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December 2015

December 09, 2015

“I am seen as a poison for no other reason but that I choose to practice the faith that I do”

Several weeks ago, we had a joint Clergy Convocation in the Diocese of Brooklyn, with...

December 09, 2015

University Bans Christmas Songs at Lighting of “Unity Tree”

Seriously? From the James Madison University newspaper in Virginia: Into Hymn, the only Christian a...

December 09, 2015

Orthodox Rabbis Hail Christianity as Part of God’s Plan

This strikes me as a pretty big deal: A statement by a group of Orthodox rabbis...

December 09, 2015

When the Religion They Hated Was Ours

The Los Angeles Times takes a look back at a newspaper whose stunning popularity fed...

December 09, 2015

The Arsonist in My Backyard

Hate crime? Terrorism? Or just madness? Nobody seems to know. But this is happening just...

December 09, 2015

Dentist, Diver, Deacon

A profile from the Aitkin Independent Age in Kansas: He’s a dentist, a scuba diver,...

December 09, 2015

Chiesa: Next Big Issue for Francis Could be Married Priests

Sandro Magister speculates: While waiting for Pope Francis to rule on communion for the divorced...

December 08, 2015

Despite Governor’s Opposition, Archbishop Settles Syrian Refugee Family in Indianapolis

From The Indianapolis Star: The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has settled a Syrian family in the...

December 08, 2015

Bishop to New Deacons: “Give Your Life as a Ransom for the Church”

The Catholic Spirit has fuller coverage of the diaconate ordination last weekend in St. Paul...

December 08, 2015

VIDEO: Pope Opens Holy Doors, Begins Jubilee

It's finally here. Pope Francis opened the Holy Doors this morning and launched the Jubilee...

December 08, 2015

“The Lord is With You”: Homily for December 8, 2015, the Immaculate Conception

My homily for Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in 2012: + In his book about...

December 08, 2015

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Name Their New Baby: Saint

I never thought I'd find myself writing a post about Kim Kardashian, but here we...

December 07, 2015

Trump Calls for “Total and Complete” Ban on Muslims Entering U.S.

Watch: his poll numbers will skyrocket. Details from The Washington Post: Donald Trump called Monday...

December 07, 2015

Best. Santa. Ever.

"Awesome" is not too strong a word for this. When this little girl was taken...

December 07, 2015

Shiite Muslims Hold Anti-Terrorism Rally in Washington

Here's something you don't hear about every day, via The Washington Post: Hundreds of Shiite...

December 07, 2015

Sister, Get Your Gun: Nun Draws Fire After Posting Picture of Deer She Shot

Details: No-nonsense Catholic Sister John Paul Bauer bagged a big deer days ago and is...

December 07, 2015

Pope Francis: “Vocations Are Born Within the Church”

The Vatican has just released the pope's message for the World Day of Vocations 2016,...

December 07, 2015

Opening the Holy Door, 1950

Here's a fascinating moment from another time: Pope Pius XII beginning the Jubilee Year in 1950,...

December 06, 2015

Lawmaker Quits After Town Changes Tree Lighting to “Christmas Tree Lighting”

But then, she changed her mind. Details: The Roselle Park councilwoman who resigned Thursday after the...

December 06, 2015

San Bernardino Deacon: “The Islamic Community is Experiencing the Same Trauma We Did”

A personal glimpse at the tragedy via National Catholic Register: Bishop Gerald Barnes of the...

December 06, 2015

Ordination Update: 12 New Deacons for St. Augustine

The new deacons were ordained yesterday at St. Joseph Parish in Jacksonville, FL: Please remember...

December 06, 2015

“Islamic Terrorist Groups are at Odds with all the Main Traditions of Islam…”

This is making the rounds on social media this weekend, and is worth a read....

December 05, 2015

Let There Be Light: Homily for December 6, 2015, 2nd Sunday of Advent

Note: I'm preaching at the Rite of Welcome for our parish's RCIA candidates tomorrow, so...

December 05, 2015

Ordination Update: 7 New Deacons for St. Paul-Minneapolis

Details: When seven men step forward to be ordained permanent deacons Dec. 5 at the...

December 05, 2015

Merry Christmas! We’re Packing Heat!—UPDATED

Great moments in public service: Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore is celebrating the birth of Jesus...

December 04, 2015

Check Out This Year’s USAF Flash Mob

Behold this year's edition of the U.S. Air Force Christmas flash mob, held this year...

December 04, 2015

Special Penitential Rite, Petitions Written for Diocese of San Bernardino

Msgr. Gerard Lopez, Vicar General of the Diocese of San Bernardino, just sent this my...

December 04, 2015

Catholic Churches in New York City Launch Christmas Ad Campaign

Great stuff from Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of New York: In partnership with the Archdiocese...

December 04, 2015

“The Optics are Not Just Bad, but Potentially Deadly”

Some provocative thoughts on public prayer from retired Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: In last weekend's football game featuring the...

December 04, 2015

Kneeling for Communion?

What should you do if someone in the Communion line chooses to kneel to receive?...