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Ecumenical prayer remembers Reformation
LUND, Sweden — Urging Catholics and Lutherans to take decisive steps toward unity, Pope Francis nevertheless offered no new openings to the idea of sharing Communion before full unity is achieved.
Cubs chaplain cares for spiritual needs of players, staff
CHICAGO — When Father Burke Masters accepted God’s call to become a priest, he thought he was giving up baseball forever.
Scattering ashes not proper for deceased, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Professing belief in the resurrection of the dead and affirming that the human body is an essential part of a person’s identity, the Catholic Church insists that the bodies of the deceased be treated with respect and laid to rest in a consecrated place.
Medieval crucifix ‘resurrected’ from obscurity in St. Peter Basilica
VATICAN CITY — His toes curl in pain, his veins bulge from exertion, his bony chest heaves in the last throes of death.
Priest, author encouraged being ‘present to the present’ not distracted
Hanging on the wall in my bathroom is a long quote from an essay by Mary Jean Irion that begins, “Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.” (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
Why is God violent in the Old Testament?
Q. I am engaged in a plan to complete the Bible in its entirety. I have just finished the story of David and Saul, and it strikes me that throughout the Old Testament (at least so far), God has been a bit of a warrior, delivering enemies into the hands of those who are faithful. Yet when I come to the New Testament, Jesus seems to speak against violence. Why the change? (Question Corner, Seeds of Faith)
What do you like about attending a Catholic school?
“I like the feeling of security that I have. It’s nice knowing that I am safe and secure inside of a Catholic school as almost everyone can get along or agree. I also like that I can …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
To cure election overload, look for mercy and peace
It’s almost as if November’s Mass readings were written for election-weary Catholics, with their foreboding tones and calls for “perseverance” and “endurance” amid distress. (Columns)
Desire for unity is a goal for all Christians
Forty-two years this month the Vatican Council II promulgated a document called “Unitatis redintegrati” (Decree of Ecumenism). It is based on Jesus’ words in John 17: “May they all be one.” (Editorial)
