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Press TV. Video News: Catholic World Report. Card. Dolan proposes Confession as the Sacrament of the New Evangelization. #Vatican Decree for Sainthood Causes April 16, 2014. After meeting with Card. Angelo Amato, the prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of Saint, Pope Francis promulgated a decree on several sainthood causes. #Pope Pope's Schedule April 15, 2014. #World Papal Appointments April 15, 2014. Pope send message, prayers to fire victims in Chile April 14, 2014. April 14, 2014. April 8, 2014. Pope to make two summer trips within Italy April 7, 2014. April 7, 2014. April 4, 2014. April 4, 2014. April 3, 2014. April 2, 2014. March 24, 2014. ANGELUS: THE RICH MUST ENTER INTO THE LOGIC OF GOD. Vatican City, 14 October 2012 (VIS) - "God can conquer the heart of a person with many possessions and lead him towards solidarity and sharing with the poor and needy, so that he can enter into the logic of giving", said the Pope commenting on today's Gospel reading which narrates Jesus' meeting with a rich young man.

"Jesus teaches that it is very difficult but not impossible for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God", said the Holy Father in his remarks before praying the Angelus. "Indeed, through the 'the logic of giving', a person may follow the path of Jesus Christ Who, as the Apostle Paul wrote, 'for your sake ... became poor although he was rich, so that by his poverty you might become rich'". Benedict XVI went on to remind faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square that the young man in question had scrupulously observed all the commandments of God's Law, but "had not found true happiness. For this reason, he asked Jesus 'what must I do to inherit eternal life? ' John Neumann. John Nepomucene Neumann, C.Ss.R. (Czech: Jan Nepomucký Neumann, German: Johannes Nepomuk Neumann; 28 March 1811 – 5 January 1860), was a native of Bohemia who emigrated to the United States, where he became a Catholic priest, Redemptorist and the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia (1852–60).

He is the first American bishop (and thus far the only male citizen) to be canonized. While Bishop of Philadelphia, Neumann founded the first Catholic diocesan school system in the United States. Contents 1 Early life2 Priesthood3 Bishop of Philadelphia4 Sainthood5 Jubilee year6 References7 External links Early life John was born in Prachatitz, in the Kingdom of Bohemia, then part of the Austrian Empire, now in the Czech Republic.

Neumann traveled to the United States with the hope of being ordained. Priesthood Neumann was ordained in June 1836 at what is now the Old St. In 1840, with Dubois' permission, Neumann applied to join the Redemptorist Fathers, was accepted, and entered their novitiate at St. The Best of Greek Thought Is “An Integral Part of Christian Faith” The complete text of the lecture given by the pope on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in the main hall of the University of Regensburg by Benedict XVI Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is a moving experience for me to stand and give a lecture at this university podium once again.

I think back to those years when, after a pleasant period at the Freisinger Hochschule, I began teaching at the University of Bonn. This was in 1959, in the days of the old university made up of ordinary professors. I was reminded of all this recently, when I read the edition by Professor Theodore Khoury (Münster) of part of the dialogue carried on - perhaps in 1391 in the winter barracks near Ankara - by the erudite Byzantine emperor Manuel II Paleologus and an educated Persian on the subject of Christianity and Islam, and the truth of both.

In the seventh conversation-controversy, edited by Professor Khoury, the emperor touches on the theme of the jihad (holy war). > Apostolic Journey. The strange case of “His Eminence” Bell. Monsignor Bell Andrea Tornielli vatican city The media often report on news to do with the negotiations between the Holy See and the Society of St. Pius X, founded by Mgr. Lefebvre, who in his lifetime only consecrated four bishops without a papal mandate, in 1988. Their excommunication was lifted by Benedict XVI in January 2009. The Diocese of Fiesole has come under the spotlight in recent weeks because its Bishop, Mario Meini issued a decree for the dissolution of the private association of faithful, the “Clarisse del Cuore Immacolato di Maria” (Clares of the Immaculate Heart of Mary), a new monastic community founded in 2008 and based in the convent of St.

The decree outlines the gripes of faithful and Franciscans and refers to real estate projects that have “raised a great deal of confusion.”The nun’s collaborators have responded by presenting a letter signed by Bishop Meini, himself, in which authorises them to help the new community. Bishop Meini responded almost immediately. Catholic Social Teaching: It’s Time to End the Misrepresentations. Imagine someone appealing to Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, to justify the activities of gangs in Los Angeles. Why not? Lord Baden-Powell wanted boys to do risky things, and what’s more dangerous than running guns or smuggling cocaine or fighting another gang in a shooting spree?

He enjoined upon the Scouts a stern code of honor and loyalty, and who is more loyal than a new recruit for the Crips? Who is more willing to shed his blood for the honor of the gang? Imagine someone appealing to Michelangelo to justify porn. Imagine someone appealing to Florence Nightingale to justify doctor-dosed suicide. I’m sick of it. Pope Leo XIII is credited as being the founder of Catholic Social Teaching. In this series, I shall discuss exactly what Pope Leo XIII had to say, when the name of “socialism” first burst upon the ear, and apply it to current controversies and miseries.

Let’s begin at the beginning, with Inscrutabili (1878). Note that well. Vatican II Peritus, Romano Amerio – Champion of Truth. Slowly, the true heroes of the Second Vatican Council and its aftermath are being rediscovered and honoured. They are not the likes of Karl Rahner – shibboleth of the disobedient liberals – but those such as Romano Amerio who suffered ostracism for daring to tell the truth – the same truth now being rehabilitated by Pope Benedict. Father Richard Whinder assesses the significance of Amerio's life and work. Romano Amerio was a somewhat courtly, old-fashioned scholar who passed almost his entire life in the Italian speaking city of Lugano, in south-east Switzerland.

Born in 1905, he taught philosophy and classics for forty years before his retirement in 1970. His published works included studies of the Italian philosophers Manzoni and Rosmini, and a magisterial, thirty-four volume critical edition of the Renaissance thinker Tommaso Campanella. Put simply, one could say that Amerio's method in Iota Unum was to follow the truth, relentlessly and fearlessly, wherever it led him. ChinaHR: Monster's $240 Million Site Sold Off for $30 Million. After months of confusion, and weeks of crises that culminated in protests and guards posted at the office doors, the troubled jobs listing site ChinaHR has finally been sold off. Previously owned by US-based Monster (NYSE:MWW), ChinaHR has now been bought by the Irish company behind IrishJobs.ie for a reported $30 million.

That $30 million figure has not been confirmed by either parties, but it is cited with confidence by The Irish Examiner today. According to the new acquisition agreement, Monster retains a 10 percent stake in ChinaHR, while the new owners, MyJob and its Dublin-based parent company Saon Group, hold the remainder. The Irish company already has a Chinese jobs listings site at MyJob.com. The ChinaHR site retains Monster branding today. All this is in line with rumors we looked into recently that suggested ChinaHR was sold to MyJob for this relatively tiny sum. Saon Group operates across 29 countries. (Sources: Techweb and The Irish Examiner) Former GOP Rep. Rehberg says Republicans have no debt-ceiling card. Republicans have no leverage in the upcoming debt-ceiling debate, former Rep. Denny Rehberg warned this week. The Montana Republican, retired from Congress after losing a Senate bid last November, said the GOP leaders who are threatening to allow a government default to win more spending cuts would suffer a public backlash for years to come.

"If you don’t raise the debt ceiling, the financial markets melt down, then who’s mad at you? Well, every Republican out there who’s in small business, who needs credit, who needs a sound banking system starts calling Republicans saying, 'Cave, cave, you’ve gotta give in, you’ve gotta cut a deal,'” Rehberg said in a Thursday interview with the Voices of Montana radio show. "If they become obstructionists, what power do they have? With the Treasury Department warning that the country will default on its obligations unless Congress raises the debt limit in the next two months, Washington is bracing for the next partisan battle over government spending.

How December 25 Became Christmas. A blanket of snow covers the little town of Bethlehem, in Pieter Bruegel’s oil painting from 1566. Although Jesus’ birth is celebrated every year on December 25, Luke and the other gospel writers offer no hint about the specific time of year he was born. Scala/Art Resource, NY On December 25, Christians around the world will gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Joyful carols, special liturgies, brightly wrapped gifts, festive foods—these all characterize the feast today, at least in the northern hemisphere.

But just how did the Christmas festival originate? The Bible offers few clues: Celebrations of Jesus’ Nativity are not mentioned in the Gospels or Acts; the date is not given, not even the time of year. The extrabiblical evidence from the first and second century is equally spare: There is no mention of birth celebrations in the writings of early Christian writers such as Irenaeus (c. 130–200) or Tertullian (c. 160–225). Around 200 C.E. Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The Baltimore Sun | Breaking news, sports, weather and traffic in Baltimore - baltimoresun.com. Personhood Amendments Fail to Recognize When Life Actually Begins. When does life begin? It is an age old question that science has yet to answer. Scientists understand the processes behind human reproduction. They can tell you step by step exactly what happens from the moment an egg is fertilized all the way through birth, but science has yet to claim that "life begins here.

" The reasoning behind this is simple. Determining what makes a set of cells a living organism is a complex process and a living organism must display certain characteristics at the moment of observation to be declared alive. Many pro-life activists believe that life begins at conception, which they define at the moment of fertilization. All living organisms must display certain characteristics in order to be considered living. To put it bluntly, a zygote is not a living organism. A living organism must display organizational complexity at the cellular level. This is why scientifically you cannot claim a zygote is a living organism. David Gray. Ovi Magazine : About Ovi. For two years, Ovi produced a popular monthly PDF magazine and this has continued despite the site becoming a daily entity.

Ovi is against ignorance, hate and discrimination believing that each of us is free to express ideas and philosophy freely, so long as it doesn't offend moral decency. We wholeheartedly believe in the phrase commonly misattributed to Voltaire, "I do not agree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. " Described as 'unique and inspirational', 'odd, but interesting' and 'its sometimes cynical undertone, different controversial opinions and often refreshing views on world politics', Ovi has encouraged readers to return every month since its creation in December 2004 and now we have readers returning every day of the week because we cover every issue. Read the history of Ovi magazine. Partners Participate Media card Le Métèque Contact us. Roberts scolds Solicitor General's office. 3 cases to watch in the Supreme Court's new term.

The List posted on September 28, 2012, at 7:32 AM During a new term that begins on Oct. 1, the Supreme Court could decide to accept challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8, which both define marriage as between a man and woman. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images SEE ALL 35 PHOTOS When the Supreme Court begins its 2012-13 term on Monday, few expect its docket to match the drama that accompanied its ruling on ObamaCare in June, in which Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals to uphold President Obama's signature domestic achievement — a day that will undoubtedly live in infamy among conservatives.

However, the court still has its fair share of politically divisive cases, and court watchers say it's probable that the justices will accept cases touching on gay marriage and voting rights. Here, three cases to watch in the court's upcoming term: Michael D. Yates on “Occupy Wall Street and the Celebrity Economists” :: Monthly Review Press. The Occupy Wall Street movement has transfixed the nation. In just a few weeks, it has spread from Manhattan to hundreds of towns and cities, and it has now taken root in other countries. It has focused the widespread anger that we feel toward a tiny group of extraordinarily rich individuals (the 1%) who have destroyed our communities, eliminated our jobs, taken control of our government, and done everything they can to make us (the 99%) as insecure as possible. Whatever we have, they want. Whatever we aspire to, they would deny us. I applaud the efforts of the many thousands who have occupied and demonstrated.

I urge everyone to do whatever you can to support OWS. Join an occupation. It has been interesting to watch as famous people have gravitated to Zuccotti Park or written about the OWS phenomenon. I applaud these economists for abandoning some of their past views. You are right to be indignant. Almost every sentence after the first one is wrong. I agree with my friend. The Return of Massachusetts Mitt. Libertarian Gary Johnson pans debate. Nation & World - The Arlington Catholic Herald. America Magazine. Free News, Magazines, Newspapers, Journals, Reference Articles and Classic Books - Free Online Library. Christian Newswire – Up to the Minute Christian News. Melinda Gates’ Missed Opportunity.

Bibliographia Eucharistica.