Pope Calls Christians to Be Channels of Mercy, Justice, Peace
Monday, April 01, 2013
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With Jesus' resurrection "love has triumphed, mercy has been victorious," Pope Francis said in his first Easter message "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world).
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Easter Springs to Life
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The first time I saw kids lining up to see the Easter Bunny at the local mall, I didn’t know whether to be amused or appalled. I grew up looking for Easter baskets hidden around the house, chocolate bunnies (preferably solid white), jelly beans and colored eggs. But asking for presents ...
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Darkness and Light: A Reflection on Good Friday
Friday, March 29, 2013
She was young, attractive, athletic, dressed in spiffy, hot-pink tennis duds—and crying. As other members of her tennis team gathered around sympathetically, the woman explained that she was “too enmeshed” with her son, a bright boy who had serious problems with social and motor skills.
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Additional Recent News
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told young inmates that, just as Jesus came to help and serve others, he, too, was at their service as a priest and bishop.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
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St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) spent her short life almost entirely in France. She made one exceptional trip to the feet of Pope Leo XIII in Rome. There, at age 15, she boldly asked to become a cloistered Carmelite.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Friday fish fry is a big deal to lots of people in Catholic parishes, especially in some sections of the United States.
Friday, February 22, 2013
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Friday, February 22, 2013
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JERUSALEM (CNS) — Ghassan Rafidi, 53, remembers enjoying celebrating Easter twice as a child in his village of Jifna.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating what was expected to be the last public liturgy of his pontificate two weeks before his resignation, Pope Benedict XVI preached on the virtues of humility and Christian unity and heard his highest-ranking aide pay tribute to his service to the church.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — After "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned" — even if they get that far — there are millions of Catholics who don't exactly know what to say next.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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Lent 2009 message of Pope Benedict XVI, Libreria Editrice Vaticana
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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From AmericanCatholic.org, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Here are the Church regulations for fasting and abstinence during Lent:
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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From Catholic News Service
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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From Catholic Update, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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Here are some meatless recipes that could be used for family dinners during Lent.
Friday, February 27, 2009
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From Catholic News Service.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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From St. Anthony Messenger magazine
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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From Catholic Update, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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From AmericanCatholic.org, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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From AmericanCatholic.org, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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From AmericanCatholic.org, St. Anthony Messenger Press
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