by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2010 | Church
Record Numbers of Full-time Volunteers Serve in Faith-based Programs according to Catholic Volunteer Network. CVN is the professional association serving full-time, faith-based volunteer programs, including Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Claretian Volunteers, and 180 other... by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2010 | Church
Dear Brothers and Sisters!“You are my son, this day I have begotten you” – with this passage from Psalm 2 the Church begins the liturgy of this holy night. She knows that this passage originally formed part of the coronation rite of the kings of Israel. The king, who... by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2010 | Church
The XT3 (Christ in the Third Millenium) network features a link to the story of the Nativity as it might unfold in this media age. Direct link There is a more biblically based version which is just now taking off. by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2010 | Church
“Increasing investment in health care facilities that help and support the suffering, especially the poor and needy.” This is Benedict XVI’s invitation to “the authorities” in his message for the XIX World Day of the Sick, which as usual will... by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2010 | Church
RomeReports features a video report Benedict XVI’s call for respect to the right of religious freedom in the world, and especially in the Middle East. He has asked the West to end the hostility and prejudice aimed towards Christians. Benedict XVI stated that... by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2010 | Church
(Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is calling for justice in health care, highlighting it as a priority of governments and international institutions. The Pope stated this in a message sent to Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care...