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Christianity’s Contribution

November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Positive Effects of Religion Abound
By Father John Flynn, LC
The avalanche of books on the merits and demerits of God and religion continues. One of the latest works outlines many of the valuable contributions made by Christianity to society.
Dinesh D’Souza, a research scholar at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, authored “What’s So Great About Christianity” [...]

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Cardinal Martino: We Must Not Demonize Globalization

November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Though modern times are marked by an “indescribable load of suffering,” a Vatican official said he sees signs of “unique and very promising” opportunities.
Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, made this reflection after the 2nd World Congress of the Ecclesial Organizations Working for Justice and Peace, sponsored by his [...]

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Mass Flyer – St. Bernard Parish, OH

November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Gaudete in Domino semper, Iterum dico, gaudete
       Phil. 4,4
Rejoice in the Lord always, 
Again I say, rejoice
       We are pleased to announce that Mass will be offered according to the rite of the Missale Romanum 1962 every third Sunday of the month at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at St. Margaret Mary Church, 35 Arch Street, [...]

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Patriarch Delly: Iraqis Are Sons of Hope

November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Says He Will Try to Convince Emigrants to Return Home
By Marta Lago
The newly elevated cardinal from Iraq urged his people to be “sons of hope” and optimists, since God is a father who loves his people.
Patriarch Emmanuel III Delly of Babylon of the Chaldeans said this the evening before the Saturday consistory in which he [...]

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Australian Bishops Hopeful About Rudd

November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Australian bishops are hoping newly elected government officials will pursue policies that integrate prosperity with justice and concern for human dignity.
The bishops’ conference offered its prayers and congratulations in a press release today to Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd and the Australian Labor Party. The prelates urged the incoming government to commit to be mindful of [...]

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