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Saint Thomas the Apostle

July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Poor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as “Doubting Thomas” ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: “My Lord and My God!” (see John 20:24-28 ) and, in so expressing his faith, gave Christians a [...]

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Our Lady of Good Success to Mother Mariana

July 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

“Woe to the world if there were no monasteries or convents…!” 

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US Sending 15,000 to Youth Day

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Some 15,000 youth from the United States and 50 of their bishops are headed Down Under for this month’s World Youth Day.
According to U.S. organizers, this will be the largest delegation representing any country outside of Australia. Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago and president of the episcopal conference, is one of the prelates set [...]

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Paul Seen as Expert in Dialogue

July 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

St. Paul was not only a zealous preacher of Christianity but also a man open to dialogue with those who do not know Christ, affirmed the president of the pontifical council dedicated to Christian unity.
Cardinal Walter Kasper spoke with L’Osservatore Romano last week about the apostle to the Gentiles on the occasion of the newly [...]

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Bishops Decry Canada Honor for Abortionist

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The prelates of the Canadian bishops conference have jointly decried the appointing of an abortionist to the Order of Canada.
The bishops said they are “dismayed” by the appointment of Dr. Henry Morgentaler to the group, which aims to “recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavor.”
“We believe that linking this award to [...]

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