If You Were the Regional Director of Walmart or BMW...... LINEN ON THE HEDGEROW - May 19, 2013 ... listless methods? Please view the Latin Mass Society statistics for England and Wales HERE and ponder on why and how our Bishops, given such clear evidence (over the past 50 years but, especially, now), have continued to offer no return to orthodox Catholicism that teaches moral clarity and doctrinal ...http://linenonthehedgerow.blogspot.com/2013/05/if-you-were-regional-director-of.html
Nikolai Velimirovich: God the Holy Spirit Caresses Us in the Heart of Our Very Being ENLARGING THE HEART - May 19, 2013 http://enlargingtheheart.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/nikolai-velimirovich-god-the-holy-spirit-caresses-us-in-the-heart-of-our-very-being/
There's Light at the End of the Tunnel for Abducted Syrian Bishops CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 18, 2013 Lebanese newspaper Daily Star has reported that Boulos Yazigi and Yohanna Ibrahim, the two Greek Orthodox bishops that were abducted last 22 April by armed men who killed their driver while they were on their way to Aleppo from the Turkish border, are apparently being held in a small village North-West of Aleppo. Former President and Kataeb party leader, Amin Gemayel, announced this during a meeting with Bishop George Saliba and an Orthodox Church ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/theres-light-at-end-of-tunnel-for.html
Coptic Pope Stresses Urgency for Christian Unity in Vatican Visit CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 18, 2013 When Pope Francis met with Pope Tawadros II, the head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church spoke an urgent need for unity among Christians in the Middle East. The Egyptian is only the second Coptic pope to visit the Vatican. On the day he visited, however, there were three popes in the Italian holy city including Pope Emeritus Benedict. His visit to the Vatican and Italy which started on May 9 ends on Monday. With 11 million members, the Egyptian Coptics are the country's ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/coptic-pope-stresses-urgency-for.html
St. John I, Pope and Martyr CATHOLIC FIRE - May 18, 2013 ... policy, Pope John did not comply with his wishes, refusing to support heresy, and only counseled the Emperor Justin to be more gentle in his overzealous dealings with the Arians. The success that Pope John achieved was contrary to the wishes of Theodoric; rather, he was received as the Successor of Peter and all the bishops of the East, with the exception of one, affirmed their communion with him and his precedence as Bishop of Rome, notable by the fact that it was he who presided over the ...http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2013/05/st-john-i-pope-and-martyr.html
East Side – West Side: Part 1 THE PAPIST - May 17, 2013 A few weeks ago I went with a friend to the local Greek Orthodox church for their Sunday Divine Liturgy (which is their version of what we call "Mass"). My friend is interested in becoming an Orthodox Christian, and I wanted to see what the Eastern liturgy was like. Going in, I expected to be [...]http://thepapist.org/east-side-west-side-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=east-side-west-side-part-1
Fr Robert Taft, SJ, on Reunion CAELUM ET TERRA - May 17, 2013 ... Institute , about Catholic-Orthodox relations and the prospects for future unity: CWR: Most Catholics probably envision future unity between the Orthodox Churches and the Catholic Church as a re-installment of one world Church organization with the pope of Rome at the top of the governing pyramid. A look at history shows that such a model never existed, so what could Orthodox-Catholic communion actually look like if it were achieved? A renewal ...http://caelumetterra.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/fr-robert-taft-sj-on-reunion/
Windows Into Heaven: Russian Icons and Treasures ANGELS, WONDERS, AND MIRACLES OF FAITH - May 17, 2013 ... Anderson. "One of the great traditions of Eastern Christianity, icons are less well known here, and we are pleased that this exhibit will enable residents of the Northeast to grow in their understanding of the history and religious significance of these windows into heaven." The museum offers free admission and parking. They are open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The museum is located on 1 State Street, New Haven, CT, 06511. Telephone: ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AngelsWondersAndMiraclesOfFaith/~3/z9Fzdm7fuv4/windows-into-heaven-russian-icons-and.html
Recent Ecumenical Firsts USCCB BLOG - May 16, 2013 ; ; By Father Ronald Roberson ; ; A couple of interesting ecumenical developments occurred of late regarding relations with the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion. First, His Holiness Tawadros II, the Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, has been on an official visit to Rome (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UsccbMediaBlog/~3/cs5fYMm5pME/recent-ecumenical-firsts.html
Edict of Milan Celebrated With Orthodox - Catholic Discussion BYZANTINE, TEXAS - May 16, 2013 ( Vatican Radio ) - Catholic and Orthodox leaders are meeting in the Turkish city of Istanbul this week for a seminar on religious freedom, 1,700 years after Emperor Constantine granted freedom of conscience and ended persecution against Christians in the Roman Empire. The meeting, jointly organized by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Istanbul Bartholomew 1st, spiritual leader of the Orthodox world, and the Council of European Bishops Conferences or CCEE, will ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/05/edict-of-milan-celebrated-with-orthodox.html
Interior of the Russian Church in Florence NEW LITURGICAL MOVEMENT - May 16, 2013 ... iconographic style was reestablished as the norm. Perhaps any Orthodox readers who know this church might like to comment? However, I certainly loved going there. No cream or magnolia walls ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNewLiturgicalMovement/~3/K6ZOxTPLQOk/interior-of-russian-church-in-florence.html
Bartholomew on Francis CAELUM ET TERRA - May 16, 2013 This is hopeful, but to put it in perspective, I don't know many time, quoting the Ecumenical Patriarch, I have had Orthodox friends respond "Well, he's not really Orthodox"… "It was a lovely and very intense meeting," Bartholomew said. "I felt moved and I really hope the successor of the Apostle Peter and the successor of the Apostle Andrew, his brother, will decide to do the pilgrimage to Jerusalem next January." The Patriarch of Constantinople ...http://caelumetterra.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/bartholomew-on-francis/
Romanian Orthodox (ROEA) Hold Annual Conference BYZANTINE, TEXAS - May 16, 2013 ( ROEA ) - The 10th annual Clergy Confertreat of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America was held at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 11-14, 2013. The forty-eight participants included His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel and His Grace Bishop Irineu, together with priests, deacons and preotese of our Episcopate. On Monday, an opening supper and welcome by Fr. Ian G. Pac-Urar was followed by an evening of fellowship, as clergy renewed ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/05/romanian-orthodox-roea-hold-annual.html
Thank You Campbell, Ohio! VIVIFICAT! - May 16, 2013 Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus Christ our Lord. I want to thank the Society of St. John Chrysostom's Campbell, Ohio chapter, the parishioners of St. Lucy and St. Rose of Lima, the assistant pastor, and the priests attending from local Orthodox churches, for a delightful evening of conversation and mutual exchange. May the Lord make grow the seeds we're sowing unto reconciliation of our churches.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cybercatholics/jrWV/~3/h5Fye1QN6V4/thank-you-campbell-ohio.html
Martyrdom of Pope St. John I Remembered May 18 CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 16, 2013 ... Christians also honor Pope St. John I, on the same date as the Roman Catholic Church. The future Pope John I was born in Tuscany, and served as an archdeacon in the Church for several years. He was chosen to become the Bishop of Rome in 523, succeeding Pope St. Hormisdas. During his papal reign Italy was ruled by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric. Like many of his fellow tribesmen, the king adhered to the Arian heresy, holding that Christ was a created being rather than the Second Person of the ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/martyrdom-of-pope-st-john-i-remembered.html
Again About Validity of Absolutions by SSPX Priests FR. Z'S BLOG (OLIM: WHAT DOES THE PRAYER REALLY SAY?) - May 16, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wdtprs/DhFa/~3/ndtRwDApBF0/
Confessing the Faith That Unites Us - Fr. Mark Hodges BYZANTINE, TEXAS - May 15, 2013 ( YouTube ) - Fr. Mark Hodges of St Stephen's Orthodox parish in Lima speaks at Baptist Palm Sunday service. As concerned as any Orthodox would be about the attendance of an Orthodox Christian clergyman to a Heterodox liturgical service and praying with the people present. He does raise some very important points as to what are the foundations for any sort of Christian unity, the practice and beliefs of the ancient Christians of Apostolic ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/05/confessing-faith-that-unites-us-fr-mark.html
Christian Tattooing THE NEW BEGINNING - May 15, 2013 Byzantine, TX: The tattoos of Oriental Orthodox pilgrims to Jerusalem "Whereas Judaism and Islam prohibit marking the body, for Orthodox Christian denominations like Armenians, Syrians, Ethiopians and Copts, tattoos are both decorative and a sign of faith. Roman Catholicism does not ban tattooing, but the practice is not as common."http://cantate-domino.blogspot.com/2013/05/christian-tattooing.html
Catholics and Orthodox Recall Constantine's Edict of Milan NEWS.VA - May 15, 2013 (Vatican Radio) Catholic and Orthodox leaders are meeting in the Turkish city of Istanbul this week for a seminar on religious freedom, 1,700 years after Emperor Constantine granted freedom of conscience and ended persecution against Christians in the Roman Empire. The meeting, jointly organized by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Istanbul Bartholomew 1st, spiritual leader of the Orthodox world, and the Council of European Bishops Conferences or CCEE, will ...http://www.news.va/en/news/catholics-and-orthodox-recall-constantines-edict-o
109th Annual Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon's Monastery Scheduled BYZANTINE, TEXAS - May 15, 2013 ... Monastery's abbot. A detailed schedule of divine services for the weekend is available here (PDF). Updates will appear as they become available on the Monastery's website . Saint Tikhon's Monastery is the oldest Orthodox Christian monastic community in North America. In related news, Saint Tikhon's Seminary will hold its 71st annual Commencement on Saturday, May 25. The day will open with the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. and continue with ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/05/109th-annual-pilgrimage-to-st-tikhons.html
