Deacon James Keating dropped me a note about this upcoming gathering and said: Greg, this is big news. In the midst of tensions between bishops and theologians, the CTS has designated it annual meeting as a place for theologians to think about their role as EVANGELISTS! In my college years at three Catholic universities, no [Read More…]
“There is no room for pessimism…”
October 26, 2012 by
The Synod of Bishops released its final message today. Catholic News Service has a write-up. Below is a snip. Full text can be found here. Our world is full of contradictions and challenges, but it remains God’s creation. The world is wounded by evil, but God loves it still. It is his field in which [Read More…]
The future of the New Evangelization? Look East
October 22, 2012 by
That, in effect, is the message of John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter, writing from Ukraine: Back in 1974, music writer John Landau achieved immortality after attending a set in the Harvard Square Theatre by a then-obscure act out of New Jersey, and declaring: “I have seen the future of rock and roll, and [Read More…]
A glimpse inside the synod: what some bishops are talking about
October 13, 2012 by
If you’re looking for insight into what’s happening at the synod on the New Evangelization, Tucson Bishop Gerald Kicanas is offering terrific daily reports for Catholic News Service’s blog. Here’s part of Saturday’s post: During the morning we heard 26 continuous five-minute interventions. While we might feel overwhelmed and weary with so many interventions, the [Read More…]
“Preach the truth, always with love”
October 2, 2012 by
Another great video from Catholic News Service, featuring three men who will be involved in the Synod on the New Evangelization that begins next week: Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz and Cardinal Timothy Dolan. [Read more…]
Pope to new bishops: Vatican II was a new Pentecost, launching the New Evangelization
September 20, 2012 by
One of the new bishops meeting the Holy Father today happens to be my new pastor (I hope he brings me back a tee shirt…) Details: “Every believer is called to the challenge of the new evangelization” Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday morning, and bishops must “boldly invite the people from every walk of life [Read More…]
Let there be lights: pope uses tablet to light world’s largest Christmas tree
December 8, 2011 by 1 Comment
You can read all about it here. Evidently, he opted for a Sony S, rather than iPad which he’d used earlier in the year. See for yourself below. [Read more…]
Looking for the perfect gift? Look no further
November 28, 2011 by 6 Comments
From the Archdiocese of Washington, a nifty ad campaign debuts on TV tonight. See below. For more, check out the website: FindThePerfectGift.org., which lists ideas for finding a parish or finding ways to get more involved with the faith. [Read more…]
What are we? This video answers that question. Brilliantly.
September 3, 2011 by 10 Comments
I just love this. Watch it and share it. UPDATE: For those who have asked, this link has the lyrics. The song is “All We Are” by Sugarland. A snip: Fire like lightnin’ Burning up the night Smoke horizon Won’t give up the fight Where deep inside, you can hear that call Wakin’ your heart, [Read More…]
Your morning kick-start
August 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
Padre Steve Leake, of the fine Da Mihi Animas blog, alerted me to some wonderful work being done by the young men in his Salesian formation program: a media ministry that’s spreading the Good News through modern media like YouTube. These guys have their very own Facebook page and have already produced some snazzy videos. [Read More…]
