Monthly Archives: April 2016

The address Pope Francis gave during this morning’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square. __ Dear Brothers and Sisters, good morning! Today we reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan (cf. Luke 10:25-37). A Doctor of the Law puts … Continue reading →

Originally at:https://theconversation.com/can-a-burgeoning-satanic-movement-actually-effect-political-change-57619 by Joseph P. Laycock Robert Eggers’ period horror film “The Witch” has been one of the surprise hits of 2016. It’s even gained a second wind since its February 23 release: the first weekend of April it played on … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2016/04/21/cardinal-dolan-announces-next-step-in-dorothy-days-canonisation/?utm_content=buffer7da1d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer The Cause of social justice pioneer Dorothy Day has taken a step forward after a decision by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, to open a canonical inquiry into her life. The Archdiocese of New York is … Continue reading →

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Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2016/04/16/is-pope-francis-really-taking-sides-in-2016/ by John L. Allen Jr I was interviewed Friday by an Italian news agency, in conjunction with Bernie Sanders’ speech that day at a Vatican conference on economic justice. The main question was, “Do Americans think Pope Francis is … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2016/04/15/top-catholic-in-holy-land-warns-everyone-is-ready-to-kill-the-other/ by Ines San Martin ROME—Jerusalem’s top Catholic official said Wednesday that an international agreement for the Holy Land is urgently needed, because everyone there is currently “ready to kill the other for their love of this land.” “I hope … Continue reading →

Originally at: https://cnstopstories.com/2016/04/07/for-catholic-astronauts-flying-to-space-doesnt-mean-giving-up-the-faith/ by Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — On the International Space Station there’s a place, while filled with robotic equipment, where astronauts like to hang out. Called the Cupola, the small module has seven large bay windows that give crew … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://livingchurch.org/covenant/2016/04/12/macleans-apathy-and-the-agony-of-canadas-unbelief/ by Dave Neufeld I have sometimes complained that it is very difficult to stir up a proper theological controversy in Canada. We have a small population spread across a vast geographical expanse, and few media outlets have the ability … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.realclearreligion.org/articles/2016/04/13/the_problem_of_suffering.html by Robert Barron The great objection to the proposition that God exists is the fact of innocent suffering. How could an all-loving and all-powerful God possibly allow the horrific suffering endured by those who simply don’t deserve it? In … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/church/rise-cool-catholics#V46IUtTd5RieWtjw.99 by EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER When her twins were born six weeks premature and hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit, blogger and author Elizabeth Esther wanted an example of someone else who knew what it felt like to watch … Continue reading →