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Posted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | Associated Press, Austen Ivereigh, Catholic Church, Coronavirus, Coronavirus pandemic, covid, COVID-19, COVID-19 coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, News, Pope Francis, second, Vatican |
During the virus crisis, Francis has become a 21st century “prisoner of the Vatican,” as one of his predecessors was once known, robbed of the crowds, foreign travel and visits to the peripheries that so defined and popularized his papacy.
Read More‘The cross is the Holy Sign of God’s Love and of Jesus’ Sacrifice’
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Read MoreBy Joseph Pronechen | In Ohio, Ryan and MaryBeth Eberhard and their eight children get their own distinctive day aside from their birthday to celebrate every year. In California, James and Kendra…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | News, News Briefs, Vatican |
Vatican City, Aug 30, 2020 / 05:35 am (CNA).- Pope Francis said Sunday the crucifix we wear or hang on our wall is not supposed to be decorative, but a reminder of God’s love and the sacrifices involved in the Christian life.
“The cross is…
Read MoreBy Sister Mary Madeline Todd, OP | Sunday, Aug. 30, is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Romans 12:1-2; and Matthew…
Read MoreSt. Padre Pio built a hospital, performed miraculous healing acts, heard over five million confessions and manifested the stigmata. But the Italian priest, who died in 1968 at age 81, knew his highest purpose would be accomplished following his departu…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | News, News Briefs, US |
CNA Staff, Aug 30, 2020 / 04:00 am (CNA).-
Bishop Robert Barron this week delivered a homily in support of St. Junipero Serra, an 18th century Franciscan missionary whose legacy has drawn renewed scrutiny in recent months from some who consider him …
Read MoreReading 1 JER 20:7-9
You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped;
you were too strong for me, and you triumphed.
All the day I am an object of laughter;
everyone mocks me.
Whenever I speak, I must cry out,
violence and outrage i…
Posted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | All Saints Day, Archbishop Charles Chaput, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Father James Martin, lead, News, News Analysis, quotation, Raymond Arroyo, Roman Curia, Ross Douthat, Sister Simone Campbell, Vatican, Vittorio Messori |
There’s something fitting about it having been a Catholic priest who coined the famous phrase about being able to accomplish great things as long as you don’t want the credit, because of all environments on earth where that’s true, the Vatican merits a special pride of place.
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | Africa, Burkina Faso, Catholic Relief Services, Church in Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Interviews, lead, Mali, News, Niger, Sahel, South Sudan, United Nations |
It’s been a particularly trying year for humanitarian workers, as they face unprecedented hurdles to assist people in pre-existing crises in 54 countries, plus a further nine which have been catapulted into situations of need by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | Commentary, Cross, Faith, Gospel, lead, News, On Spirituality, St. Peter |
The cross stands as the best tutor in the ways of faith, the best exercise in the practice of hope, and the sure companion along the most excellent way of love.
Read MoreBy Tito Edwards | Pray This Single Bible Verse Before You Do Anything – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia +1
Fallen Away Catholic Returns Home: Seeing the Church with New Eyes – Doug Doughan at The Coming Home…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | doubt, Featured, Gospel, Jesus Christ, News, Scott Hahn, Scripture, Sunday Scripture Reflections, trust, Word of God |
Dr. Scott Hahn reflects on the Mass readings for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Readings:Jeremiah 20:7–9Psalm 63:2–6, 8–9Romans 12:1–2Matthew 16:21–27 Today’s First Reading catches the prophet Jeremiah in a moment of weakness. …
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | 2020, Bill Hocter M.D., Catholic chaplain, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Columns, Crucifixion, fear, Jesus Christ, Navy Combat Stress Clinic, News, Pandemic, Sleepers Awake, suffering, The Catholic Thing, Trauma |
Bill Hocter, M.D.: The time to think about suffering is before it arrives. Pray for the grace and wisdom to avoid unnecessary pain.
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Read MoreWhoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and f…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Aug 30, 2020 | News, Today's Saint |
Blessed Juvenal Ancina was born John Juvenal Ancina in 1545, the son of a successful Spanish businessman. His father sent him to France to study medicine, but his excellent study habits earned him the prestigious opportunity to end his studies at the University of Turin with doctorates in both medicine and philosophy. By age 24, […]
Read MoreBy Sabrina Arena Ferrisi | When residents of Lake Charles, Louisiana, heard that Hurricane Laura was barreling its way directly towards them, everyone who could leave packed their bags and…
Read MoreCNA Staff, Aug 29, 2020 / 03:56 pm (CNA).- A federal judge has blocked a rule by the Department of Education for allocating pandemic relief money to private schools.
U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction aga…
Read MoreBy Angelo Stagnaro | Some people would have us believe that Giordano Bruno (1548-1600) was executed because of his scientific beliefs. Nothing could be further from the truth. His theological opinions certainly didn’t help his…
Read MoreBy Patrick Reilly | While avoidance of COVID-19 has forced many schools and colleges to shift to online classes this fall, a few faithful Catholic colleges are attempting in-person education — and they are making extraordinary…
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