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Cyclone victims deal with devastating losses
LEIEINTAN, Myanmar (CNS) — Pascal Than Hlaing is just one of many who are grieving in Leieintan, a village where only one house is left standing and the Baptist and Catholic churches had their roofs torn open.
Catholic agency in Myanmar faces restrictions
BANGKOK, Thailand (CNS) — A Catholic aid agency already working in Myanmar when Cyclone Nargis struck has been grappling with travel restrictions as it tries to assess the situation and help survivors in the Irrawaddy delta region.
Endowed chairs at Subiaco will boost salaries
Two Subiaco Academy teachers, Gary Kinney and Hermina Fox, were named the first recipients of the Subiaco Academy endowed faculty chairs May 2.
Those unable to receive the Eucharist can have spiritual communion
In his encyclical, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (A Eucharistic Church), of April 2003, Pope John Paul II encouraged the practice of spiritual communion, “which has been a wonderful part of Catholic life for centuries and recommended by saints who were masters of the spiritual life.” (Seeds of Faith)
Dr. Seuss can help teach children about value of human life
My 6 year old and I were settling down to read a story. It was “Horton Hears a Who!” by Dr. Seuss, which we had just checked out of the library. (Seeds of Faith)
New strategies to keep young adults in Church necessary
SAN ANTONIO (CNS) — Every diocese needs a comprehensive pastoral plan specifically aimed at young adults to reverse the hemorrhage of Catholics in their 20s and early 30s leaving the Catholic Church, a national pioneer in young adult ministry said.
Latin-language documents available online
VATICAN CITY — Latin is online at the Vatican. Without fanfare, the Vatican’s www.vati can.va site has made hundreds of papal and other documents available in a new Latin-language section.
Apparitions of Mary approved in Laus, France
LAUS, France (CNS) — The Catholic Church has officially recognized 17th-century Marian apparitions to a 17-year-old peasant girl in a southern Alpine village in France.
Research, writing lead author Anne Rice back to Catholic faith
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Most people know author Anne Rice for her detailed characterization of vampires and vivid descriptions of their haunts in the streets and homes of New Orleans, where she was born and raised.
Expose the lie of prosperity gospel to young people
One of the things I like to do in my spare time is stroll through local bookstores. In the past few years, I have noticed an increasing number of “success” books. You know the type: self-help books offering formulas and principles that, if followed, will enable you to achieve your dreams.
