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March 2016

March 26, 2016

“To Remind Us Who Our Neighbors Are, Whom We Are Called to Serve”

From The Washington Post: In her 50th Easter season as a nun, Sister Antonia Sanchez participated...

March 25, 2016

Obama’s Statement for Easter 2016

Not unlike the annual statement for Ash Wednesday, this one doesn't get much attention from...

March 25, 2016

“I Am Life”: Homily for Good Friday

My homily from 2008. This is also included in the collection of essays, "All...

March 25, 2016

At a Moment of Division and Fear, the Pope Gives Us a Model to Follow

The extraordinary—and extraordinarily moving—foot-washing from Holy Thursday, via Rome Reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJia-ZBRqoE&feature=em-subs_digest

March 24, 2016

Yoga Controversy: School Bans “Namaste,” Makes Other Changes After Complaints

From Atlanta: A group of parents at a Cobb County elementary are upset over the...

March 24, 2016

The Dust of the Road: Homily for March 24, 2016, Holy Thursday

On August 6, 2014, ISIS militants invaded northern Iraq, confiscating homes and businesses and beginning...

March 24, 2016

It’s Official: Hebda Named Archbishop for St. Paul / Minneapolis

Details: The Rev. Bernard Hebda has been named archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul...

March 24, 2016

Pope Francis to Meet Little Girl Who Wants to See Him Before She Goes Blind

From RNS: Pope Francis is expected to meet a young girl from Ohio who dreams...

March 24, 2016

Eastern Catholic Churches in India: Only Men for Foot-Washing Ritual

Details: The two Eastern Catholic churches in India have decided not to include women in...

March 24, 2016

Gallup: Pope Francis More Popular Than any Political Leader in the World

From the BBC: Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader, an opinion...

March 23, 2016

Marking the Feast of Blessed Oscar Romero on Holy Thursday: “A Truly Eucharistic Martyr”

From Vatican Radio, a beautiful reminder: March 24th marks the Church’s day of prayer for...

March 23, 2016

Study: Around the World, Women Are More Devout Than Men

Interesting stuff, from Pew: Many religious groups, including Roman Catholics and Orthodox Jews, allow only...

March 23, 2016

I Spy a Traitor: The Traditions of “Spy Wednesday”

The day before Holy Thursday is traditionally known as “Spy Wednesday” — when Judas “spied”...

March 22, 2016

Muslims Around the World Condemn Attacks in Belgium

You won't see it widely reported, but it's worth noting: The Muslim Brotherhood strongly condemns...

March 22, 2016

Christian Convert Hacked to Death

It happened in Bangladesh, according to AFP: Unidentified attackers hacked a Christian convert to death...

March 22, 2016

Pope Sends Prayers Following Belgium Attacks, Condemns “Blind Violence”

From Vatican Radio: Pope Francis has a sent telegram to Jozef De Kesel, Archbishop of...

March 21, 2016

Pope Francis’s Way of the Cross for 2016: “God is Real and Shows Himself Today”

Some background, from the man who composed this year's prayers: When he told Pope Francis...

March 21, 2016

Catholic University Announces This Year’s Commencement Speakers: Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan

This is cool, from the CUA website: Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and his wife...

March 21, 2016

Is the Election Making You Lose Heart? Read This.

Tom Hoopes gets it: Holy Week does one thing better than any other event each...

March 21, 2016

The Inspiring Trailblazer Who Just Happened to Have Down Syndrome

Today marks World Down Syndrome Day. At a moment when more children with Down Syndrome...

March 20, 2016

Happy Palm Sunday, from Queens

It was packed at the Masses today at my parish—and people wasted no time grabbing...

March 19, 2016

VIDEO: Woman Hears for the First Time—and What She Hears is Beautiful

This slays me. Moments after this young woman received a cochlear implant, her boyfriend proposed....

March 19, 2016

Want to Keep Track of Your Works of Mercy? There’s an App for That

Here's something different: In response to Pope Francis declaring an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy,...

March 19, 2016

“We Are the Mob”: Homily for Palm Sunday

From the vault, my homily from Palm Sunday 2010: + One of the more remarkable...

March 19, 2016

Seminarians to Be Ordained Deacons in a Refugee Camp

Wow: After their seminary in Qaraqosh was dissolved following a brutal ISIS attack in 2014, four...

March 19, 2016

Ted Cruz Announces Endorsements from More Than 50 Catholics

From his website: Presidential candidate Ted Cruz today announced endorsements from more than 50 Catholic...

March 18, 2016

Looking for Something to Give That Deacon in Your Life?

May I suggest this little book, just published by Abbey Press? Details: Since the early...

March 18, 2016

Every Priest and Deacon Preparing for the Triduum Can Relate

From The Onion: Pushing himself to the physical brink in the bitter cold wilderness high...

March 18, 2016

What Happens When the Feast of the Annunciation Falls on Good Friday?

It happens periodically, and it's happening again this year: next Friday, March 25 is both...

March 18, 2016

Christians, Don’t Host Passover Seders

I've known a few interfaith families who have done this. But what about Christian families who...