True Discipleship; Intentional Discipleship

Truth In Love – Bishop Paul D. Etienne – May 21, 2013 Today’s readings are a marvelous combination of Scriptures that have provided much guidance to me over the years, particularly when I was discerning my vocation to the priesthood. The first time the passage from Sirach came to my attention I was a seminarian [...]

Oklahoma Archbishop: We Will Walk Together

Zenit – May 21, 2013 Says Jesus’ Invitation to Heavy-Burdened Is Comfort As the death toll remains uncertain in Oklahoma following Monday’s massive tornado, the local archbishop is assuring the Church’s spiritual presence and practical assistance. Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City noted that his initial primary concern is for the victims, and he expressed [...]

Pope Francis: ‘Be Open to the Newness of the Holy Spirit’

Zenit – By Junno Arocho Esteves – May 20, 2013 Pentecost Mass Draws Hundreds of Thousands to St. Peters Square Over 200,000 people from all over the world gathered in Rome to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost with Pope Francis on Sunday. The Mass was the concluding event of the two day pilgrimage of ecclesial [...]

In This Time of Mission

The Tidings – Archbishop José H. Gomez – May 17, 2013 On May 10, Archbishop Gomez received an honorary doctorate of Christian letters from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. The University cited the Archbishop “for his fidelity to the Catholic Church, for being the voice of Hispanic Catholics in the United States, and for bringing [...]

Santa Clara U to Train 100 Educators in Blended Learning

The St. Katharine Drexel School Initiative is the Diocese of San Jose’s response to the need to recommit to and bolster the levels of student academic success and to harness technology to improve student learning. The goal is to make the Diocese’s schools more effective, efficient, and sustainable. The St. Katharine Drexel School Initiative builds [...]

Pope says There Are No Part-Time Christians; Faith is a Full-Time Job

Catholic News Service – By Carol Glatz – May 15, 2013 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics can’t put their faith on a part-time schedule or rely on it just for the moments they choose; being Christian is a full-time occupation, Pope Francis said. If people don’t open their hearts to the Holy Spirit to let [...]

Second Fortnight for Freedom to Highlight Marriage, Mandate

Catholic News Agency – By Carl Bunderson – May 14, 2013 Washington D.C., May 14, 2013 / (CNA/EWTN News) – The U.S. bishops’ conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Independence Day, to raise awareness and support for the right to religious liberty. “The need for [...]

Eternally Connected by the Bond of Love

Seek First the Kingdom – Cardinal Donald Wuerl – May 12, 2013 Mary was there at the foot of the Cross when Jesus died, but when he was lifted up to heaven, 40 days after his Resurrection, the Bible does not record his mother as being physically present (Lk 24:51-52; Acts 1:1-11). One might think [...]

Sourpusses Hurt the Church’s Witness, Mission, Pope says at Mass

Catholic News Service – By Cindy Wooden – May 10, 2013 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Using a phrase that translates literally as “the face of a pickled pepper,” Pope Francis said that when Christians have more of a sourpuss than a face that communicates the joy of being loved by God, they harm the witness [...]

Pope Says Evangelists Build Bridges, Not Walls

Catholic News Service – By Francis X. Rocca – May 8, 2013 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like Jesus, who dined with Pharisees and sinners, and St. Paul, who preached to idol worshippers, true evangelizers build bridges that lead unbelievers into the church, not walls to protect it, Pope Francis said. The pope’s words came in [...]

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