“As 2014 begins to wrap up, one of the year’s indelible images bears recalling: the moment at the Lenten penance service in St Peter’s when the Pope stunned his MC – and everyone else – by going to Confession himself before heading to his own box to conduct the sacrament for others. Indeed, it was … Continue reading
The Return of the Prayer to St. Michael – Crisis Magazine
by Joe Bissonnette “Modern philosophy is full of all sorts of absurd theories about the illusory nature of existence and the unreliability of everything we know to be true. But the boots on the ground, living, breathing, day to day philosophy of even the most angst-ridden German nihilist or the most wild-eyed French existentialist has … Continue reading
John Thavis | Vatican asks for pre-synod consultations that avoid strictly ‘doctrinal’ approach
John Thavis | Vatican asks for pre-synod consultations that avoid strictly ‘doctrinal’ approach .It looks like Synod 2015 may be as interesting as Synod 2014. A Vatican preparatory document for next year’s second session of the Synod of Bishops on the family is seeking wide input from the faithful, posing 46 questions and asking that … Continue reading
These are the 10 most dangerous toys this holiday season – The Week
These are the 10 most dangerous toys this holiday season – The Week.