Five hundred faithful participated in the Wednesday general audience, in which Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church during the “Year of Faith”, turning to the theme of maternity.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Tongue Lashings
“I have never succeeded when I have spoken with the faintest suspicion of hardness.
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Thousands Fill St. Peter’s Square for Prayer Vigil
In union with millions of faithful from around the world, tens of thousands of people filled St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for a four-hour Syria peace vigil.
Pope: Let Refugees Use Empty Convents!
While visiting a refugee center in Rome yesterday, Pope Francis called upon religious institutions around the world to use their empty convents to house the poor, not for turning into hotels or other profit-making enterprises.
Government Refuses Food to Christian Charity
A Christian charity in Florida that has been feeding the poor with food received through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was told that in order to continue receiving the products, they would have to remove all religious symbols from their distribution center – a requirement the charity politely refused.
Tree Fu Tom: Spellcasting for 2 Year-Olds
LC asks: “I would love to see a review on the cartoon “Tree Fu Tom” from the Sprout channel. I was watching it with my 3 year old until the character said to get up and do the spell pose. Apparently it is supposedly geared towards getting children to get up and be active while watching TV, but this goes above and beyond by introducing children to the occult. Unfortunately this is a trend that seems to be on the increase.”
Giant Billboard Bashes ObamaCare
A giant billboard scheduled to be erected on New York’s 42nd Street later this week will deliver a striking message that stands six stories tall – “Warning: Obamacare may be hazardous to your health.”
Speaking The Truth In Love
“For in this way especially does a friend differ from a flatterer: Read the rest…
Johnnette Joins EWTN Staff!
Johnnette Benkovic, founder of Women of Grace® and popular host of “Women of Grace” on EWTN television and radio, has joined the staff of the EWTN Global Catholic Network on a full-time basis.
Syria Crisis Averted?
The Syrian government accepted a deal proposed by Russia to surrender its chemical weapons supply into international control.
