Gun Toting Christ?
Bizarre...From the Cybercast News Service:
Members of Beija Flor, a samba dance group, have already practiced the scene, which includes an actor representing Jesus Christ lowering himself from the cross and confronting Satan with a revolver in his hand. During the battle, a small child is killed. Photos from the play, featuring Jesus carrying the revolver, were shown recently in local newspapers.
The director of Beija Flor denounced any attempts to control the content of Carnival activities. "The authorities, instead of censoring cultural shows like ours, should prohibit hunger, the homeless and unemployment," said Luiz Fernando Ribeiro de Castro.
"We want to create a doubt: Who shot the child - Christ or the demon?" said Hilton de Castro, who is also involved in directing the scene.
Monday, February 10, 2003
World Catholic Population Goes Over a Billion
Thanks to Africa!
From Catholic News.com:
The number of baptized Catholics "has increased worldwide from 757 million in 1978 to 1.06 billion in 2001", according to the new Annuario Pontificio (Pontifical Yearbook).
The Yearbook points out that there is wide geographical variation in the change, contrasting a 148% increase in Africa the 25 year period with stagnation in Europe.
The Yearbook, which was launched on Friday by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano, also indicates the increase in Catholics is accompanied by a decrease in the number of priests. In, 2001, the number of priests declined by 111 compared to the previous year. However the number of seminarians increased 1.5% in the same period, which Africa and Asia making a disproportionately large contribution.
Figures also reveal a sharp rise in the number of permanent deacons (4.9%), members of secular institutes (2.7%), laic missionaries (10.1%), and catechists (6.5%).
Thanks to Africa!
From Catholic News.com:
The number of baptized Catholics "has increased worldwide from 757 million in 1978 to 1.06 billion in 2001", according to the new Annuario Pontificio (Pontifical Yearbook).
The Yearbook points out that there is wide geographical variation in the change, contrasting a 148% increase in Africa the 25 year period with stagnation in Europe.
The Yearbook, which was launched on Friday by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano, also indicates the increase in Catholics is accompanied by a decrease in the number of priests. In, 2001, the number of priests declined by 111 compared to the previous year. However the number of seminarians increased 1.5% in the same period, which Africa and Asia making a disproportionately large contribution.
Figures also reveal a sharp rise in the number of permanent deacons (4.9%), members of secular institutes (2.7%), laic missionaries (10.1%), and catechists (6.5%).
Sunday, February 9, 2003
Catholic healer doesn't mind skeptics
From My San Antonio:
When Setien prayed over her, she said she felt a strange, warm sensation in the affected part of her body and the pain was gone. Maxwell rose from her wheelchair, walked about seven steps without help, then walked back.
Soon after her daughter's healing, Tarin attended Setien's prayer meeting after learning from a doctor that she had a small tumor on her left breast, she said.
"Mr. Setien said, 'There's a lady who's just learned she has a tumor on her breast. Raise your hand.'"
Setien said he told her, "You don't have it anymore. Don't worry about it."
When she returned to the doctor, she said, the lump was gone.
Domingo Setien is 73 years old and has the support of his Archbishop.
From My San Antonio:
When Setien prayed over her, she said she felt a strange, warm sensation in the affected part of her body and the pain was gone. Maxwell rose from her wheelchair, walked about seven steps without help, then walked back.
Soon after her daughter's healing, Tarin attended Setien's prayer meeting after learning from a doctor that she had a small tumor on her left breast, she said.
"Mr. Setien said, 'There's a lady who's just learned she has a tumor on her breast. Raise your hand.'"
Setien said he told her, "You don't have it anymore. Don't worry about it."
When she returned to the doctor, she said, the lump was gone.
Domingo Setien is 73 years old and has the support of his Archbishop.
Cardinal George Upset at Sharpton Invitation
From the Chicago Sun Times:
Cardinal Francis George said Friday he "does not approve" of plans to have the Rev. Al Sharpton speak Sunday at St. Sabina Roman Catholic Church, noting the civil rights activist favors abortion rights and is a candidate for president.
Sharpton is scheduled to preach Sunday morning from St. Sabina's pulpit as part of the South Side parish's Black History Month celebration.
"The cardinal supports the celebration, but does not approve of the invitation because of the Rev. Sharpton's present political candidacy and his pro-abortion stance," a statement Friday by the Chicago archdiocese said.
From the Chicago Sun Times:
Cardinal Francis George said Friday he "does not approve" of plans to have the Rev. Al Sharpton speak Sunday at St. Sabina Roman Catholic Church, noting the civil rights activist favors abortion rights and is a candidate for president.
Sharpton is scheduled to preach Sunday morning from St. Sabina's pulpit as part of the South Side parish's Black History Month celebration.
"The cardinal supports the celebration, but does not approve of the invitation because of the Rev. Sharpton's present political candidacy and his pro-abortion stance," a statement Friday by the Chicago archdiocese said.
Toledo's Bishop Hoffman dies at 70
Another Saint Meinrad alumn.
From the Morning Journal:
Hoffman died at 2:15 p.m. at the Ursuline Center, a nursing home where he had lived since being diagnosed with cancer in November, said Terrie Albert, an executive assistant to the bishop.
Hoffman had been head of the 322,938-member diocese since 1981. A native of Fremont, he was ordained a priest July 28, 1957.
Another Saint Meinrad alumn.
From the Morning Journal:
Hoffman died at 2:15 p.m. at the Ursuline Center, a nursing home where he had lived since being diagnosed with cancer in November, said Terrie Albert, an executive assistant to the bishop.
Hoffman had been head of the 322,938-member diocese since 1981. A native of Fremont, he was ordained a priest July 28, 1957.
Throng bids farewell to Bishop Crowley
From the South Bend Tribune:
As the church bells at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., slowly tolled 12 times at noon, the funeral Mass for its former rector began.
At the back of the church, altar boys and girls, seven bishops, an archabbot and six priests approached Crowley's casket.
The six priests, who would be the pallbearers, draped an ivory-colored pall over the casket. The pall was adorned with an ornate gold cross. On top of the casket was placed the Book of the Gospel and Crowley's burgundy colored biretta -- a square cap with three projections and a tassel on top, worn by Roman Catholic clergy.
The entourage escorted the casket to the front of the church so the service could begin.
At least 100 priests from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and the order of the Holy Cross filled several pews to the left of the altar.
D'Arcy presided over the Mass.
From the South Bend Tribune:
As the church bells at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., slowly tolled 12 times at noon, the funeral Mass for its former rector began.
At the back of the church, altar boys and girls, seven bishops, an archabbot and six priests approached Crowley's casket.
The six priests, who would be the pallbearers, draped an ivory-colored pall over the casket. The pall was adorned with an ornate gold cross. On top of the casket was placed the Book of the Gospel and Crowley's burgundy colored biretta -- a square cap with three projections and a tassel on top, worn by Roman Catholic clergy.
The entourage escorted the casket to the front of the church so the service could begin.
At least 100 priests from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and the order of the Holy Cross filled several pews to the left of the altar.
D'Arcy presided over the Mass.
Geoff Bodine's Run Lasts Two Laps
There was something in his prerace comments that hinted at it. He was promising victory, in fact he was almost apologetic about being on the pole. Then alas the car is parked in the garage shortly after the start.
It seems like Geoff Bodine's late entry into the Bud Shootout was nothing more than a successful attempt to make his cash strapped brother's operation an easy $29,600. It worked but it is a sad day for the sport.
There was something in his prerace comments that hinted at it. He was promising victory, in fact he was almost apologetic about being on the pole. Then alas the car is parked in the garage shortly after the start.
It seems like Geoff Bodine's late entry into the Bud Shootout was nothing more than a successful attempt to make his cash strapped brother's operation an easy $29,600. It worked but it is a sad day for the sport.
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