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Curtain’s up on Synod of Bishops for Africa
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— A Synod of Bishops is a little like a short-run Broadway play, and after four years of preparation the curtain is about to go up on the African synod at the Vatican.
Leaders hope G-20 summit will ‘do the right thing’ for poor
PITTSBURGH — Leaders of the most powerful countries in the world, meeting for the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh Sept. 24-25, had huge economic issues to contend with.
The liturgical year and the Lectionary mark God’s presence in our lives
The liturgical year gives us a glimpse of the way God’s time breaks into our time. It is the way we recognize a religious or spiritual dimension in the natural seasons, months, weeks and days. Its purpose is to understand more fully the entire mystery of Jesus Christ. (Seeds of Faith, Understanding our Church)
Vatican might help political crisis, Honduran official says
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNS) — Days after deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya returned secretly to the country, there were signs that the leaders who ousted him were considering negotiations, and the foreign minister said the Vatican might help mediate a solution to the crisis.
‘Spousal prayer’ also for singles, priests, religious
In my last column, I told you about a Mother Tessa Bielecki’s marvelous tape series called “Passion for God” —- an introduction to “spousal prayer” in the tradition of St. Teresa of Avila. (Columns)
Interfaith dialogue, bonds alive
Several news events have been reported lately that show the beauty that occurs when interfaith dialogue and friendships are fostered. In this country we often hear about interactions with different Christian denominations, but we sometimes overlook the wonderful work that is done by Christians, Jews and Muslims. (Editorial)
Priest treats African horrors with heartbreaking normalcy
Father Uwem Akpan, a Nigerian Jesuit, writes of religious intolerance and ethnic conflict, and of unspeakable deprivation, with a preternatural calm -— as if one who has really seen it doesn’t need to wave his arms wildly or shout about it. Father Akpan’s communities are roiling with hideous enmities, with Muslim, Christian, pagan, Tutsi and Hutu neighbors and even families pitted against one another. Yet there is no judgment in his voice. (CNS Book Review)
