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The Seven Mysteries of the Orthodox & Catholic Church CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 14, 2013 In the twelfth century, theologian Peter Lombard listed seven sacraments, all of which have been accepted by the Catholic and Orthodox Christian churches of today. While Catholics only recognize these seven, the Orthodox Church - which refers to them as Mysteries - teaches that anything that is done through the church and brings people closer to God is sacramental. Baptism and Confirmation Both Catholics and the Orthodox use baptism to ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-seven-mysteries-of-orthodox.html
Other Pontifical Acts VIS NEWS - HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE - May 13, 2013 ... and was ordained a priest in 1986. Since ordination he has served in several pastoral, academic, and administrative roles including, since 2011, as rector of The Catholic University of Argentina. On Saturday, 11 May, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the the office of auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamien, Poland, presented by Bishop Marian Blazej Kruszylowicz, O.F.M. Conv., upon having reached the age ...http://visnews-en.blogspot.com/2013/05/other-pontifical-acts_13.html
Movies: "To the Wonder" HELL BURNS - May 6, 2013 Terrence Malick's ("Tree of Life") new film, "To the Wonder," is, at best, a bit of a disappointment, and, at worst, looks like one long perfume commercial. Malick employs his now trademark elegant, open, airy, spacious camerawork (although many shots/scenes are far too reminiscent of "Tree of Life" itself) to tell the story of Marina (Olga Kurylenko)—a waifish French single mother with a pre-teen daughter, Tatiana. Marina falls for American, Neil (Ben Affleck), in ...http://hellburns.blogspot.com/2013/05/movie-review-to-wonder.html
Simon of Cyrene Group in Trinidad Offer a Solution for Dwindling Catholic Numbers CARIBBEAN CATHOLIC - May 5, 2013 In the Port of Spain Catholic news of may 5th 2013 there is a letter from the Simon of Cyrene group that seeks to address the issue of why there is a constant decline in the membership of the catholic church. I would like to applaud their effort. Good job guys. I would like to suggest something else too - there should be a sounding board for disgruntled Catholics, where the church could address issues. Too many good ...http://caribbeancatholic.blogspot.com/2013/05/simon-of-cyrene-group-in-trinidad-offer.html
New Bishops for Syria, Ireland CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 3, 2013 ... priest of the Diocese of Elphin, Ireland, as Bishop of Kerry, Ireland. Father Browne has been serving as Pastor at Ballagh, Roscommon. He succeeds Bishop William Murphy, whose resignation upon reaching the age limit was accepted by the Holy Father. Archimandrite Nicola Antipa Archimandrite Antipas was born in Aleppo December 25, 1945. He entered the Basilian Alepian Order in 1964, and was ordained a priest September 19, 1971. ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-bishops-for-syria-ireland.html
"Everyone Is Special, Dash" or "Why Tiaras Are Important" POPIN' AIN'T EASY - April 4, 2013 Let's begin by laying down a few foundational principles for this post. First, the caption is from The Incredibles (which if you haven't seen, you should): Second, the entirety of the Second Council of Nicea , but we'll reprint this part as a summary: We, therefore, following the royal pathway and the divinely inspired authority of our Holy Fathers and the traditions of the Catholic Church (for, as we all know, the Holy Spirit indwells her), define with ...http://popinainteasy.blogspot.com/2013/04/everyone-is-special-dash-or-why-tiaras.html
Thoughts and Afterthoughts: 3.22.13 IN SPIRITU ET VERITATE - March 22, 2013 ... control is moral or immoral. Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Zoroastrians, Jains, Wiccans, Albigensians and Gnostics too, must beware; this is wholly about the steady erosion of religious freedom. I am—for example—as thoroughly disgusted, more than disgusted, for example, by the burning of Korans or any of the other inane antics of the reverend Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church (the name of whose website is "God ...http://inspirituetveritate.blogspot.com/2013/03/thoughts-and-afterthoughts-32213.html
Minnesota Child Victims Act Would Eliminate Time Limit to Sue Child Abusers VOICE FROM THE DESERT - February 14, 2013 icradio.org/display/web/2013/02/13/politics/child-victims-act * * * I thank Rick Springer for this link. * * * Child Victims Act would eliminate time limit to sue child abusers by Sasha Aslanian , Minnesota Public Radio February 13, 2013 Jim Keenan's lawsuit against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis was dismissed by the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2012 because the statute of limitations had expired. Keenan spent five years pursuing a case alleging his former parish priest ...http://reform-network.net/?p=19598
Cardinal Electors of the Pope IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY: SET THE WORLD ABLAZE - February 14, 2013 Rev. Thomas J. Reese, S.J. is a senior fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University and author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church (Harvard University Press, 1996). He was editor in chief of America from 1998-2005. Who are the cardinal electors? All cardinals under 80 years of age when the pope dies have the right to vote for the next pope. As of December 18, 2012, there are ...http://predmore.blogspot.com/2013/02/cardinal-electors-of-pope.html
What Should I Give Up for Lent: 20 Options A CATHOLIC LIFE - February 12, 2013 ... ominous admonition, "Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matt. 3:2). With regard to prayer, St. Paul tells us to "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thess. 5:17). And Our dear Lord advises us, "Amen, amen I say to you: if you ask the Father anything in my name, he will give it you." (John 16:23). Also He said, "If you abide in me [i.e., "live in Me," or "stay in the state of grace"], and my words abide ["live"] in you, you shall ask whatever you will, and it shall be ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/myST/~3/ofWUqihZb_k/what-should-i-give-up-for-lent-20.html
Byzantine Catholic Fasting Isn't Orthodox Enough- Or- Should I Stir in the Almond Oil? FEAR NOT LITTLE FLOCK - February 11, 2013 Today is the first day of the Great Fast for Byzantine Catholics and Orthodox using the Gregorian calendar. The Mandatory Fast for Ruthenian Byzantine Catholics during the Great Fast (Lent) (Your jurisdiction might be different, consult your priest or bishop): ---Strict Fast (no meat, dairy) on Pure Monday (today, Monday before Roman-rite Ash Wednesday) and on Great and Holy Friday ---Simple Fast (no meat) on all Wednesdays and Fridays of the Great Fast ...http://remnantofremnant.blogspot.com/2013/02/byzantine-catholic-fasting-isnt.html
How Much Influence Will Pope Benedict Have in Picking a New Pope? GOOGLING GOD - February 11, 2013 ... The man is 85 after all, and I believe even when he started he was worried about the demands of the job on a man his age. He watched John Paul II die as Pope, nearly completely incapacitated, and I think that had a great effect on his decision. He has hinted at this before, saying that a Pope may resign the Papacy and that for the good of the church that might not be a bad idea. I'm paraphrasing, here. Tom Reese in NCR writes: In Light of the World, Pope ...http://googlinggod.com/2013/02/11/how-much-influence-will-pope-benedict-have-in-picking-a-new-pope/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-influence-will-pope-benedict-have-in-picking-a-new-pope
Father Rick Wendell's Journey to the Priesthood IN GOD'S COMPANY 2 - February 1, 2013 ... college, when he crashed his motorcycle, putting him in a Minnesota emergency room, followed by an immediate trip to the operating room where he underwent eight hours of surgery. His helmet saved his life, believes Wendell, whose left wrist contains a ragged scar — a reminder of his brush with death. . "People started saying to me, 'God's saving you for something special,'" said Wendell in an interview with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Catholic Herald . Wendell ...http://ingodscompany2.blogspot.com/2013/02/father-rick-wendells-journey-to.html
Pope Appoints New Leader for Portland Archdiocese CNA DAILY NEWS - January 29, 2013 ... he said he is leaving the Catholic Church in Michigan's Upper Peninsula "with a certain heaviness of heart." "I will profoundly miss the people, the clergy and religious of the diocese. I will miss my brother priests in a special way, since I was chosen from among them to be their bishop." The 52-year-old archbishop-designate will succeed Archbishop John G. Vlazny, who submitted his resignation last year when he reached the canonical age ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/catholicnewsagency/dailynews/~3/HTI3WR5MsD0/
