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Posted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | atheism, Book Review, Featured, News, Social Kingship of Christ, Sophia Excerpts, the Enlightenment |
Atheism is the zeitgeist of our times and the default state of the average citizen. According to a 2022 study, roughly 50% of the populations of most Western countries identify as atheist or its noncommittal cousin, “agnostic.” The world has fallen so far that any religious activity whatsoever is an aberration, nevermind strict adherence to […]
Posted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | Church, Featured, News, Weekly Headlines |
Pope Francis has declared that a plurality of religions is “willed by God.” What does this mean, and, more importantly, is this true?
A date for a new papal statement on the Doctrine of Discovery, promised by Pope Francis on his way home from Canada to Rome, has not been announced. But whenever it happens it will address core concerns of Indigenous people in Canada and in many other …
Read MoreDuring an inflight press conference on September 16th while returning home from Kazakhstan, Francis admits that giving weapons to Ukraine could be considered “moral”, under certain conditions
Read MoreWASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States marks National Migration Week (September 19-25) as an opportunity for the faithful to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, refugees, and victims of human trafficking, among others. The…
Read MoreReadings for the Memorial of Saint Cornelius, pope and martyr, and Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyrReading 1 1 COR 15:12-20
Brothers and sisters:
If Christ is preached as raised from the dead,
how can some among you say there is no resurrectio…
“Myanmar’s military has continued to target churches and Christian institutions in the conflict-stricken country,” the report notes.
The Southeast Asian nation of 57.1 million (map) is 75% Buddhist, 9% ethnic religionist, 8% Chris…
Read MoreSince 2012, the Central African Republic has suffered from a civil war involving the government, predominantly Muslim Séléka forces, and predominantly Christian and animist anti-balaka militias.
Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga and Im…
Read MoreA Vatican source told Reuters that Chinese officials declined a Vatican overture for a meeting between Pope Francis and President Xi Jinping, who were in Kazakhstan at the same time.
“The Chinese side said they ‘appreciated the gesture&…
Read MoreAs Pope Francis returned to Rome from his apostolic journey to Kazakhstan, he held his customary in-flight press conference and touched upon Ukraine, China, Europe’s demographic winter, and the Church in Germany.
The Pope said that sending we…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | 2022 Papal Trip to Kazakhstan - Live Coverage, Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Cardinal Joseph Zen, China, inter-faith, Kazakhstan, lead, News, News Analysis, Russian Orthodox Church, Xi Jinping |
Embracing the ecumenical movement has strengthened the moral authority of popes considerably, but also made them more vulnerable to pressures they can’t directly control.
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | Biden Administration, Central America, Church in the US, Governor Greg Abbott, Immigration, Jesuit Refugee Services, lead, News |
Jesuit Refugee Services USA this week launched the “Migrant Accompaniment Network,” which is a group of nationwide volunteers who help migrants assimilate to their new community once they arrive.
Read MoreIn a 267-157 vote, the House of Representatives passed the so-called Respect for Marriage Act in June. Proponents in the Senate believe they will have a better chance of securing passage if they delay a vote until after the November election.
The U…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | care for the poor, Featured, News, parables, parables of Christ, Scripture Speaks, wealth |
Readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time In speaking to a large crowd gathered to hear Him, Jesus starts talking about money. How uncomfortable! Gospel (Read Lk 16:1-13) In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable in which a slightly sleazy steward becomes the hero of the story. Very odd! We must place this parable in its context […]
Posted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | Ark of the Covenant, Church History, Featured, medieval, News, Pope Benedict XIV |
No biblical relic has fascinated the curiosity of Christians such as the Ark of the Covenant. Constructed during the Exodus by the Israelite craftsmen Bezalel and Aholiab under Moses’ direction, the Ark was meant to be the tangible sign of God’s presence with Israel. It contained the tablets of the Ten Commandments, the rod of […]
Posted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | Amazon, Features, Film & Music, Lord of the Rings, News, the rings of power, tolkien |
Halfway through the eight episodes of the first season of Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the pieces are starting to fall into place. A story that started with such […]
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | News, Politics/United States, ProLife & Family Issues, Social Issues & Action |
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Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | Between the Sundays, disagreement, Faith, Featured, fidelity, Living the Faith, Love, martyrdom, Martyrs, Mercy, News, Persecution, Pope St. Cornelius, St. Cyrpian, Theology, Unity |
Today, September 16, is the feast of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian, two friends from the early Church who were martyred for the Faith. Cornelius was elected Pope after the papacy was vacant for almost a year, due to Emperor Decius’ persecution of th…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | In the News, News |
Elizabeth II has been succeeded by King Charles III. The previous kings of that name were Britain’s most ill-fated monarchs….
The post Charles, the third of that name appeared first on The Catholic Thing.
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2022 | In the News, News |
An unanimous ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans blocking the Biden administration’s transgender mandate…
The post Court blocks Biden transgender mandate appeared first on The Catholic Thing.
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