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Dead-End of Modernity in Religion and Politics- Speech to Traditional Britain Group CATHOLIC CONCLAVE - May 22, 2013 ... Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council rather the much more important 1700th anniversary of the victory of Constantine at the Milvian Bridge with the important consequence of the acceptance of the Christian religion in Rome and in the Empire. We shall not conquer by being open to the world and its ways, but in close array around the sign of the Cross. Salve Crux, Spes Unica. In Hoc Signo Vinces. Holy Cross Our Only Hope- in this sign we will conquer. ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ZMRq/~3/VWPRu6kNWgY/dead-end-of-modernity-in-religion-and.html
Oscar Romero Sainthood Cause on Long, Tangled Path CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 15, 2013 ... required for his canonization, because he was martyred, something Pope John Paul II affirmed at a millennial jubilee ceremony in Rome in 2000 when he personally added Romero's name to a list of 20th-century martyrs. A special prayer praised the "unforgettable Oscar Romero, murdered at the altar." Pope Benedict XVI has also acknowledged Romero as a martyr for the faith. Yet the process remained stalled. Thirty-three years after Romero's death, as anniversaries ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/oscar-romero-sainthood-cause-on-long.html
The Moynihan Report: Letter #65: Meeting With Peres MARY, OUR MOTHER - April 30, 2013 ... Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras." 2. Will John Paul II soon be made a saint? It is being rumored that the canonization of Blessed Pope John Paul II could occur as early as Sunday, October 20, later this year. This is not official! But rumors in recent days have been insistent that a second extraordinary healing attributed to John Paul's intercession was recently approved in Rome, opening the way for a decree of canonization only 8 years after the Polish Pope's ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/bBbvJ0fUPoo/the-moynihan-report-letter-65-meeting.html
A Father Z Favorite: Saint Gianna Molla THE BLACK CORDELIAS - April 28, 2013 ... have posted this before, but it seemed appropriate to repost it today, the anniversary of the death of St. Gianna Molla in great year of 1962. It is her feast day today. This is one of the saints of our time whom I would like to see included in an updated version of the traditional Roman calendar, which could stand some touching up, frankly. In 2005 I wrote a piece in the Catholic Online Forum on the 2nd ...http://theblackcordelias.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/a-father-z-favorite-saint-gianna-molla/
A MODERN MARTYR: BISHOP IOAN PLOSCARU by Sandro Magister MONKS AND MERMAIDS (A BENEDICTINE BLOG) - April 23, 2013 ... one fault alone: that of remaining faithful to the Church of Rome and therefore of refusing to switch to the Orthodox Church, as ordered by the communist government. The second world war had just ended, and just as in Ukraine, in Romania as well the regime wanted to wipe out the local Greek-Catholic Church, with its bishops, priests, and millions of faithful, excluding it from the law and incorporating it forcibly into the Orthodox Church. In the face of their ...http://fatherdavidbirdosb.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-modern-martyr-bishop-ioan-ploscaru-by.html
'Simon, Son of John, Do You Love Me?' Sunday Reflections, 3rd Sunday of Easter Year C ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN BLOGGERS - April 12, 2013 ... Catholic Edition) After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberi-as; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathana-el of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the ...http://associationofcatholicwomenbloggers.blogspot.com/2013/04/simon-son-of-john-do-you-love-me-sunday.html
Servant of God Fr. Emil J. Kapaun Posthumously Award the Medal of Honor INSIGHT SCOOP THE IGNATIUS PRESS BLOG - April 12, 2013 Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, Catholic priest and war hero, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor yesterday at the White House by President Barack Obama. The President's speech began by noting that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, a time when thousands of our prisoners of war finally came home after years of starvation and hardship and, in some cases, torture. And among the ...http://insightscoop.typepad.com/2004/2013/04/servant-of-god-fr-emil-j-kapaun-posthumously-award-the-medal-of-honor.html
"Gallantry and Intrepidity" – For Father Kapaun, the Hall of Heroes WHISPERS IN THE LOGGIA - April 11, 2013 Sixty-two years after his death as a prisoner of war in Korea, Fr Emil Kapaun returned to the front pages today as the Kansas-born chaplain was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama. Adding to what was already a poignant tribute, the White House selected an image of Obama holding the stole the Army captain wore to celebrate a makeshift Easter Mass during his captivity as its Photo of the Day (above). The stole was brought by Kapaun's family, who met ...http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/2013/04/gallantry-and-intrepidity-for-father.html
Christ Has Risen, Alleluia! The Easter Triduum Revisited PRINTS OF GRACE - March 31, 2013 Holy Thursday The Mass was one of my grandma's favorites of the year. The last time she joined us at St. Michael's was for a Mass on Holy Thursday. It was quite moving when someone went and brought my grandma down to have her feet washed without any of us asking. Being involved in Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) , Cursillo , and an Easter Triduum veteran, I've participated in the washing of the feet a number of times. One of the most ...http://printsofgrace.blogspot.com/2013/03/christ-has-risen-alleluia-easter.html
Good Friday Explained CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 28, 2013 ... anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Parasceve, the Latin equivalent of paraskeue, preparation (i.e. the preparation that was made on the sixth day for the Sabbath; see Mark 15:42), came by metonymy to signify the day on which the preparation was made; but while the Greeks retained this use of the word as applied to every Friday, the Latins confined its application to one Friday. Irenaeus and Tertullian speak of Good Friday as the day of the Pasch; ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/good-friday-explained.html
Good Friday - Aoine an Chéasta CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 28, 2013 Good Friday is the Friday within Holy Week , and is traditionally a time of fasting and penance, commemorating the anniversary of Christ's crucifixion and death. For Christians, Good Friday commemorates not just a historical event, but the sacrificial death of Christ, which with the resurrection, comprises the heart of the Christian faith. The Catholic Catechism states this succinctly: Justification has been merited for us ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/good-friday-aoine-cheasta.html
Peter and Andrew: Brother Pilgrims to Jerusalem CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 27, 2013 ... Catholic Church in Buenos Aires in 2009 and has worked closely with the current pope. When Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in simple regalia and humble manner, he used gestures and phrases that Eastern Church hierarchs could not fail to notice. He spoke of the Church of Rome as the church "which presides in love" and referred to himself as the bishop of Rome concerned for the Christians of the city of Rome. Referring to Roman primacy as a "primacy ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/peter-and-andrew-brother-pilgrims-to.html
ACN News - Church in South Sudan Mourns Heroic Bishop A CATHOLIC MOM IN HAWAII - March 26, 2013 Remembering Bishop Joseph Akio Mutek of Torit, 1958-2013 Tributes have been paid to a Sudanese bishop who survived up to a dozen death threats while serving a people who reports say suffered the most during the country's long and bloody civil war. Bishop Johnson Akio Mutek was laid to rest on Friday, March 22 nd , in his Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, Torit, a building devastated by ongoing bombing of the area during Sudan's 1983-2005 civil war. Years of strain helping ...http://hicatholicmom.blogspot.com/2013/03/acn-news-church-in-south-sudan-mourns.html
§ Living and Praying Through Jesus' Passion BARTIMAEUS' QUIET PLACE - March 25, 2013 ... the basis for our Salvation is clearly established – The Good News, that, through the substitutionary sacrifice of His Son, the Father has reconciled all of humanity to Himself holding nothing against them, so that out of untarnished and pure gratitude and love we may, through Faith, freely turn to Him and receive the reconciliation with the Father that He offers – eternal life in Him. And, what is theologically shocking, is that we receive this free gift of eternal life without ...http://quietplace4prayer.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/%C2%A7-living-and-praying-through-jesus-passion/
Pope "Determined" to Continue Towards Christian Unity CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 24, 2013 ... Christian and non-Christian, who attended the inaugural mass of the new Pope was an insight into this pontificate's line regarding relations with other Christians and religions, and even those who "do not even belong to any religions but who feel close to the truth and beauty". The Pope responded to the warm greetings of Patriarch Bartholomew and calling him Andrew, the name of the apostle founder and patron of the Patriarchate. "Yesterday morning - he adds - during Holy Mass, through your ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-determined-to-continue-towards.html
Pope Francis, Ecumenism and the World MONKS AND MERMAIDS (A BENEDICTINE BLOG) - March 22, 2013 ... one learns and grows. I want to share that experience here, relating to the three qualities of Pope Francis. I was given that opportunity at dinner today, Tuesday March 18, where several Cardinals were present, along with the Patriarch of Constantinople and the delegation of the Moscow Patriarchate. In the table that brought together the Cardinals of Cuba, Ecuador, Santo Domingo, etc.., I wanted to know the opinions they have of the Pope. Each agreed to answer the question: ...http://fatherdavidbirdosb.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-francis-ecumenism-and-world.html
Pope Francis Address to Ecumenical InterFaith Groups BLUE EYED ENNIS - March 20, 2013 ... the people of our time, lies at the heart of the Council's message. Together with you I cannot forget how much the council has meaning for the ecumenical journey. I like to remember the words that Blessed John XXIII, of whom we will soon mark 50 years since his death, when he gave his memorable inauguration speech: "The Catholic Church therefore considers it her duty to work actively so that there may be fulfilled the great mystery of that unity, which Christ ...http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-francis-address-to-ecumenical.html
Pope Francise Meets With Ecumenical Partners and Representatives of World Religions COMMUNIO - March 20, 2013 ... a sort of pilgrimage towards what for every Christian represents the essential: the personal and transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, Son of God, who died and rose for our salvation. This effort to proclaim this eternal treasure of faith to the people of our time, lies at the heart of the Council's message. Together with you I cannot forget how much the council has meaning for the ecumenical journey . I like to remember the words that Blessed John XXIII, of whom we will soon mark 50 ...http://communio.stblogs.org/2013/03/pope-francise-meets-with-ecume.html
Pope of Rome to Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Et Al. BYZANTINE, TEXAS - March 20, 2013 ... salvation. This effort to proclaim this eternal treasure of faith to the people of our time, lies at the heart of the Council's message. Together with you I cannot forget how much the council has meaning for the ecumenical journey. I like to remember the words that Blessed John XXIII, of whom we will soon mark 50 years since his death, when he gave his memorable inauguration speech: "The Catholic Church therefore considers it her duty to work actively so that ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-of-rome-to-orthodox-oriental.html
Pope Francis Greets Ecumenical and Interreligious Delegates PRO UNIONE - March 20, 2013 ... Council's message. Together with you I cannot forget how much the council has meaning for the ecumenical journey. I like to remember the words that Blessed John XXIII, of whom we will soon mark 50 years since his death, when he gave his memorable inauguration speech: "The Catholic Church therefore considers it her duty to work actively so that there may be fulfilled the great mystery of that unity, which Christ Jesus invoked with fervent ...http://prounione.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/pope-francis-greets-ecumenical-and-interreligious-delegates/
