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Offer Yourself as a Living Sacrifice
The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church authoritatively states that “by regeneration and the anointing of the Holy Spirit, the baptized are consecrated to be a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, that through all the works of Christians they may offer spiritual sacrifices and proclaim the marvellous works of him who called them out of… Read More ›
Happy 50th to Father Kevin
In today’s world it is very odd to see something like this in the news. Neil Cavuto took time out at the end of his broadcast to praise his parish priest on the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. It is such a warm tribute and should remind us all of the sacrifices… Read More ›
Pope reflects on Mary’s bond with the Holy Spirit
Vatican City, Jun 1, 2009 / 06:02 pm (CNA).- Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the faithful at the Vatican’s Grotto of Lourdes, urging them to “meditate upon the bond between the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary.” Crowds gathered at the Grotto following the conclusion of the traditional procession through the Vatican Gardens in… Read More ›
US Ambassador to the Vatican Comes from Benedictine Schools
Benedictines are excited by the good news that Miguel Diaz PhD, professor of theology at the Benedictine School of Theology, and the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota, has been nominated by President Barack Obama on 26 May 2009, to become the United States Ambassador to the Holy See. Dr. Diaz’s… Read More ›
Pope calls for Internet evangelists
Vatican City, May 20, 2009 / 11:21 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI is calling upon young people to evangelize using the Internet as the Church prepares to celebrate the World Day for Social Communications. At the end of his Wednesday general audience, the Holy Father launched an appeal asking that cyberspace be a place that… Read More ›
Holy Father to grant plenary indulgences for the Year of Priests
Vatican City, May 12, 2009 / 01:47 pm (CNA).- The Vatican has announced that during the Year for Priests, which will run June 19, 2009 – June 19, 2010, the Pope Benedict will grant plenary indulgences to priests and the faithful. The year will begin with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, “a… Read More ›
Cardinal Bergoglio Comments Applies to Laity as well as Pastors
Before you set this aside because the message was addressed to Bishops, if read properly it applies to the laity as well. It is a warning to all the faithful, not just the hiearchy. Please prayerly reflect on what the Cardnal had to say. Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 13, 2009 / 04:04 pm (CNA).- The… Read More ›
Theology on Tap attendees hear call to evangelize
Dayton, Ohio – If you think evangelization is a weird custom practiced only by fundamentalists, Mormons, Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses and other religious enthusiasts, think again! That was the message from noted Catholic author and apologist Patrick Madrid as he kicked off the spring season of Theology on Tap in Dayton on April 16 with a… Read More ›
Cardinal Mahony on Ministry
Few American bishops have pondered the future of ministry in the Catholic church as thoroughly as Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles. He issued a pastoral letter on the subject in 2000 called “As I Have Done For You,” presided over an archdiocesan synod in which ministry was a major focus, and sponsored three subsequent… Read More ›
World’s oldest Benedictine monk dies at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Fr. Theodore Heck, OSB, the world’s oldest Benedictine monk, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the age of 108. A monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, Fr. Theodore was a jubilarian in profession and priesthood, the senior member of the Swiss-American Congregation in profession, priesthood and age, and the senior… Read More ›