2016-09-30T15:59:24-04:00

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On a snowy weekend, the Basilica of Old St. Patrick’s in New York’s Little Italy undertook a notable evangelization effort, which they’ve recounted on their Facebook page:  In the spirit of Advent, and following the call of Cardinal Timothy Dolan for every parish to have Confessions available during this time, members of Regnum Christi joined us and conducted a “street ministry.” Priests from the Legionaries of Christ heard confessions in the church while dozens of street missionaries converged upon Soho and... Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:24-04:00

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Some advice from a professor at Santa Clara University: Time Magazine‘s pick of Pope Francis as “Person of the Year” came as no shock to those paying attention to the way the pontiff connects with the masses and inspires people of any faith to focus on what’s important. The pope chose his name from the famous saint from Assisi, who renounced material wealth — a message that resonates with many especially during the holidays. There is little doubt that he... Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:24-04:00

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How about a “ceremonial tablet cover”? The description:  New for the iPad. Now you can protect your iPad from unexpected drops, bumps, and scrapes while also displaying your faith. These Ceremonial iPad Tablet Cases are made of hi-impact molded plastic and covered with an additional protective layer of Skivertex. Each tablet case is decorated with a dignified gold-stamped cross placed atop a rich seasonal liturgical color of your choice; white, green, red, or royal purple. So much more than a... Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:25-04:00

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Details from National Catholic Reporter:  Pope Francis has denied rumors that he intends to name women as cardinals in the Catholic church, telling a prominent Italian newspaper he was unsure where the idea, which has circulated in recent weeks, had come from. “I don’t know where any such an idea came from,” the pope told the Italian daily La Stampa in an interview published online Saturday. “Women in the Church must be valued not ‘clericalised.’” Cardinals, sometimes known as the “princes of the... Read more

2015-03-13T16:35:13-04:00

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The first thing to know is that this color is not pink. Twice a year, once during Lent and once during Advent, we wear these vestments and people routinely call them “pink.”  Just yesterday, David James, the head of our altar servers said to me before Mass, “Deacon, I’ve been meaning to tell you this for years: pink isn’t your color.” I had to remind him: it’s not pink! The color, in fact, is called “rose.” It’s a subtle difference,... Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:25-04:00

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Heartening and inspiring news from the Philippines: Christian residents of this city’s Santa Catalina district found nothing unusual about Muslims bearing carpenters’ tools — until they realized the Muslims had volunteered to help rebuild a Catholic chapel. “We thought they were just looking for damaged mosques to rebuild,” said Jimmy Villaflores, Santa Catalina barangay (village) head. But to the surprise of the mostly Christian residents, the Muslims, a number of them residents Zamboanga City who returned home from abroad recently,... Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:25-04:00

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This is rapidly going viral around the Interwebs, and it’s easy to see why.  This new ad from Coke shows a world that is familiar to anyone who’s been there—and it does it with wit and warmth and a message that is, at its core, in love with life. Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:25-04:00

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You may remember this heartbreaking story from October. Now, an update:  The 15-year-old orphan who touched millions of hearts with his plea for a family inside a Florida church will spend Christmas with potential parents. Davion Only, who has spent his life in various orphan homes, is spending Christmas with a prospective adoptive family. The couple is reportedly planning to take Only away during the holiday for his first vacation. In October, the teen made headlines worldwide when he pleaded... Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:25-04:00

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Earlier in the week, I suggested some ways that those of us who spend a lot of time online could examine our consciences. Now comes the perfect opportunity to take the next step and go to confession. The Archdiocese of New York is hosting “Reconciliation Monday” next week, with confession at all the parishes.  They sent me the clever memes below as a reminder. I’m spreading them around.  You should, too! Get thee to the confessional! Read more

2016-09-30T15:59:25-04:00

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Details:  Nelson Mandela regularly received Communion from a Catholic priest while he was a prisoner on Robben Island,The Tablet has learnt. The anti-apartheid campaigner, who died last Thursday, attended Mass and received Communion from a Jesuit chaplain, although he was raised and registered as a Methodist, the provincial of the Jesuits in East Africa said. Writing in this week’s Tablet, Fr Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator commented that has well as benefitting from the services of a Methodist chaplain, “I have reliable information that... Read more

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