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“Where Were You When…”
controoversy over beatification of Piux XII
• pope pius xii • antisemitism • anti-semitism • holocaust • catholic church
controoversy over beatification of Piux XII
• pope pius xii • antisemitism • anti-semitism • holocaust • catholic church
A Louisiana Catholic Looks at Spring 2002 in the Catholic Church
Louisiana is known as a Catholic state. In this article I react to what is called a "crisis" in the church. I don't think it is the end of Catholicism, but rather a spring cleaning.
• roman • catholic • church • crisis • dirty
Louisiana is known as a Catholic state. In this article I react to what is called a "crisis" in the church. I don't think it is the end of Catholicism, but rather a spring cleaning.
• roman • catholic • church • crisis • dirty
Angels and the Catholic Church
We hear about angels everywhere but are they real? What are they?
• angel • archangel • angle • church • catholic church
We hear about angels everywhere but are they real? What are they?
• angel • archangel • angle • church • catholic church
Beginning a Marriage Annulment
Wondering what's involved in beginning a marriage annulment in the Catholic Church? Here's a list of questions that you will be asked.
• roman catholic church • marriage • annulment • catholicism • divorce
Wondering what's involved in beginning a marriage annulment in the Catholic Church? Here's a list of questions that you will be asked.
• roman catholic church • marriage • annulment • catholicism • divorce
Book Review: Saint Augustine's Confessions
My impressions of this translation of St. Augustine's famous <I>Confessions</i>.
• confessions • saint • augustine • henry chadwick • catholic
My impressions of this translation of St. Augustine's famous <I>Confessions</i>.
• confessions • saint • augustine • henry chadwick • catholic
Catechism of the Catholic Church - A Layperson's View: Part 2
More serious than Part 1. The author's favorite quotes from the Catechism. What "stood out" in the document to her.
• catholic church • catechism
More serious than Part 1. The author's favorite quotes from the Catechism. What "stood out" in the document to her.
• catholic church • catechism
Disastrous Divisions
Events that shock our world demonstrate how the unknown side of ourselves can be destructive.
• sex scandal in catholic church • shadow • unconscious • human psyche • individuation
Events that shock our world demonstrate how the unknown side of ourselves can be destructive.
• sex scandal in catholic church • shadow • unconscious • human psyche • individuation
E-Mail: Why is Christ Still on the Cross in Catholicism?
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
• crucifix • cross • jesus christ • protestant • roman catholic church
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
• crucifix • cross • jesus christ • protestant • roman catholic church
Father's Day
How do we say thanks to the daddies in our lives?
• father's day • roman catholic church • dad • father • jesus
How do we say thanks to the daddies in our lives?
• father's day • roman catholic church • dad • father • jesus
Fathers, St. Joseph is Our Model
by David Came. St. Joseph, the most silent member of Holy Family, is an example for men, especially for fathers. He was a man of faith and prayer, a provider and protector, known for his humility.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • saints • st. joseph • father
by David Came. St. Joseph, the most silent member of Holy Family, is an example for men, especially for fathers. He was a man of faith and prayer, a provider and protector, known for his humility.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • saints • st. joseph • father
Galileo's Daughter (Book Review)
Award-winning science writer Dava Sobel follows up her 1995 hit "Longitude" with this great book that traces Galileo’s professional and family life from his early days through his ordeals with the Inquisition. Based on letters written to the scientist by his daughter, Suor Maria Celeste.
• dava sobel • sobel • galileo • science • review
Award-winning science writer Dava Sobel follows up her 1995 hit "Longitude" with this great book that traces Galileo’s professional and family life from his early days through his ordeals with the Inquisition. Based on letters written to the scientist by his daughter, Suor Maria Celeste.
• dava sobel • sobel • galileo • science • review
Gregorian Chant
The soothing, meditative melodies of Gregorian Chant and plainchant have a almost mystical quality to them. This article answers some common questions about this music.
• gregorian chant • plainchant • catholic church • music • pope gregory
The soothing, meditative melodies of Gregorian Chant and plainchant have a almost mystical quality to them. This article answers some common questions about this music.
• gregorian chant • plainchant • catholic church • music • pope gregory
Henri J. M. Nouwen and The Return of the Prodigal Son
Nouwen called us out from our comfortable areas to be more genuine children of God. And he comforted the troubled in a unique way that was a gift of God. Nouwen consistently confronted his own humanity, and took himself and his readers to God, the Great Physician, for counsel.
• catholicism • roman catholic church • henri j. m. nouwen • rembrandt • prodigal son
Nouwen called us out from our comfortable areas to be more genuine children of God. And he comforted the troubled in a unique way that was a gift of God. Nouwen consistently confronted his own humanity, and took himself and his readers to God, the Great Physician, for counsel.
• catholicism • roman catholic church • henri j. m. nouwen • rembrandt • prodigal son
Lectio Divina in the Catechism of the Catholic Church Part IV
The article is about lectio divina as one finds it in the fourth part of the Catholic Catechism.
• lectio divina • scriptures • prayer • meditation • catholic catechism
The article is about lectio divina as one finds it in the fourth part of the Catholic Catechism.
• lectio divina • scriptures • prayer • meditation • catholic catechism
Liturgical Dressing: Color Mine Green
Liturgical dressing. No, its not a Southern (USA) recipe using corn meal. Its a way of making daily choices for clothing. This article concentrates on the wearing of green to remind us of Christian growth.
• roman catholic church • liturgy • liturgical colors • clothing • apparel
Liturgical dressing. No, its not a Southern (USA) recipe using corn meal. Its a way of making daily choices for clothing. This article concentrates on the wearing of green to remind us of Christian growth.
• roman catholic church • liturgy • liturgical colors • clothing • apparel
Local Church's 150th Anniversary
The Cajun city of Abbeville in Vermilion Parish grew up around a Catholic church, St. Mary Magdalen, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in July 2001.
• cajun • catholic • church • abbeville • louisiana
The Cajun city of Abbeville in Vermilion Parish grew up around a Catholic church, St. Mary Magdalen, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in July 2001.
• cajun • catholic • church • abbeville • louisiana
Lucy's Weekend in "Jail": Thoughts on Birth Control
How Lucy, the cat, spent a weekend at the pound and provoked family discussions about birth control and the value of women and children.
• roman catholic church • birth control • christianity • pets • pet
How Lucy, the cat, spent a weekend at the pound and provoked family discussions about birth control and the value of women and children.
• roman catholic church • birth control • christianity • pets • pet
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Martin Luther, noted for beginning the religious Reformation which is the foundation for most of Protestantism today, was a complex man. He could be gentle and refined, he could be rough and coarse. He could write theology; he could write children’s songs. He could expound his views with vehemence; he could minister compassion or joy. Perhaps his one major fault was his view of the Jews. When his attempts at converting a number of Jews to Christianity failed, he made a list of steps that should be taken against them--steps that were followed hundreds of years later by a German despot named Hitler. But the life of the child, Martin Luther, gives no apparent predisposition of the life of the man.
• martin luther • reformation • biography • luther • catholic church
Martin Luther, noted for beginning the religious Reformation which is the foundation for most of Protestantism today, was a complex man. He could be gentle and refined, he could be rough and coarse. He could write theology; he could write children’s songs. He could expound his views with vehemence; he could minister compassion or joy. Perhaps his one major fault was his view of the Jews. When his attempts at converting a number of Jews to Christianity failed, he made a list of steps that should be taken against them--steps that were followed hundreds of years later by a German despot named Hitler. But the life of the child, Martin Luther, gives no apparent predisposition of the life of the man.
• martin luther • reformation • biography • luther • catholic church
Mother Teresa (Ganxhe Agnes Bojaxhiu) 1910-1997
Mother Teresa was born in a part of the world that seems to always have been a center of controversy in modern history. Because of these controversies, Mother Teresa never saw her mother or her sister again after she had left to become a nun. Even at the height of her renown, she was not permitted to visit Serbia to visit them. She truly desired to love God more than anyone or anything else. She sought to find her life, in the way the Bible teaches, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. (Matthew 10: 37-39)
• mother teresa • saints • india • calcutta • missionaries of charity
Mother Teresa was born in a part of the world that seems to always have been a center of controversy in modern history. Because of these controversies, Mother Teresa never saw her mother or her sister again after she had left to become a nun. Even at the height of her renown, she was not permitted to visit Serbia to visit them. She truly desired to love God more than anyone or anything else. She sought to find her life, in the way the Bible teaches, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. (Matthew 10: 37-39)
• mother teresa • saints • india • calcutta • missionaries of charity
Music without Lyrics
Music without lyrics is also known as instrumental music. Where good vocal music can stir the soul, instrumental music, without lyrics, can stir very primal emotions.
• music without lyrics • instrumental music • vocal music • catholic church • church music
Music without lyrics is also known as instrumental music. Where good vocal music can stir the soul, instrumental music, without lyrics, can stir very primal emotions.
• music without lyrics • instrumental music • vocal music • catholic church • church music
Nativity Catholic Church, Campti: ca. 1720-1850
This year the Church of the Nativity of the Blesed Virgin Mary at Campti celebrates its 170th anniversary. That's quite an accomplishment for a small group of Catholics in a small Red River town. Part 1 of a two-part history of this rural northwest Louisiana Catholic community.
• nativity catholic church • campti • louisiana • history • red river
This year the Church of the Nativity of the Blesed Virgin Mary at Campti celebrates its 170th anniversary. That's quite an accomplishment for a small group of Catholics in a small Red River town. Part 1 of a two-part history of this rural northwest Louisiana Catholic community.
• nativity catholic church • campti • louisiana • history • red river
Nativity Catholic Church, Campti: 1850-1960
The rural parish faces the Civil War, Reconstruction and a new century with brave expansion.
• nativity catholic church • campti • louisiana • coushata • powhatan
The rural parish faces the Civil War, Reconstruction and a new century with brave expansion.
• nativity catholic church • campti • louisiana • coushata • powhatan
New Year's Fantasies (Not Resolutions)
I'm not making New Year's Resolutions. But I am engaging in New Year's Fantasies. Here's mine. What are your New Year's dreams?
• new year's resolutions • fantasies • catholic church
I'm not making New Year's Resolutions. But I am engaging in New Year's Fantasies. Here's mine. What are your New Year's dreams?
• new year's resolutions • fantasies • catholic church
Passover: Celebration Ideas for Christians
Spend an hour with a class or family group exploring the Jewish celebration of Passover. Some background and ideas to adapt to your situation. Plus, Catholic links for further reading.
• passover • christians • christianity • roman catholic church • catholcism
Spend an hour with a class or family group exploring the Jewish celebration of Passover. Some background and ideas to adapt to your situation. Plus, Catholic links for further reading.
• passover • christians • christianity • roman catholic church • catholcism
Pope Clement XI: Leading Catholicism 1700-1721
A short biographical article of the first pope of the 18th century. A brilliant man, Pope Clement XI was first a scholar and administrator before being drafted into service at the Vatican. He brought the Church into the 18th century, guiding Her through controversies and making changes that still effect us all.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • pope clement xi • vatican • rome
A short biographical article of the first pope of the 18th century. A brilliant man, Pope Clement XI was first a scholar and administrator before being drafted into service at the Vatican. He brought the Church into the 18th century, guiding Her through controversies and making changes that still effect us all.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • pope clement xi • vatican • rome
Questions We Are Asked
Three questions Catholics are asked: "Why do you pray to Mary instead of God?" "Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior?" and "What is the scriptural basis for Purgatory?"
• roman catholic church • catholicism • protestants • questions • christian
Three questions Catholics are asked: "Why do you pray to Mary instead of God?" "Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior?" and "What is the scriptural basis for Purgatory?"
• roman catholic church • catholicism • protestants • questions • christian
Religion and Law
A look at why the Catholic Church should not be given special treatment under the law.
• constitution • law • legal • catholic church • priests
A look at why the Catholic Church should not be given special treatment under the law.
• constitution • law • legal • catholic church • priests
Remembering Pope John Paul II
John Paul II – what a wonderful and important man! For many of us, especially the children, he is the only Pope we’ve ever known. His passing, his funeral, and the outpouring of love from every corner of the world were amazing to watch for all of us.
• pope john paul ii • pope • catholic church • books • children
John Paul II – what a wonderful and important man! For many of us, especially the children, he is the only Pope we’ve ever known. His passing, his funeral, and the outpouring of love from every corner of the world were amazing to watch for all of us.
• pope john paul ii • pope • catholic church • books • children
Renaissance Composer William Byrd
Taking a break from 20th-century composers, let's trek backwards a few hundred years to the life of William Byrd.
• william byrd • english renaissance • protestant church music • catholic church music • john rutter
Taking a break from 20th-century composers, let's trek backwards a few hundred years to the life of William Byrd.
• william byrd • english renaissance • protestant church music • catholic church music • john rutter
Shreveport: The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans
The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans in Shreveport is approaching its 100th anniversary. Read about the history of this cathedral and view pictures (via links) of its impressive artworks.
• shreveport • louisiana • st. john berchmans • jesuit • nun
The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans in Shreveport is approaching its 100th anniversary. Read about the history of this cathedral and view pictures (via links) of its impressive artworks.
• shreveport • louisiana • st. john berchmans • jesuit • nun
St Joseph's, Highgate
This article explores the history of St Joseph's church in Highgate in London, which was built during renewed suspicion towards Catholics in England.
• catholicism • catholics • church • architecture • highgate
This article explores the history of St Joseph's church in Highgate in London, which was built during renewed suspicion towards Catholics in England.
• catholicism • catholics • church • architecture • highgate
St. Catherine, Pray for Me
More about communion of the saints - intercession of the saints, patron saints AND the St. Catherine's.
• patron saints • roman catholic church • st. catherine • prayer • intercession
More about communion of the saints - intercession of the saints, patron saints AND the St. Catherine's.
• patron saints • roman catholic church • st. catherine • prayer • intercession
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi is famous for his special way with animals. Review a few of the legends and use the links for more indepth research about the Patron Saint of Ecology. St. Francis, pray for us.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • saints • st. francis of assisi • animals
St. Francis of Assisi is famous for his special way with animals. Review a few of the legends and use the links for more indepth research about the Patron Saint of Ecology. St. Francis, pray for us.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • saints • st. francis of assisi • animals
St. Patrick and Sainthood
A brief history of St. Patrick. Plus a description of the canonization process to be a Saint.
• st. patrick • canonization • saint • roman catholic church
A brief history of St. Patrick. Plus a description of the canonization process to be a Saint.
• st. patrick • canonization • saint • roman catholic church
Suffering: A Collection of Prayers, Quotes and Scriptures
In this materialistic and comfort filled age, we are losing Church teachings on suffering. Here are some basic Bible verses and quotations to get the the basics of this subject.
• suffering • lent • roman catholic church • catholicism
In this materialistic and comfort filled age, we are losing Church teachings on suffering. Here are some basic Bible verses and quotations to get the the basics of this subject.
• suffering • lent • roman catholic church • catholicism
The Black Death
An examination of the effect of the Black Plague on medieval society
• plague • constantinople • paris • england • protestant reformation
An examination of the effect of the Black Plague on medieval society
• plague • constantinople • paris • england • protestant reformation
The Catechism of the Catholic Church - A Layperson's Review: Part 1
An almost whimsical article to help people feel at home with this large new Roman Catholic Catechism
• catholic church • catechism
An almost whimsical article to help people feel at home with this large new Roman Catholic Catechism
• catholic church • catechism
The Joy of The Mass
The editor, a convert writes about her experiences with and love of the the Roman Catholic Mass, its liturgical features and educational components.
• roman catholic church • mass • liturgy • worship
The editor, a convert writes about her experiences with and love of the the Roman Catholic Mass, its liturgical features and educational components.
• roman catholic church • mass • liturgy • worship
The Joy of the Mass, Part 2: Holy Communion
Belief in transubstantiation, the changing of bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus, separates Protestants and Catholics. The author, a convert, talks about her conversion to this Catholic belief and shares a passage from the Catechism that beautifully defines "Holy Communion" in many words common to both Protestants and Catholics.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • holy communion • eucharist • the lord's supper
Belief in transubstantiation, the changing of bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus, separates Protestants and Catholics. The author, a convert, talks about her conversion to this Catholic belief and shares a passage from the Catechism that beautifully defines "Holy Communion" in many words common to both Protestants and Catholics.
• roman catholic church • catholicism • holy communion • eucharist • the lord's supper
The Lost Ones
During the Great Depression of the 1930's, an orphanage in Tibet was converted to a psychiatric hospital for the sake of funding. What happened to over 3000 children who were living at the orphanage? And why did the Catholic Church advocate this?
• catholic church • orphange • ect • anti-psychotic • mental health
During the Great Depression of the 1930's, an orphanage in Tibet was converted to a psychiatric hospital for the sake of funding. What happened to over 3000 children who were living at the orphanage? And why did the Catholic Church advocate this?
• catholic church • orphange • ect • anti-psychotic • mental health
Tridentine Mass
Pope Benedict is said to be set to ease restrictions on the ancient Tridentine Mass.
• roman catholic church • catholic • roman catholic • tridentine mass • tridentine
Pope Benedict is said to be set to ease restrictions on the ancient Tridentine Mass.
• roman catholic church • catholic • roman catholic • tridentine mass • tridentine
What's the Deal With Relics?
An article explaining what relics are and the use of relics within the Roman Catholic Church
• roman catholic church • catholic • priests • martyr • relic
An article explaining what relics are and the use of relics within the Roman Catholic Church
• roman catholic church • catholic • priests • martyr • relic
Why all the fuss? - The Pope visits Mexico City
The Pope visited Mexico City this week, what changes will this visit inspire?
• pope • mexico city • cuba • castro • catholic
The Pope visited Mexico City this week, what changes will this visit inspire?
• pope • mexico city • cuba • castro • catholic
Deus X (Book Review)
On a dying earth, civilization seeks its final salvation in a vast electronic network called the Big Board while the Roman Catholic Church confronts the greatest challenge it has ever known—a challenge that could be its executioner. This unique novel by Norman Spinrad tackles some very touchy issues including environmental destruction and God Himself.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
On a dying earth, civilization seeks its final salvation in a vast electronic network called the Big Board while the Roman Catholic Church confronts the greatest challenge it has ever known—a challenge that could be its executioner. This unique novel by Norman Spinrad tackles some very touchy issues including environmental destruction and God Himself.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Pope's Baptism of Muslim Misleads
7 people were baptized by the Pope, but only the so-called Muslim was named. Are the other 6 less important? Why not headline the priests that convert to Islam as well?
• converts to islam • converts to christianity • converts to catholicism • priests accepting islam • prominent muslim converts to christianity
7 people were baptized by the Pope, but only the so-called Muslim was named. Are the other 6 less important? Why not headline the priests that convert to Islam as well?
• converts to islam • converts to christianity • converts to catholicism • priests accepting islam • prominent muslim converts to christianity
Telling the Easter Story
Looking for an interactive, hands-on Easter lesson? Here's a fun and meaningful activity for all ages.
• religion • teaching religion • ccd • ccd lessons • religion lessons
Looking for an interactive, hands-on Easter lesson? Here's a fun and meaningful activity for all ages.
• religion • teaching religion • ccd • ccd lessons • religion lessons
The Pope and the Norman Invasion
Despite William the Conqueror's determination to invade England, he would not have had a sizable army or psycological advantage at Hastings without the help of the Pope.
• william the conqueror and the catholic church • pope alexander ii and 1066 • the catholic church and the norman invasion • lanfranc of bec and william the conqueror • lanfranc of bec and pope alexander ii
Despite William the Conqueror's determination to invade England, he would not have had a sizable army or psycological advantage at Hastings without the help of the Pope.
• william the conqueror and the catholic church • pope alexander ii and 1066 • the catholic church and the norman invasion • lanfranc of bec and william the conqueror • lanfranc of bec and pope alexander ii
"The Haywain”
"The Haywain" is a symbol of human greed, the decline of the Church, and the disintegration of the guilds that characterized 15th-century society
• hieronymus bosch • haywain • s’hertogenbosch • netherlands • symbol
"The Haywain" is a symbol of human greed, the decline of the Church, and the disintegration of the guilds that characterized 15th-century society
• hieronymus bosch • haywain • s’hertogenbosch • netherlands • symbol
A Christmas Home Dedication
Have you ever considered dedicating your home to God? If so, but you have no idea where to begin...
• home • dedication • catholic • church • animls
Have you ever considered dedicating your home to God? If so, but you have no idea where to begin...
• home • dedication • catholic • church • animls
All Saints and All Souls Feast Days
The Catholic Feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2) are compared to Halloween and explained.
• feast of all saints • feast of all souls • heaven • saints • purgatory
The Catholic Feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2) are compared to Halloween and explained.
• feast of all saints • feast of all souls • heaven • saints • purgatory