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August 2013

August 19, 2013

Dangers to the Faith: Recognizing Catholicism’s 21st -Century Opponents

Coming up soon on my "to-read" list is the new book by noted radio host...

August 18, 2013

Joining Pope Francis in Praying for Peace in Egypt

Out from the Vatican website today is another reminder of Pope Francis' call for all...

August 16, 2013

Sweet Tweets for 8/16/13 — The Way that Leads to Heaven

How is it already Friday? In my personal life this week, I had a wonderful...

August 13, 2013

Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Provides a Spiritual Boost

Can you take another "feel good" sports story today? I hope so! Please take a...

August 13, 2013

Pope Francis to Footballers: Don’t Neglect Generosity, Camaraderie & Beauty

New out this morning at News.va is an outstanding article on Pope Francis' meeting this...

August 12, 2013

Thomas Peters’ Surgery Scheduled, Novena Continues

For those of you praying with me for the health and wellbeing of my fellow...

August 12, 2013

EWTN News Nightly Looks Like a Winner

Recently released by EWTN, this promo for the new show EWTN News Nightly with Colleen...

August 10, 2013

California Catholic Conference Blogs on AB1266 Transgender Students Issue

With legislation pending in California relating to the treatment of transgender students in California schools,...

August 09, 2013

The Day Pope Francis Dropped by the Vatican Power Plant: What Would You Do?

News reports coming out of the Vatican today are documenting a remarkable, spontaneous visit by...

August 09, 2013

Sweet Tweets for 8/9/13 – The Light of Faith

This week saw lots of action on and offline. Our family is home enjoying the...

August 08, 2013

Motu Proprio on Money Laundering, Terrorism and WMDs

Hot off the press this morning, an official press release on the new Motu Proprio of Pope Francis...

August 07, 2013

Ken Hackett Confirmed as New US Ambassador to the Holy See

Upon his confirmation as the next United States Ambassador to the Holy See, Ken Hackett...

August 06, 2013

Pope Francis’ Message for World Mission Day

Released today by the Vatican, Pope Francis' message for World Mission Day encourages words of...

August 06, 2013

Use Online Tool to Urge Your Senator to Support Peace in Israel

From Churches for Middle East Peace comes a simple way to urge your elected representatives...

August 06, 2013

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August

I'm late to post these, but am so moved by both of Pope Francis' intentions...

August 05, 2013

Second Madagascar Archbishop Expresses Strong Support For Catholic Relief Services

I was happy to see yet another strong message from the USCCB today in support...

August 02, 2013

Sweet Tweets Roundup for 8/2/13 — From Rio to Rome

Were you busy this week? Has August snuck up on you? Did you miss any...

July 2013

July 26, 2013

Sweet Tweets Roundup for 7/26/13 — #Rio2013

Greetings from New York! Sweet Tweets is late today -- but not because of contributor...

July 22, 2013

I was in "college orientation zone" for the past three days -- believe it or...

July 19, 2013

Stayed Updated on Thomas Peters’ Recovery: Information Website Up and Running

As of today, friends who are interested in praying for the recovery of Catholic blogger...

July 19, 2013

What American Would You Appoint to the Pontifical Commission on Economic Structures?

Today's news about Pope Francis' appointment of a Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Organization of...

July 19, 2013

Sweet Tweets Roundup for 7/19/13 — The Way to Holiness

How is it already Friday? I'm still working on my Monday "to do" items! A...

July 17, 2013

Is the Rolling Stone Cover a Bomb?

Have you hear the controversy swirling around the "selfie" of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev...

July 15, 2013

Will the Vatican Banking Scandal Change the Way You Give?

For some reason, my parish is a few weeks behind on the annual "Peter's Pence"...

July 12, 2013

Sweet Tweet Roundup for 7/12/13 – Full of Joy

Has your week gone by as quickly as mine has? I can't believe how busy...

July 11, 2013

Zimmerman Case: Does “Trial by TV” Benefit the Public Good?

Here's a little confession: I have a "sleep ritual" that helps me to cope with...

July 05, 2013

Sweet Tweets Roundup for 7/5/13 – What Fireworks Did You Miss This Week?

A happy 5th of July to all of you and a special thanks to my...

July 05, 2013

Lumen Fidei – Light of Faith

I awoke this morning to the release of Pope Francis' first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (Light...

July 02, 2013

“An Encyclical Written with Four Hands”

New out from Catholic News Service, this video on the writing of the anticipated first...

June 2013

June 28, 2013

What’s the “Pallium”?

You've probably seen it, but perhaps you didn't even know what it was called: the...