by Beth | Jan 10, 2011 | Church
“In years past, popes have typically used the speech to diplomats as a sort of foreign policy panorama, surveying major global concerns such as economic justice, war and peace, the environment, and equity in diplomatic relations. This year, however, Benedict XVI...
by Beth | Jan 5, 2011 | Church
Few have noticed that Pope Benedict’s creation of a new in-house financial watchdog also includes criminalization of environmental pollution. In article 18, the new law establishes a penalty of up to six months imprisonment and a fine of $3,500 to $35,000 for...
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...
