitional Deacon, Rev. Mr. Dan Richards, is chanting the Gospel beautifully as ... discuss
The ultimate act of union between two souls is accomplished in prayer to God. That is why marriage takes place during the Mass but is accomplished by the man and the woman as they for God to ble ... discuss
Trust me, you don’t want to look at pornography.Preparing the final for my Mass Communications class, I thought I should share some of what we studied about one of the biggest players in the media t ... discuss
Worchester, Mass., May 7, 2013 / 04:12 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass. pled not guilty to drunk driving-related charges in Rhode Island after apologizing to his dioce ... discuss
By Patrick J. Buchanan Last week, several polls came out assessing U.S. public opinion on intervention in Syria. According to the Huffington Post poll, Americans oppose U.S. air strikes on Syri ... discuss
May 7, 2013. (Romereports.com) The Vatican has released the official schedule Pope Francis will follow during World Youth Day. He will be in Rio from July 22nd to July 29th. On Monday July 22nd ... discuss
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Tweetby Ruth VanDykenAs published in the Christian Renewal (crmag.com)The headline above is the first sign you would see as you walked through Detroit’s Eastern Michigan University on April 11 and 1 ... discuss
Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “…If I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to yo ... discuss
The primary authors are the Apostles of the Interior Life. I did a little bit of editing.A RULE OF LIFE FOR SUMMERSummer can be a very good time for relaxation and rest, compared to the hectic life o ... discuss
The German king Henry IV, who had been excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII in 1076, stands by the gate of the castle of Canossa, in Northern Italy, to beg pardon to the po ... discuss
Some bishops are so predictable. They spent their active ministry committing scandals without end. Why stop after retirement?Case in point: Bishop Thomas Gumbleton who spent his entire "career" (I use ... discuss
was born at Szczepanów in the Diocese of Krakow, Poland 26 July, 1030 and consecrated bishop of Krakow in 1072.He is the patron of Poland, and was known for his fervent preaching of the Gospel, for h ... discuss
Dear CINO College Alma Mater,I know that I'm taking a risk by posting a picture from my graduation day one year ago on my instagram. I know that there are some of you that are aware that I keep t ... discuss
Yes, We Do Cling to Our God and To Our Guns! Are you old enough to know just how much our country has moved away from what we knew to be our rights and wha ... discuss
"You are called on to testify your faith with joy and with the kindness of your expression...This is important for all the people who pass through Vatican City, but also for those who work in the Holy ... discuss
“AAAAAAHHHHHH. Our monopoly on the control of ideas is shattered. Now we have to defend the decapitation/dismemberment of little human beings. People who disagree with us must be banne ... discuss
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, presided over Mass last week to celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at the Santuario del Santo Cristo parish in San Juan cit ... discuss
A downpour of rain on Sunday morning didn’t stop thousands of pilgrims from gathering in St. Peter’s Square for the Day of Confraternities Mass. The Year of Faith celebration was presided ... discuss
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Outdoor Masses can be a real struggle because the chant can die outdoors without serious audio adjustments. In this case, this Papal Mass dealt with it in a way that is rather common: organ accompanim ... discuss
The Church in Cornwall: A Rogation Day Process (1906) While frequently forgotten after Vatican II, the observation of Rogation Days is still encouraged. This year the Minor Rogation, the days lea ... discuss
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
Sixth Sunday of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling ... discuss
Here is the translation of the Holy Father's address prior to reciting the Regina Caeli at the conclusion of the Mass for the Day of Confraternities held in St. Peter's Square. * * * In this ... discuss
Michael Ghislieri, a Dominican friar from his fifteenth year, a teacher of religion at twenty, as a simple religious, as inquisitor, bishop, and cardinal, was famous both for the spotless ... discuss
Here is the translation of the homily given by Pope Francis as part of the Year of Faith Mass for the Day of Confraternities celebrated at St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters ... discuss
Vatican City, May 5, 2013 / 06:57 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At the end of Mass, Pope Francis noted that the Day of Child Victims of Violence is observed today and assured all those who “have suffered ... discuss
The angelic voices of the Cistercian nuns from Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey in Massachusetts whose music I reviewed for the Christmas Season have returned in a new album entitled To Pray in Beauty: ... discuss
