Monthly Archives: September 2014

Annulment reform is a smart bet at looming Synod of Bishops

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2014/09/15/annulment-reform-is-a-smart-bet-at-looming-synod-of-bishops/ by John Allen If there were a Las Vegas betting line about the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the family in Rome, the prospect of a press for a streamlined annulment process in the Catholic Church would probably … Continue reading →

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A tale of two churches

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.catholicnewworld.com/cnwonline/2014/0907/cardinal.aspx by Cardinal George Once upon a time there was a church founded on God’s entering into human history in order to give humanity a path to eternal life and happiness with him. The Savior that God sent, his … Continue reading →

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ISIS Threatens Orthdox Church in Tripoli, Lebanese Army Responds

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://araborthodoxy.blogspot.com/2014/09/isis-threatens-orthdox-church-in.html Lebanese Army swiftly responds to Tripoli threats TRIPOLI, Lebanon: The Lebanese Army deployed heavily in the northern city of Tripoli Tuesday morning to ease fears over a threat against Christians that appeared to be posed by ISIS militants. … Continue reading →

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What the War Truly Is

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2014/what-the-war-truly-is.html By Robert Royal MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2014 Some ambiguity has arisen in the Vatican – and in the White House – as to what is to be done about the barbarity currently taking place in the Middle East, … Continue reading →

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THE COVENANT OF MARRIAGE

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: George Weigel by George Weigel My son Stephen and I spent an unusual, albeit unusually moving, Independence Day: We attended the golden wedding anniversary celebration of my friends Piotr and Teresa Malecki, which began with a Mass of thanksgiving in … Continue reading →

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FIVE CHRISTIAN PATRIARCHS MEET WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.syriacsnews.com/five-christian-patriarchs-meet-president-obama-white-house/ by Hirutho WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For the first time in history, five Christian Patriarchs representing Christian communities in the Middle East visited the White House to discuss the protection of Christians in theMiddle East with President … Continue reading →

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On the Glory of Purgatory

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/2014/09/on-the-glory-of-purgatory.html by Fr. Dwight Longenecker Saved from Sacrifice: A Theology of the Cross by S. Mark Heim is a fascinating exposition of the thought of Rene Girard to the theology of the atonement or “what really happened when Jesus died on … Continue reading →

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I’m a Catholic priest – and I’m married

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2014/08/05/im-a-catholic-priest-and-im-married/ by John Allen CLEBURNE, Texas – The offices of St. John Vianney Catholic Church are somewhat unusual. My desk is covered with sermon notes, Bible study materials, parish records, and so forth. I straighten it up when I … Continue reading →

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Getting to the Crux of why Catholicism matters

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2014/08/30/getting-crux-why-catholicism-matters/eAyP1yaC0JzWav2ilmzEGP/story.html by John Allen Anyone conducting a global news search over the past few days under the terms “Catholic” and “politics” would find the usual wealth of material, including the following five storylines from around the world: ■ In the … Continue reading →

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9/11

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

9/11 affords us every year the opportunity to reflect on the mystery of evil and suffering in the light of belief in the God of Jesus Christ. This year I offer a selection of quotes for your reflective meditation. In … Continue reading →

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