May

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Growing Hunger Seen as a Problem of the Will

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It is not a lack of capacity to produce food, but a lack of will that is causing an increase in hunger after a rise in food prices, says a Vatican spokesman.Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, analyzed the ethical causes and consequences of the “spirling increase in grain prices,” on […]

May

4

Christian Group Wary of Pakistani Promises

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Questions Why Nation Signed Covenant on Rights
By Will TaylorIn a long-awaited step, Pakistan has signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, but a Christian solidarity group is wondering if there will be any real, positive consequences.
The country’s Foreign Office says its April 17 signing of the ICCPR reflects the renewed commitment of the […]

May

4

On Jesus’ Return to the Father

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Here is a translation of the greeting Benedict XVI gave today before praying the Regina Caeli with several thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.* * *
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today the solemnity of the Ascension of Christ into heaven is celebrated in Italy and in various other countries. The book of the Acts of the […]

May

4

Papal Address to Social Sciences Academy

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Here is the text of the address Benedict XVI gave Saturday to the participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. The meeting is focused on “Pursuing the Common Good: How Solidarity and Subsidiarity Can Work Together.” It began Friday and continues through Tuesday.* * *
Dear Brothers in the Episcopate and […]

May

4

Bishop Named for Saskatoon Eparchy

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Benedict XIV appointed Redemptorist Father Byran Bayda as the bishop of the eparchy of Saskatoon of the Ukrainians. Bishop-designate Bayda, 46, was the superior of the Redemptorist Fathers at Yorkton. He was born in Saskatoon in 1961 and ordained a priest in 1987. He succeeds Bishop Michael Wiwchar, 75, whose resignation was accepted by the […]

May

4

Why Are You Staring at the Sky?

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Gospel Commentary for Feast of the Ascension
By Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM CapIn the first reading an angel says to the disciples: “Men of Galilee, why are you staring at the sky? This Jesus, who was taken up from among you and assumed into heaven, shall one day return in the same way in which you […]

May

4

Sancta Familia Academy

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SFA Students invite you to an evening of Prayer, Songs, Chants and a special performance of G.K. Chesterton’s “Lepanto.” Be prepared to laugh, cry and be awed as the students show off their academic excellence and creative talents. It promises to be a night of Catholic entertainment that will rejuvenate your spirit and give you […]

May

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A Modern Day Marquesa

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In the beautiful story of Our Lady of Good Success, a Marquesa who had ties to the Royal Court of King Phillip III of Spain assisted the Conceptionist convent with many of the sisters; temporal needs. She is known as the Marquesa Maria de Yolanda. She owned three properties in and around historical Quito as […]

May

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Novena of the Holy Spirit Day Three

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Prayer of St. Maximilian Kolbe

O my God, my only happiness—how can I come to know you more perfectly? I see your creatures and I am enchanted; I give thanks and I love you, but these do not suffice for me, as you know so well; but I do not see or hear you. I desire […]