Monthly Archives: March 2015

Address of the Holy Father Francis to the movement of Communion and Liberation

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://english.clonline.mobi/default.asp?id=867&id_n=20904 Address of the Holy Father Francis to the movement of Communion and Liberation. Saint Peter’s Square, March 7, 2015 Pope Francis 3/7/2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters, good afternoon! I would like to welcome you all and thank you … Continue reading →

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Father Cantalamessa’s 2nd Lent Homily 2015

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/father-cantalamessa-s-2nd-lent-homily-2015 Here is the second Lenten homily given this year by the preacher of the Pontifical Household, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa. * * * 1. Bringing together what unites us The recent visit of Pope Francis to Turkey, which … Continue reading →

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Father Cantalamessa’s 1st Lent Homily 2015

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/father-cantalamessa-s-1st-lent-homily-2015 Here is the first Lenten homily given this year by the preacher of the Pontifical Household, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa. * * * In this first meditation of Lent, I would like to take advantage of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Iraqi Catholics defy ISIS with Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/faith/2015/02/27/iraqi-catholics-defy-isis-with-stations-of-the-cross/ by Inés San Martín ROME — Defying threats related to the rise of ISIS, Baghdad’s small Catholic community is gathering for the Stations of the Cross each Friday this Lent, albeit under the protection of soldiers guarding the street … Continue reading →

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THE GENESIS OF JEWISH GENIUS

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.slate.com/bigideas/what-is-genius/essays-and-opinions/rabbi-lord-jonathan-sacks-opinion by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks In 1756, Voltaire wrote a sharply anti-Semitic essay on the Jews. They had, he said, contributed nothing to civilization. Their religion was borrowed, their faith superstitious, their originality non-existent. They were “an ignorant and … Continue reading →

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Posts will resume on March 9

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.
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Colbert Catholicism

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Stephen Colbert — a must watch:

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When Gay Marriage Is Legal

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.realclearreligion.org/articles/2015/02/20/when_gay_marriage_is_legal.html by Russell Shaw The likelihood that the Supreme Court next June will announce its discovery of a constitutional right to same-sex marriage raises an obvious question for the Catholic Church: What do we do now? First, press for strong … Continue reading →

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Kayla Mueller’s final letter

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/isis-hostage-kayla-muellers-final-letter-to-family-i-will-not-give-in/ Copy of a letter that Kayla Mueller wrote to her loved ones in the spring of 2014, while in captivity. MUELLER FAMILY Transcript of Kayla Mueller’s letter: Everyone, If you are receiving this letter it means I am … Continue reading →

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Pope: Don’t let meatless Fridays be selfish, soulless, seafood splurge

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1500782.htm By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Real fasting isn’t just restricting food choices, it must also include cleansing the heart of all selfishness and making room in one’s life for those in need and those who have … Continue reading →

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