May

20

Chaldean Priest Kidnapped in Baghdad

May 20, 2007 | 1 Comment

Asia News reported that Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni of the Archdiocese of Babylon told them that Father Nawzat Hanna, parish priest of Mar Pithion, was leaving the house of an ill parishioner Saturday, when he was stopped by a group of persons who had been waiting for him. The Chaldean priest was abducted in the [...]

May

20

Marketing Violence

May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Studies Raise Concerns Over Video Games
By Father John Flynn
A couple of new publications in the United States shed light on the long-standing debate over media violence and children. In April the Federal Trade Commission published the latest in a series of reports on the issue.
Titled: “Marketing Violent Entertainment to Children,” it provides an overview of [...]

May

20

Pope: Violence and Vulgarity Are “Unacceptable”

May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Comments on World Communications Day
Benedict XVI defines programs with content that is violent, antisocial or degrading of human sexuality as “unacceptable.”
The Pope’s statement provoked applause from the tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to pray the Regina Caeli on the 41st World Communications Day.
The Holy Father pointed out that theme for the [...]

May

20

The Greatest Man in History

May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

 
Jesus had no servants,
yet they called Him Master.
Had no degree,
yet they called Him  Teacher.
Had no  medicines,
yet they called Him  Healer.
Had no  army,
yet kings feared  Him.
He won no military  battles,
yet He conquered the  world.
He committed no  crime,
yet they crucified  Him.
He was buried in a  tomb,
yet He lives  today.
I feel honored to serve such a Leader [...]

May

20

Mass and the Interior life

May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Mass and the Interior Life
  By  Idesbald Ryelandt
  Published: Burns Oates & Washbourne (1939)
This book is inspirational. By reading this book you should be able to acquire a more intimate knowledge of the Blessed Sacrament. The book is separated into three main sections that each introduces a practice that is recommended.These practices consist of making our [...]

keep looking »