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- Benedict XVI lands in Portugal, addresses sex abuse crisis aboard papal plane
- Exploring the Social and Political Thought of Benedict XVI
- Catholic education leader rips 'faux Catholic schools' started by homeschoolers
- "Out of a Catastrophe"
- Phoenix Rising... Tyler, Too
- Pope on secularism: Seek dialogue, but be ready for martyrdom
- Sex abuse crisis 'terrifying,' pope says
- The Second Hardest Promise: Experiencing the Lord's Gift of Peace
- The Oldest Extant Video of a Pope
- Leading for Life
- The Crying Out of Flesh and God
- I like the way he did it better than the way you don't
- The Convert Conundrum
- Pope's second book on 'Jesus of Nazareth' goes to publishers
| Benedict XVI lands in Portugal, addresses sex abuse crisis aboard papal plane Posted: 11 May 2010 01:38 PM PDT May 11, 2010. Aboard the papal plane in route to Portugal, Pope Benedict XVI candidly addressed the sex abuse crisis. |
| Exploring the Social and Political Thought of Benedict XVI Posted: 10 May 2010 10:00 PM PDT On December 6, 1965, as the Second Vatican Council drew to a close, the bishops who'd assembled in Rome from around the world capped four historic years of labor by voting 2,111 to 251 to accept the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes (Joy and Hope). The final, formal vote of approval took place next day. |
| Catholic education leader rips 'faux Catholic schools' started by homeschoolers Posted: 11 May 2010 03:21 AM PDT Citing the example of Pope John Paul II Academy-- an independent school that offers a classical college-preparatory curriculum and is faithful to the Magisterium-- the new executive... |
| Posted: 11 May 2010 07:24 AM PDT Topping this Tuesday's headlines in Ireland: a landmark address on "the future of the church" on the Isle, given last night by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin. Having won wide praise -- and, indeed, some blowback -- for spearheading a charge for ecclesial renewal in the wake of seismic revelations of abuse and cover-up there over recent months... |
| Posted: 11 May 2010 07:02 AM PDT Another Tuesday morning… and, with it, another Roman milestone for the booming Southwestern church. Come this weekend, the diocese of Tyler -- home to just under 100,000 Catholics -- will be ordaining another sky-high crop of six transitional deacons. |
| Pope on secularism: Seek dialogue, but be ready for martyrdom Posted: 11 May 2010 04:58 AM PDT Lisbon, Portugal Facing the "plurality of value systems and ethical outlooks" associated with secularism, Pope Benedict XVI today urged Portuguese Christians to embrace the "nucleus" of their faith. The pontiff also hinted they should expect blowback, calling Christians to be ready for "the radical choice of martyrdom." |
| Sex abuse crisis 'terrifying,' pope says Posted: 11 May 2010 04:25 AM PDT Lisbon, Portugal En route to a May 11-14 visit to Portugal, Benedict XVI called the reality of the sexual abuse crisis "terrifying" and said that the greatest persecution of the church comes not from external attacks but from sin within the church. |
| The Second Hardest Promise: Experiencing the Lord's Gift of Peace Posted: 10 May 2010 09:27 PM PDT In yesterday's Gospel the Lord made a promise to us of peace: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. (John 14:27) Now this promise is perhaps the hardest of promises for many... |
| The Oldest Extant Video of a Pope Posted: 10 May 2010 06:28 PM PDT This video, recorded in 1896, shows Pope Leo XIII at about 85 years of age, seven years before his death. He reigned for 25 years! More info on this video here... |
| Posted: 10 May 2010 12:00 PM PDT The health-care bill that passed this year, of course, was opposed by the nation's Catholic bishops, who opposed it despite their stated desires for "universal" health care. It was opposed because on life there can be no compromise. John Boehner knows it. And the culture of death's victory that March Sunday (of all days) clearly had an. |
| The Crying Out of Flesh and God Posted: 10 May 2010 11:50 AM PDT My Oratory has an assortment of Holy Icons and small pewter statues, an old standing crucifix, and a second-class relic of St. Philip Neri, who is my Patron for this year. Generally, as I begin my morning prayer, I let my eye wander about the table. Currently I have an Icon of the Resurrection up, and before it a sm. |
| I like the way he did it better than the way you don't Posted: 10 May 2010 11:43 AM PDT Today is the feast day of the recently-canonized Fr. Damien of Molokai. John Paul II did a wonderful thing for us by canonizing so many modern men and women: he gave us a chance to see what real holiness looks like, without the prettifying myths that can obscure ancient saints. Unlike what we see in sentimental hagiographies, holiness isn't pretty. |
| Posted: 10 May 2010 11:41 AM PDT We interrupt the latest bilious rants about religion with a respectful bulletin. Mid-April marked the passing of British philosopher Antony Flew, perhaps the most famous atheist-turned‑theist of recent times. It's a moment that seems especially worth reflecting on these days... |
| Pope's second book on 'Jesus of Nazareth' goes to publishers Posted: 10 May 2010 10:27 AM PDT Vatican City, May 10, 2010 / 12:27 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy See announced on Monday that the final draft of Pope Benedict XVI's long awaited second volume of "Jesus of Nazareth" has been completed and sent to the publishers. Although the English translation will not be immediately available, the Vatican said it is just a question of months. |
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