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ordinary form divine office week iv sunday, march 31 : fourth sunday of lent (laetare sunday) jos 5:9a, 10-12; ps 34; 2 cor 5:17-21;&nb...
The Catholic Herald
How to… Befriend your guardian angel
"beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life," declared st basil in the 4th century. the catholic chu...
The Catholic Herald
Omnium Gatherum: a water break on the Lenten marathon
the fourth sunday of lent is known by the first word of the introit, the first chant of mass, “ laetare … rejoice”! this is one of two days ...
Fr John Zuhlsdorf
Christians have committed terrible crimes over the centuries. Why is that?
during the siege of jerusalem, at the conclusion of the first crusade in 1099, a priest led devotions on the mount of olives, attended by hu...
Niall Gooch
Once, Christians led the response to socialism and liberalism. Could it happen again?
Christian democracy helped create order in post-war Europe, but has largely surrendered to liberalism. It’s time for a rethink
Andrew Cusack
As Nigeria falls apart, hundreds of Christians are being massacred
according to open doors, nigeria is the 12th worst country in the world for persecution of christians. those responsible are islamists, who ...
Godfrey Danaan
The best of the web: anchovy pizza, Flannery's limitations, Caviezel's cross
the decline and fall of anchovy pizza did the church destroy anchovy pizza? at the federalist, david marcus put the case for the prosecution...
Staff writers
Why do people kiss the Pope's ring?
the vatican press office declined to comment after a video went viral this week showing the pope refusing to allow pilgrims to kiss his ring...
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA
Vintage-style photo of St Joseph's Day procession goes viral
maybe it was the classic sunglasses, the skinny jeans or the flocculent mustache. maybe it was the vintage-style religious art, the men in e...
Mary Rezac/CNA
Why praying to Santa Muerte is 'really wrong'
the archbishop of santa fe said recently that people praying to “saint death” won’t find the answers they’re looking for. archbishop john we...
Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis on the Annunciation: Marriage and family have 'an essential mission'
on the solemnity of the annunciation, pope francis emphasized the importance of family and marriage for society. he also called the virgin m...
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA
A Christian guide for pregnant women
today is the feast of the annunciation – lady day – reminding us of the nine months that jesus spent in the womb of his mother, mary. it thu...
Francis Phillips
Do not abuse God's mercy, Pope Francis warns
the mercy of god is not an invitation to “spiritual laziness,” but requires a sincere and prompt response from those who want to grow in hol...
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA
Priest stabbed during Mass in Canada
a priest was stabbed during mass at st joseph’s oratory in montreal on friday morning. fr claude grou, rector at the oratory, was attacked b...
Staff Reporter
Dear Fr Rutler: Is it sacrilege to let children 'play Mass'?
dear father rutler, my sister is a very pious, traditional catholic. however, she refuses to break her fast on sunday and major saints’ days...
Fr George Rutler
Prize crossword 0585
cryptic across 5 african country where a carp repelled an intrusive horse (5) 6 descendant of ephraim’s incitement to wavering liverpool fan...
Alun Evans
Mass readings
ordinary form divine office week iii sunday, march 24: third sunday of lent ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; ps 103; 1 cor 10:1-6, 10-12; lk 13:1-9 monday,...
The Catholic Herald
How to … Say the Angelus
in his description of “a short way to perfection” – the simple everyday ways to advance in holiness – blessed john henry newman mentions: “s...
The Catholic Herald
A blunt challenge from St Paul
third sunday of lent ex 3:1-8 & 13-15; 1 cor 10:1-6 & 10-12; lk 13:1-9 (year c) on this third sunday of lent the encounter of moses ...
Bishop David McGough
How to renew a diocese
over the years, i have worked in several dioceses and contexts. i’ve often heard brother priests say things like: “we don’t know where we’re...
Bishop Philip Egan
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