No Priesthood for You!
Threatens Archbishop Levada, an auxiliary bishop and his pastor...also had the guns to carry out the threat!
I had a friend (a priest) who was a big gun enthusiast and used to say that he thought the church had preached the gospel long enough and it was time to start "enforcing it", saying this as he waved a gun in the air.
abc7news.com: Guns Found In Former San Mateo Deacon's Home
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Weekly Audience of the Pope
As most of you probably know Pope Benedict is just reading Pope John Paul's undelivered Wednesday addresses but every week he usually stops in the middle and delivers a line or two of his own.
From the Vatican:
In off-the-cuff remarks, the Pope then added that "Christ was the first martyr, and gave His own life in a context of hatred and falsehood; yet He transformed His passion into 'Eucharist' that is 'joy and salvation'."
From the Vatican:
In off-the-cuff remarks, the Pope then added that "Christ was the first martyr, and gave His own life in a context of hatred and falsehood; yet He transformed His passion into 'Eucharist' that is 'joy and salvation'."
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Standing Trial
Phil Spector standing trial for murder. Must be attorney's way of making the jury think he's nuts or he just is.
Bishop Finn Takes Over Kansas City
From Vatican Information Service:
Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph, U.S.A., presented by Bishop Raymond James Boland in accordance with Canon 401, para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Robert W. Finn.
Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph, U.S.A., presented by Bishop Raymond James Boland in accordance with Canon 401, para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Robert W. Finn.
Monday, May 23, 2005
Personal Debt Problem for Many Aspiring Religious
I see a problem here. Taking a vow of poverty before they enter should help them to pay off their debts...it would seem anyway.
"Overcoming personal debt a problem for many aspiring religious"
"Overcoming personal debt a problem for many aspiring religious"
Ground Broken for New Cathedral
In Oakland, CA Christ the Light to rise over northwest Lake Merritt
Check out Crux News for what it might have been and for what it is.
Check out Crux News for what it might have been and for what it is.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
"The Cafeteria is Closed" Products
"Eat whats on the table kids!"...Cafeteria Closed / Jesus Is Lord > Cafeteria Is Closed > The Cafeteria Is Closed | CafePress
Pope's Angelus--"Without Sunday we cannot live."
Calls to mind Trinity Sunday, those receiving their First Communion, Eucharistic Congress openning today in Italy and the importance of Sunday in the life of a Christian.
See the complete message >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: God is not solitude, but a gift of love in the Eucharist as well:
"In particular, each parish is called to rediscover the beauty of Sunday, the day of the Lord, when Christ’s disciples renewed in the Eucharist their communion with Him who gives sense to the joys and fatigues of each day. “Without Sunday we cannot live”: this is what the first Christians declared, even at the cost of their life, and this is what we are called to repeat ourselves today."
See the complete message >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: God is not solitude, but a gift of love in the Eucharist as well:
"In particular, each parish is called to rediscover the beauty of Sunday, the day of the Lord, when Christ’s disciples renewed in the Eucharist their communion with Him who gives sense to the joys and fatigues of each day. “Without Sunday we cannot live”: this is what the first Christians declared, even at the cost of their life, and this is what we are called to repeat ourselves today."
Five Thousand Confirmed in Sydney
Bishop says it shows them the church is bigger than just "their church."
The Daily Telegraph | Record Catholic confirmation held
The Daily Telegraph | Record Catholic confirmation held
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Abominable Destruction of Human Embryos in Korea
Human life created only to be destroyed...Catholic World News : Vatican prelate denounces Korean cloning breakthrough
Monsignor Ratzinger Awarded Austrian Cross
Pope looks on...Austria Decorates Monsignor Ratzinger (it is his brother).
Vatican Says No Church Action Planned Against Legionaries' Founder
This story generated a lot of energy yesterday based on Sandro Magister's piece in Chiessa. CNS STORY: Vatican says no church action planned against Legionaries' founder
Ignatius Press--Publisher of the Pope
Interesting story about Ignatius Press...RELIGION / The pope has a friend in local priest, editor / Conservative Fessio clashed with liberal Jesuits at USF
Pope and Russian Piligrims
Speaks to them in Russian, they beg him "come and visit us"....reminds of Scripture where St. Paul has a vision of a Macedonian asking him to come to them..Pope Benedict XVI Gives Audience to Russian Piligrims - NEWS - MOSNEWS.COM
The "School of Peace"
If you want peace, go to Mass. Those familiar with the famous saying of Paul VI will know what I'm playing off of here...
Cardinal Martino Announces New Document
Cardinal Martino Announces New Document
Friday, May 20, 2005
Three Stories from Davenport, Iowa Diocese
Probably all related in one way or another....
First the former Vicar General who has settled a civil lawsuit (that involved sexual abuse of a minor) wants to work as a priest again in the diocese...DesMoinesRegister.com
Next a priest who has just been released from prison from the same diocese for having child porn on his computer has just been hired as a janitor in the diocese (where somehow he won't have access to computers--not sure how that is since it seems like he is working at the chancery offices)...Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page
Finally and not surprisingly I would guess Bishop Franklin of the same diocese has just turned 75 and wants out...Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page.
I'm guessing that for him the Holy Father's acceptance can't come soon enough.
First the former Vicar General who has settled a civil lawsuit (that involved sexual abuse of a minor) wants to work as a priest again in the diocese...DesMoinesRegister.com
Next a priest who has just been released from prison from the same diocese for having child porn on his computer has just been hired as a janitor in the diocese (where somehow he won't have access to computers--not sure how that is since it seems like he is working at the chancery offices)...Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page
Finally and not surprisingly I would guess Bishop Franklin of the same diocese has just turned 75 and wants out...Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page.
I'm guessing that for him the Holy Father's acceptance can't come soon enough.
Pope Arrives to Watch "Karol" the Movie
Amy has a funnier shot of the pope seated on a throne in the middle of the crowd watching the film. John Paul's secretary is right behind the pope in this picture.
Saddam Dressing
Drudge has the pictures at his DRUDGE REPORT . One has to wonder what genius thought this would be a good thing for the military to release. Forget about Newsweeks' blunder, how many people will be killed because of this?
Pope Could be Heading to Canada in 2008
To Quebec for a Eucharistic Congress commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City...CBC News: Pope could be heading to Canada in 2008
A Blessing to One Another - Pope John II & The Jewish People
Exhibit opens at Xavier University in Cincinnati today through July 15th, visit the website at A Blessing to One Another - Pope John II & The Jewish People
Fr. Marcial and the Vatican
The latest issue of the New Oxford Review has three pieces on the Legion and Fr. Marcial. I'll leave it to the judgment of the reader to determine what they think about them. Meanwhile Sandro Magister offer this today...Legion of Christ Founder's Trial Nears
Resignation Accepted
From the Vatican Information Service:
The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the office of auxiliary of the diocese of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., presented by Bishop William J. Winter, upon having reached the age limit.
The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the office of auxiliary of the diocese of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., presented by Bishop William J. Winter, upon having reached the age limit.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Priest Charged for Smuggling Illegal Immigrants into US
Irish Echo Online - News
The priest is a Jesuit, from Buffalo, NY. The immigrants in question are Irish and he was smuggling them in from Canada.
Not at all what I expected when I first read the headline.
The priest is a Jesuit, from Buffalo, NY. The immigrants in question are Irish and he was smuggling them in from Canada.
Not at all what I expected when I first read the headline.
Beware Liturgical Abusers
Catholic World News : Austrian bishop resigns after liturgical-abuse complaints
This would clearly be missed by the secular media's radar but wouldn't it be interesting if others start resigning early? I have said all along from reading the Pope's writings that liturgy would be his main focus and I think this will bear out.
From a faith perspective I see all of this as the fruition of the Year of the Eucharist declared by Pope John Paul II. I believe the synod of Bishops to be held this year will bear much long lasting good fruit that we all will experience first hand in our parish churches in the near future.
This would clearly be missed by the secular media's radar but wouldn't it be interesting if others start resigning early? I have said all along from reading the Pope's writings that liturgy would be his main focus and I think this will bear out.
From a faith perspective I see all of this as the fruition of the Year of the Eucharist declared by Pope John Paul II. I believe the synod of Bishops to be held this year will bear much long lasting good fruit that we all will experience first hand in our parish churches in the near future.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Interesting Post (to me anyways)
From Daisy's Journey:
I've been reading this book, "The How-To Book of the Mass" by Michael Dubruiel which details the celebration. I'm really into the book (although only about 1/3 of the way through). I was so excited to go to Mass today to apply what I learned. The book talks about everything from the doors to how much prayer we actually do during the Mass. It has really been interesting.
I've been reading this book, "The How-To Book of the Mass" by Michael Dubruiel which details the celebration. I'm really into the book (although only about 1/3 of the way through). I was so excited to go to Mass today to apply what I learned. The book talks about everything from the doors to how much prayer we actually do during the Mass. It has really been interesting.
Yo Adrian
First named storm of the Hurricane season, unusually moves from the Pacific toward the Gulf.
From Weird & wet: Storm Adrian to soak Guatemala and El Salvador, maybe S. Fla.:
"Pacific Tropical Storm Adrian likely won't pose any threat to South Florida, other than some rain showers over the weekend, the National Weather Service in Miami said.
Yet the storm threatens to rough up the Pacific coasts of Guatemala and El Salvador with 6 to 10 inches of rain and near-hurricane force winds by Thursday. A tropical storm watch was posted for the coastal areas of both Central American nations.
At 11 a.m. EST on Wednesday, the system was about 295 miles southwest of the Guatemala-El Salvador border, crawling northeast at almost 8 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph. The storm was at 11.1 North and 93.5 West."
From Weird & wet: Storm Adrian to soak Guatemala and El Salvador, maybe S. Fla.:
"Pacific Tropical Storm Adrian likely won't pose any threat to South Florida, other than some rain showers over the weekend, the National Weather Service in Miami said.
Yet the storm threatens to rough up the Pacific coasts of Guatemala and El Salvador with 6 to 10 inches of rain and near-hurricane force winds by Thursday. A tropical storm watch was posted for the coastal areas of both Central American nations.
At 11 a.m. EST on Wednesday, the system was about 295 miles southwest of the Guatemala-El Salvador border, crawling northeast at almost 8 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph. The storm was at 11.1 North and 93.5 West."
Pope Remembers John Paul's Birthday
From Vatican Information Service:
At the beginning of the general audience, celebrated in a rain-soaked St. Peter's Square, the Pope recalled that today "our beloved Pope John Paul II would have been 85. We are certain that he is watching us from on high and that he is with us. We wish to give thanks to the Lord for the gift of this great Pope, and for everything he did and suffered."
At the beginning of the general audience, celebrated in a rain-soaked St. Peter's Square, the Pope recalled that today "our beloved Pope John Paul II would have been 85. We are certain that he is watching us from on high and that he is with us. We wish to give thanks to the Lord for the gift of this great Pope, and for everything he did and suffered."
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
New Bishops--Anyone Know Them?
Anything to glean here?
From Vatican Information Service:
- Fr. Clarence Silva of the clergy of the diocese of Oakland, U.S.A., vicar general, as bishop of Honolulu (area 16,660, population 1,244,898, Catholics 234,588, priests 157, permanent deacons 51, religious 361), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Honolulu in 1949 and ordained a priest in 1975.
- Msgr. Kevin W. Vann of the clergy of the diocese of Springfield in Illinois, U.S.A., episcopal vicar for the clergy and pastor of the parish of the Blessed Sacrament, as coadjutor bishop of Fort Worth (area 62,007, population 2,770,961, Catholics 400,501, priests 115, permanent deacons 74, religious 160), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Springfield in 1951, and ordained a priest in 1981.
From Vatican Information Service:
- Fr. Clarence Silva of the clergy of the diocese of Oakland, U.S.A., vicar general, as bishop of Honolulu (area 16,660, population 1,244,898, Catholics 234,588, priests 157, permanent deacons 51, religious 361), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Honolulu in 1949 and ordained a priest in 1975.
- Msgr. Kevin W. Vann of the clergy of the diocese of Springfield in Illinois, U.S.A., episcopal vicar for the clergy and pastor of the parish of the Blessed Sacrament, as coadjutor bishop of Fort Worth (area 62,007, population 2,770,961, Catholics 400,501, priests 115, permanent deacons 74, religious 160), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Springfield in 1951, and ordained a priest in 1981.
Monday, May 16, 2005
St. Gregory of Nyssa
From Today's Office of Readings:
"He bids us follow his example: Seek the things that are above, he says, which is only another way of saying: “Keep your eyes on Christ”."
"He bids us follow his example: Seek the things that are above, he says, which is only another way of saying: “Keep your eyes on Christ”."
Pope Meets with Group Promoting Bl. Marianne Cope
From Vatican Information Service:
Speaking about Blessed Marianne Cope, he recalled how "in 1862 she entered the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse where she imbibed the particular spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to spiritual and corporal works of mercy."
After explaining how Mother Cope accepted an invitation from the bishop of Honolulu, Hawaii, to work among lepers, Benedict XVI affirmed: "For 35 years, until her death in 1918, our new Blessed dedicated her life to the love and service of lepers on the islands of Maui and Molokai."
"Undoubtedly the generosity of Mother Marianne was, humanly speaking, exemplary," said the Pope. "Good intentions and selflessness alone, however, do not adequately explain her vocation. It is only the perspective of faith which enables us to understand her witness - as a Christian and as a religious - to that sacrificial love which reaches its fullness in Jesus Christ. All that she achieved was inspired by her personal love of the Lord which she in turn expressed through her love of those abandoned and rejected by society in a most wretched way."
Speaking about Blessed Marianne Cope, he recalled how "in 1862 she entered the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse where she imbibed the particular spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to spiritual and corporal works of mercy."
After explaining how Mother Cope accepted an invitation from the bishop of Honolulu, Hawaii, to work among lepers, Benedict XVI affirmed: "For 35 years, until her death in 1918, our new Blessed dedicated her life to the love and service of lepers on the islands of Maui and Molokai."
"Undoubtedly the generosity of Mother Marianne was, humanly speaking, exemplary," said the Pope. "Good intentions and selflessness alone, however, do not adequately explain her vocation. It is only the perspective of faith which enables us to understand her witness - as a Christian and as a religious - to that sacrificial love which reaches its fullness in Jesus Christ. All that she achieved was inspired by her personal love of the Lord which she in turn expressed through her love of those abandoned and rejected by society in a most wretched way."
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Appeal From TAN Books
Support them...TAN has made available many Catholic classics that otherwise would not be out there...
From TAN Books - May 2005 Newsletter:
"Please be generous! Stock up your family Catholic library and/or send a contribution to our Mission Fund and help us get books out to the poor who cannot afford them, and in the process get TAN past this perilous and frightening crisis! I am sure God will richly reward you for your generosity. Please . . . today . . . send us your largest possible book purchase and/or the most generous donation you possibly can to our Mission Program! And I pledge we shall use your funds to the optimum to keep TAN running and to keep reaching out with the knowledge of the Faith to many others, as we have been doing in the past.
May God bless you most richly and abundantly for whatever you may do, and please keep us in your prayers!
Sincerely yours in Jesus and Mary,
Thomas A. Nelson,
Publisher"
From TAN Books - May 2005 Newsletter:
"Please be generous! Stock up your family Catholic library and/or send a contribution to our Mission Fund and help us get books out to the poor who cannot afford them, and in the process get TAN past this perilous and frightening crisis! I am sure God will richly reward you for your generosity. Please . . . today . . . send us your largest possible book purchase and/or the most generous donation you possibly can to our Mission Program! And I pledge we shall use your funds to the optimum to keep TAN running and to keep reaching out with the knowledge of the Faith to many others, as we have been doing in the past.
May God bless you most richly and abundantly for whatever you may do, and please keep us in your prayers!
Sincerely yours in Jesus and Mary,
Thomas A. Nelson,
Publisher"
Pope: Freedom is Based on respect for God’s law
Babel or Pentecost...the choice is who we ultimately believe in our own works or God...
From >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: Freedom is based on respect for God’s law:
"On this day of Pentecost, the pope underlined especially the notion of mission. Benedict XVI forcefully called on the Church to “unceasingly open those borders which we men continue to set up between us: we must always move away from Babel, from withdrawal into ourselves, to Pentecost”. “We continually close our doors; we always want to keep ourselves safe, not to be disturbed by others and by God”. But the greeting that the Lord extends to us, “peace be with you”, is “a bridge he lays down between heaven and earth” and “on this bridge, always together with him, we too must reach our neighbour, he who needs us”. The Church – “new people of God which comes from all nations” – must continually become what she already is: she must open borders to peoples and breach barriers between classes and races. In this there can be none who are forgotten or despised.”"
From >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: Freedom is based on respect for God’s law:
"On this day of Pentecost, the pope underlined especially the notion of mission. Benedict XVI forcefully called on the Church to “unceasingly open those borders which we men continue to set up between us: we must always move away from Babel, from withdrawal into ourselves, to Pentecost”. “We continually close our doors; we always want to keep ourselves safe, not to be disturbed by others and by God”. But the greeting that the Lord extends to us, “peace be with you”, is “a bridge he lays down between heaven and earth” and “on this bridge, always together with him, we too must reach our neighbour, he who needs us”. The Church – “new people of God which comes from all nations” – must continually become what she already is: she must open borders to peoples and breach barriers between classes and races. In this there can be none who are forgotten or despised.”"
Revealed: Abortion Puts the Next Baby at Risk
From Telegraph | News | Revealed: how an abortion puts the next baby at risk:
"Having an abortion almost doubles a woman's risk of giving birth dangerously early in a later pregnancy, according to research that will provoke fresh debate over the most controversial of all medical procedures.
A French study of 2,837 births - the first to investigate the link between terminations and extremely premature births - found that mothers who had previously had an abortion were 1.7 times more likely to give birth to a baby at less than 28 weeks' gestation. Many babies born this early die soon after birth, and a large number who survive suffer serious disability."
"Having an abortion almost doubles a woman's risk of giving birth dangerously early in a later pregnancy, according to research that will provoke fresh debate over the most controversial of all medical procedures.
A French study of 2,837 births - the first to investigate the link between terminations and extremely premature births - found that mothers who had previously had an abortion were 1.7 times more likely to give birth to a baby at less than 28 weeks' gestation. Many babies born this early die soon after birth, and a large number who survive suffer serious disability."
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