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The Timing of Hesburgh's Rise
… he'd chosen to do and regardless of the period in which he'd lived, but his talents certainly lent themselves to his own time when the country was on the rise. He manifested its pride and …
San Diego hits the episcopal jackpot
… Michael Sean Winters … In Lent, the Gloria and Alleluia are suppressed in the liturgy, but there is nothing to prevent the …
Mountaintop experiences
… he was happy to be alive and able to serve his people. CEL-Mar012015.jpg … Second Sunday of Lent … Genesis 22:1-2, 9a , 10-13, 15-18 Psalm 116 Romans 8: 31b-34 Mark 9:2-10 He concluded his … awhile and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). These mountain narratives set the theme for Lent as a time to ease ourselves out of the hustle and bustle of everyday activity so as to pray …
Papal palates: Swiss Guard cookbook to hit shelves by summer
… practice of Friday abstinence from meat, soldiers are not required to fast, even during Lent. "Fasting is optional because of the needs of the work," Geisser said. None of the guards, …
During Lent, pope offers handy tips for preparing for confession
… Catholics are encouraged to make going to confession a significant part of their lives during Lent, Pope Francis offered some quick tips to help people prepare for the sacrament of penance. … free copies distributed to people attending his Angelus address Feb. 22, the first Sunday of Lent. Titled "Safeguard your heart," the booklet is meant to help the faithful become …
Morning Briefing
… … “Return to me with all your heart. Don’t let fear keep us apart.” … News you need for Lent: … Friday Fish Fries in Delware … and … Friday Fish Fries around St. Louis … Commentary: … …
Loretto peace calendar posted for Lent
My community, Loretto, has posted a Lenten calendar. What I like best about it is that all the daily quotes are by Loretto members . Additionally, on Fridays there’s a letter that can be sent to an elected official. This week’s suggestion is to forward the War Resisters federal budget pie chart to your congressional representative. Last Friday was an inquiry about whether your police force had…
Lent isn't just about fast and abstinence and penance
… this break, and we have a new season beginning, and most of us think of it as the 40 days of Lent. But actually, it’s 90 days, this season, not just 40. … First Sunday of Lent … Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Peter 3:18-22 Matthew 4:4b Mark 1:12-15 Full text … outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. And so really, this season now is the season of Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. And so as we enter into the season, I think it’s very important not …
Controversial San Francisco handbook to be reviewed, expanded by theology teacher committee
… as we continue to work toward a consensus. And as we have just begun this holy season of Lent, I would ask one specific favor from our Catholic teachers: please join me in offering your …
Links for 02/25/15
… pro-choice claim that "no one is in favor of abortion." One of the things I have given up for Lent is putting up with RCs who simply can't stop looking for a way to let pro-choice politicians …