“If you have loved and been loved in return, you have some idea of what the promise of eternal life is. You can think a little of the love of God. If you feel that you have been unloved or have not really loved, then you have a great hunger inside of you for the … Continue reading
“Why I refuse to bless children at communion”
A priest writes: “Why I refuse to bless children at communion” — UPDATED. Here’s Father Cory Sticha on the topic: I’ve been thinking more and more about my concerns around giving special blessings to children at Mass. There are a number of people here who are continuing to express concern because of my stance on … Continue reading
John Thavis | A signal on removal of bishops?
John Thavis | A signal on removal of bishops?. “The power of a pope to sack a bishop has always been presumed, but here it is spelled out. It comes after Pope Francis has already removed a Paraguayan bishop from office over pastoral controversies, and accepted the resignation of a German bishop in the wake … Continue reading
On the Way to Heaven
I like to think it’s all about transformation here or hereafter that is if we choose by our lives to love God. Here is a homily given on All Souls Day-2014 by Fr. Michael DePalma “-Padre Pio had many incredible, mystical gifts. One such was the gift of being able to witness many souls in … Continue reading
Sharia Law Critics An Endangered Species
Sharia law or gay marriage critics would be branded ‘extremists’ under Tory plans, atheists and Christians warn – Telegraph. “Anyone who criticises Sharia law or gay marriage could be branded an “extremist” under sweeping new powers planned by the Conservatives to combat terrorism, an alliance of leading atheists and Christians fear. Theresa May, the Home … Continue reading
Ebola in the U.S. | Nurse.com News
via via Ebola in the U.S. | Nurse.com News. Don’t feel prepared? Here’s what you do. Nurses who do not feel prepared to treat patients with Ebola should be expressing their concerns to supervisors and infection preventionists, along with asking questions. That’s the suggestion of Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, an infection prevention manager at … Continue reading