They come now like clockwork every Friday. Over on his website, they’ve just posted an item from a canon lawyer — a statement which continues Fr. Corapi’s practice of condemning the investigative process while, in passing, invoking (once again) the Dallas Charter. You can read the item for yourself. It is unclear how the person who wrote this — Rev. Michael Sullivan — can claim specific knowledge about the Corapi case, beyond what has been in the press, unless he... Read more
A few thoughtful words from Fr. Dwight Longenecker… Snip: You’re not really employed to be useful. You’re employed to help lead the worship. As long as you understand that, everything else that we teach you will follow. You see, all of us work together to lead the people of God in the worship of God — it’s not just the priest and deacons. I rely on you not just to do those particular jobs. Instead, I rely on you for... Read more
The Catholic who made headlines three years ago for his support of Barack Obama is making headlines again — for different reasons. Details: A key Catholic supporter of President Barack Obama complained Friday that a government audit criticizing his work as the U.S. ambassador to Malta reflects some State Department officials’ hostility toward expressions of his religious faith. The report by the department’s inspector general rebuked Douglas Kmiec for spending too much time writing and speaking about subjects such as... Read more
It could be a significant factor. Details, from the New York Times: There are fights about money and fights about ideas, and the battle over a spending plan to keep the government open is increasingly centered on the latter. The frenetic negotiations to avert a government shutdown seem largely focused not on dollars and cents, where the two sides are not all that far apart, but on policy issues, primarily abortion and environmental regulations, that defy easy compromise. “We’ve been close... Read more
The Vatican has issued an invitation to bloggers. All I need now is an airline ticket, a hotel and cab fare. Details: The pontifical councils for culture and for social communications are inviting bloggers to the Vatican May 2 so the Vatican can “listen to the experiences of those who are actively involved in this arena” and “achieve a greater understanding of the needs of that community,” said a press release sent out this morning. The meeting is pretty much... Read more
The well-known Catholic media personality and speaker won’t be giving a talk in Pennsylvania this weekend. Details: The Diocese of Scranton and Marywood University refused to host a conservative Catholic speaker this weekend after the organizations determined that he had expressed views at odds with the school’s and church’s values, they said on Thursday. Michael Voris, who produces television and radio shows about Catholic issues, was scheduled to speak at two events Saturday arranged by a Harveys Lake couple at... Read more
Here’s a remarkable story of a priest who conquered an all-too-common (and for many, terrifying) problem: The last thing a priest wants to do at a funeral is mess up the name of the deceased. For one funeral in 1973, this was Monsignor John K. Cody’s biggest fear. So he practiced speaking the woman’s name, out loud, for hours the day before. Dolores. Dolores. Dolores. Cody wasn’t worried about forgetting the woman’s name – he had been close to her... Read more
This is a new one to me, though apparently it’s been floating around YouTube for a while. Take a look and give a listen. I wonder what Karol Wojtyla would think… Read more
I’m sure you’ve been asking yourself: “When will we get the official prayers for the Royal Wedding???” Relax. There’s a story about it right here. And the Catholic prayer is below. Heavenly Father, we ask your blessing upon his Royal Highness, Prince William and Catherine as they pledge their love for each other in marriage. May your love unite them through their lives. Grant them the strength to serve you, our country and the Commonwealth with integrity and faithfulness. Through... Read more
…No. EWTN has not returned to broadcasting Fr. Corapi. This discussion was heating up Facebook this morning. The Anchoress did some digging and explains why some are now hearing him on their radio. Read more
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