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February 2016

February 13, 2016

What We Give Up: Homily for February 14, 2016, 1st Sunday of Lent

This Sunday we find ourselves with Jesus as he concludes his 40 days in the...

February 13, 2016

Pastor Offers Free Prayers at Coffee House

Details: Coffee is not exactly Thomas Rusert’s cup of tea. Nevertheless, every Thursday morning Pastor...

February 13, 2016

Revealed: Pope’s Regular Phone Calls to Argentine Prison

From Vatican Radio: Pope Francis has a fortnightly telephone appointment with a youth prison in...

February 12, 2016

Ordination Update: 35 New Deacons for Charleston

Boom! From The Miscellany: The Diocese of Charleston now has 35 more ministers dedicated to...

February 12, 2016

Cupich to Chair New National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue

The press release, from the USCCB: Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago will serve as...

February 12, 2016

A Priceless Gift for the Pope: a Shoe Shine

From AP, on board the plane to Cuba with the pope: Popes always receive gifts...

February 12, 2016

Bishop Issues Apology to “Those Who Feel Unwelcomed” in Church

From Crux: Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of Springfield used the occasion of Ash Wednesday to...

February 11, 2016

Trump Criticizes Pope Francis Ahead of Mexico Trip

From The New York Times: Donald J. Trump has a message for Pope Francis ahead...

February 11, 2016

February 11, 2013

Three years ago today, this statement was issued: Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to...

February 11, 2016

Report: Chelsea Clinton Left Church When She Was 6 Over Abortion Talk

Really? Chelsea Clinton claims she left a Baptist church as a child because they started...

February 11, 2016

In Case You Missed It: Jeb Bush Wearing Ashes While Campaigning in South Carolina

From Ash Wednesday (of course). Not sure how that played with the electorate. According to...

February 10, 2016

The Great Election Night Speech in New Hampshire that Nobody Saw

Well, I saw it Tuesday night, and found it moving and inspiring. The Washington Post...

February 10, 2016

Fasting? We Are Wimps

It always surprises me that this very small sacrifice is treated like something extraordinary. The guidelines: Ash...

February 10, 2016

Obama’s Annual Ash Wednesday Statement

From The White House: Today, Michelle and I join our fellow Christians in marking Ash...

February 10, 2016

Pope Names Woman to Key Vatican Communications Post

This didn't get much attention when it was announced yesterday, but this seems significant to...

February 10, 2016

Henry VIII’s Palace Holds First Catholic Service in Nearly 500 Years

From The New York Times: “Henry VIII will be spinning in his grave!” said the...

February 10, 2016

Bernie Sanders Becomes First Jewish Candidate to Win a Primary

A significant piece of history was made Tuesday: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) may or may...

February 09, 2016

Pope to Missionaries of Mercy: “You Are a Living Sign of the Father’s Welcome”

From Vatican Radio: Pope Francis on Tuesday evening met with the Missionaries of Mercy, who...

February 09, 2016

So What, Exactly, is “Shrove Tuesday”?

Most of us know it as "Mardi Gras," but the ancient title of "Shrove Tuesday"...

February 09, 2016

“Fixer Upper”: Homily for February 10, 2016, Ash Wednesday

Lent is a time for making a good confession, so I have something to confess:...

February 08, 2016

Super Bowled-Over: The $2,000 Doritos Commercial that Rocked NARAL’s World

The good people at Catholic News Agency uncovered the story behind the sensational Doritos commercial...

February 08, 2016

Bishop Moves Age of Confirmation

A year after one bishop decided to change the order of the sacraments of initiation,...

February 08, 2016

Pope Francis to Visit Border Crossing Points in Mexico

Announcing particulars of the pope's upcoming visit, the Vatican had some notable details: On Sunday 14...

February 08, 2016

Publisher Pulls All Copies of “Incendiary” Book About Church of England

From The Spectator's Damien Thompson: The decline of the Church of England has been one...

February 08, 2016

Professors at a Catholic University Support Abortion to Battle Zika

The Cardinal Newsman Society notes: Two Georgetown University law professors posted an article on a...

February 08, 2016

Boom: Filled to the Brim in Phoenix

They're doing something right at the Franciscan Renewal Center, the facility outside Phoenix where directed a...

February 08, 2016

First Picture: Pope and Patriarch Meeting at Havana Airport

Who knew? This clever bit of photoshop made me laugh out loud. As someone who...

February 07, 2016

A Priest’s Homily for His Father’s Funeral

From Fr. Michael Duffy, a heart-stirring and heart-breaking gift of love: How beautiful that my father...

February 07, 2016

Pope to Permit Mass in Indigenous Languages in Mexico

From AP: Pope Francis will issue a decree authorizing the use of indigenous languages in...

February 06, 2016

Catholic Judge in Texas Refuses to Perform Same Sex Marriages

Details: Texas judge has Democrats up in arms over his refusal to perform gay marriage...