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Four Catholic publications issue joint editorial: National Catholic journals unite: ‘Capital punishment must end
The editorial is also at America, National Catholic Register and Our Sunday Visitor.
The Rationale: Standing together to bring an end to the death penalty
The reflections and appreciations continue: University presidents reflect on the life of Fr. Ted Hesburgh
An amazing article at Global Sisters Report: Contemporary conversations about how we approach dying. Love returned two hundredfold Read and recommend it to your friends.
Pope Francis: Awaken a sense of gratitude towards grandparents & the elderly
Helena, Montana Roman Catholic Diocese Settles Abuse Claims
The Challenge of Pope Francis: A diplomatic perspective by Nigel Baker, UK Ambassador to the Holy See
The journey from Bergoglio to Pope Francis: The first documentary, theatrical release about the life of Pope Francis, "Francisco de Buenos Aires," opens
The city of the deported Destitute deportees flood into the Mexican border town of Nogales, which has a maze of programs to feed and shelter them
Little Rock, Ark. -- Ministry to gang members going national
Mother of priest in Madison Catholic Diocese rescued after kidnapping in Nigeria (You'll have to answer a consumer survey before reading.)
Contemplate This: Winter is a cloud of unknowing by Sr. Joan Sauro Read all the "Contemplate This" columns here.
Looking for a little inspiration to begin your day? NCR's sister publication, Celebration, gives you two options, both based on the Scripture readings of the day:
Pencil Preaching is blog in which Celebration editor Pat Marrin combines Scripture and sketching to reflect on the Word.
Daily Bread is a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings. Daily Bread is intended to help daily preachers and others who pray from the assigned Scriptures each day to orient themselves to the Living Word addressed to the church in the world. It's a great way to begin the day.
