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Vatican: Some new research violates morals
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— A new Vatican document warned that certain recent developments in stem-cell research, gene therapy and embryonic experimentation violate moral principles and reflect an attempt by man to “take the place of his Creator.”
Cardinal Avery Dulles, U.S. Jesuit theologian, dies at 90
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— Cardinal Avery Dulles, a Jesuit theologian who was made a cardinal in 2001, died Dec. 12 at the Jesuit infirmary in New York, Murray-Weigel Hall. A cause of death was not released but he had been in poor health. He was 90 years old.
Texarkana pastor says, ‘Let’s celebrate Advent all year long’
TEXARKANA -— Ever since the late fifth century, the Church has called the faithful to observe the sacred season of Advent. In recent years, St. Edward Church has answered that call by holding a special Advent service to encourage parishioners to turn their eyes from the world and focus them on the coming of Christ.
The incarnation shows us that all things are possible through God
For the second time, we’re getting ready to put a house on the market, which usually means going over it with a fine-toothed comb and looking for potential deal breakers. Then comes the inevitable question: Given our budget, what absolutely has to be repaired, remodeled or replaced, and what can we let go? (Word to Life, Seeds of Faith)
Tree growers share Christmas by donating trees to charities
OSHKOSH, Wis. (CNS) -— Evergreens have long been associated with the Christmas season. They offer the fresh scent of nature indoors in the midst of winter and symbolize the promise of eternal life.
Cardinal says vote not meant to harm gays
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — In a message to homosexual Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony and the six auxiliary bishops of the archdiocese said the recent vote in California defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman “does not diminish in any way (your) importance” nor “lessen your personal dignity and value as full members of the body of Christ.”
Centuries-old creche restored, now on display
BETHLEHEM, Conn. (CNS) -— On a day in early November, Sister Angele Arbib and Mother Daniel Levi Cooke showed a visitor inside a restored 18th-century barn at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, a monastery for cloistered Benedictine nuns in Bethlehem.
More delays ahead to get religious worker visas
WASHINGTON — New federal regulations for visas will slow the process of bringing in religious workers from other countries, while adding to the costs and paperwork, according to an attorney for Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc.
Prayer, sacrifice during Advent can put Christmas in the right light
I’m doing Advent a little differently this year. It all started when I was thinking back to my childhood. (Columns)
