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Jesus turned, saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” (Jn. 1:38-39) I have spent nearly 17 years studying, teaching, and speaking on Pope John Paul II’s work, particularly his Theology of the…
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Reading 1 Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Hear the word of the LORD, princes of Sodom! Listen to the instruction of our God, people of Gomorrah! Wash yourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil; learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the…
Quotes Worth Contemplating for the Feast of St. Benedict Most of us probably have some fuzzy notion that the Saint Benedict and his medal are good for getting rid of demons in general. But how many of us associate the … Continue reading → The post St. Benedict: Powerful Patron of a Peaceful Death appeared…
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(Aid to the Church in Need) — The heads of Christian Churches in the Holy Land have officially protested a renewed attempt to force them to pay certain taxes in the State of Israel. The most pressing case at the … Continue reading → The post Churches cry foul as tax war flares up again…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica with two main intentions in mind: the health of Pope Francis and the needs of their loved ones at home. In early March, the bishops of Pittsburgh and of San…
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, Mar 17, 2025 (Patrick J. Passmore/CNA) — Four former police officers have taken legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for anti-Catholic discrimination. The PSNI is the third-largest police force in the United Kingdom. … Continue reading → The post Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases appeared…
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“Make your fold with the sheep; flee from the wolves: depart not from the Church,” Cyril admonished catechumens surrounded by heresy. These were prophetic words for Cyril was to be hounded by enemies and heretics for most of his life, and although they could exile him from his diocese he never left his beloved Church….
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WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, 80, from the Office of Bishop of Camden. Bishop Joseph A. Williams, up until now coadjutor bishop of the same diocese, will assume pastoral governance of the diocese. The announcement was publicized in Washington, D.C. on March 17, 2025, by Cardinal Christophe…
Reading 1 Daniel 9:4b-10 “Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you and observe your commandments! We have sinned, been wicked and done evil; we have rebelled and departed from your commandments and your laws. We have not obeyed your servants the prophets, who spoke in your…
It all started with a dream. When attendants of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis returned home this summer, they were mindful of Bishop Andrew Cozzens words: the revival isn’t over, it is just beginning. Participants from the Diocese of Ogdensburg (in upstate New York) began to informally meet monthly and brainstorm how they could…
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