CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Benedict XVI: ‘I am on a pilgrimage Home’”
“In a new letter, the Pope Emeritus speaks of his declining strength but says he is surrounded by ‘love and goodness’ …”
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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Irish priest asks for back-up as demand for exorcisms rises ‘exponentially'” – CNA
“An Irish priest and exorcist is asking the country’s bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic activity in the country. … Fr. Pat Collins said he has been overwhelmed with the number of requests for exorcisms from the faithful in Ireland. In an open letter, he has urged the Irish bishops to train more priests to
» Read moreCATHOLIC MASS READINGS: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), Mass During the Night 12.25.17 – USCCB/NABRV
“… Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with Child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her Child, and she gave
» Read moreCATHOLIC NEWS: “Pope Francis issues new directives on revision, translation of liturgical texts” – CNA
“… with Francis’ motu proprio, the text has been changed to read: ‘It is for the Apostolic See to order the sacred liturgy of the universal Church, publish liturgical books, recognize adaptations approved by the Episcopal Conference according to the norm of law, and exercise vigilance that liturgical regulations are observed faithfully everywhere.’ …”
» Read moreCATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Saint or Ain’t? A Homily for the 16th Sunday of the Year” – Archdiocese of Washington/ Msgr. Charles Pope
“We live in difficult times for the Church; from many sectors the very legitimate cry for reform goes up frequently. Beyond the sexual abuse scandal there are also deep concerns regarding the uncertain trumpet of Catholic preaching, lukewarm and nominal Catholics, an overall lack of self-discipline among Catholics, and a lack of disciplining by the bishops and clergy of those
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