Interesting, though not surprising who gave it the lowest rating.
From :
"As might have been expected, evangelicals were the most enthusiastic about the movie (89% said the movie was excellent) while the lowest ratings came from atheists and agnostics, homosexuals and liberal Democrats. Protestants were more likely than Catholics to give The Passion an "excellent" rating (78% versus 68%, respectively)."
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
A Seeker's Dozen: The 12 Steps for Everyone Else
Kathy Shaidle's book...
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Cardinal Ratzinger says he, U.S. bishops 'in harmony' on politics
From CNS STORY: Cardinal Ratzinger says he, U.S. bishops 'in harmony' on politics:
"Following a rash of news reports claiming the U.S. bishops defied Vatican Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger on the question of withholding Communion from Catholic politicians whose actions conflict with church teaching on abortion, Cardinal Ratzinger said the bishops' statement on the issue 'is very much in harmony' with his recently leaked memo on the topic.
In a letter dated July 9 and made public July 12 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said the bishops' June 18 statement, titled 'Catholics in Political Life,' 'is very much in harmony with the general principles (of) 'Worthiness to Receive Holy Communion.''"
"Following a rash of news reports claiming the U.S. bishops defied Vatican Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger on the question of withholding Communion from Catholic politicians whose actions conflict with church teaching on abortion, Cardinal Ratzinger said the bishops' statement on the issue 'is very much in harmony' with his recently leaked memo on the topic.
In a letter dated July 9 and made public July 12 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said the bishops' June 18 statement, titled 'Catholics in Political Life,' 'is very much in harmony with the general principles (of) 'Worthiness to Receive Holy Communion.''"
What You Have to Bring With You
If you are joining the Nashville Dominicans...
From The Theoscope: A Search for a Vocation, among other things...:
"Yesterday someone asked what items we must bring with us. Again, it's not a long list (and this one is not that complete) but here are a few of the more interesting things:
Rosary (duh, we're the Dominicans :)
Bible, Catechism, favorite prayer books
Vatican Documents (volumes I & II)
Shoe polish (we already discussed that)
8 Aprons (we already discussed this too)
2 Tupperware containers (to hold our in-progress habits)
Sewing supplies (to make in-progress habits)
A Bookbag (most, if not all of us, are going back to school!)
Musical instrument (if we play one--we are under the patronage of St. Cecilia, after all!)"
Julie is entering the community this Fall, her blog is all about her discernment.
From The Theoscope: A Search for a Vocation, among other things...:
"Yesterday someone asked what items we must bring with us. Again, it's not a long list (and this one is not that complete) but here are a few of the more interesting things:
Rosary (duh, we're the Dominicans :)
Bible, Catechism, favorite prayer books
Vatican Documents (volumes I & II)
Shoe polish (we already discussed that)
8 Aprons (we already discussed this too)
2 Tupperware containers (to hold our in-progress habits)
Sewing supplies (to make in-progress habits)
A Bookbag (most, if not all of us, are going back to school!)
Musical instrument (if we play one--we are under the patronage of St. Cecilia, after all!)"
Julie is entering the community this Fall, her blog is all about her discernment.
`Virgin Mary' Vandal Jailed
Group that owns the building doesn't wish to press charges though...
From `Virgin Mary' Vandal Jailed | theledger.com:
"The small, white-haired woman emerged from the courtroom gallery Monday morning with a cross dangling from her neck and a message to deliver to the judge.
On the other side of the aisle stood an equally undaunting figure: a wiry young man with blue eyes and a tight haircut that made his ears look big.
The woman was Rosie Reed, the site leader for Shepherds of Christ Ministries, which owns the mirrored building on U.S. 19 that many think holds the rainbowhued image of the Virgin Mary.
The young man was Kyle Maskell, the 18-year-old who slung steel balls into the top windows of the image, shattering the image and beheading one of Clearwater's most beloved figures.
Despite the damage, Reed told the judge: 'Shepherds of Christ Ministries does not wish to press charges.'"
From `Virgin Mary' Vandal Jailed | theledger.com:
"The small, white-haired woman emerged from the courtroom gallery Monday morning with a cross dangling from her neck and a message to deliver to the judge.
On the other side of the aisle stood an equally undaunting figure: a wiry young man with blue eyes and a tight haircut that made his ears look big.
The woman was Rosie Reed, the site leader for Shepherds of Christ Ministries, which owns the mirrored building on U.S. 19 that many think holds the rainbowhued image of the Virgin Mary.
The young man was Kyle Maskell, the 18-year-old who slung steel balls into the top windows of the image, shattering the image and beheading one of Clearwater's most beloved figures.
Despite the damage, Reed told the judge: 'Shepherds of Christ Ministries does not wish to press charges.'"
Monday, July 12, 2004
Athens Goes Dark
Reminiscent of the blackout that occured in this country last August.
From My Way News:
"The worst blackout in more than a decade hit Athens and southern Greece on Monday, leaving millions sweltering in a heat wave and raising concerns about whether the lights will go out at next month's Olympics.
The government blamed the outage on 'mismanagement' of the electricity grid. Still, officials promised the network was ready to handle the Aug. 13-29 Olympics.
But it was yet another hurdle in Athens' attempt to convince the world it is ready to host well-run and safe games. Olympics preparations have come under criticism because of construction delays and concerns over security arrangements to stop terror attacks."
From My Way News:
"The worst blackout in more than a decade hit Athens and southern Greece on Monday, leaving millions sweltering in a heat wave and raising concerns about whether the lights will go out at next month's Olympics.
The government blamed the outage on 'mismanagement' of the electricity grid. Still, officials promised the network was ready to handle the Aug. 13-29 Olympics.
But it was yet another hurdle in Athens' attempt to convince the world it is ready to host well-run and safe games. Olympics preparations have come under criticism because of construction delays and concerns over security arrangements to stop terror attacks."
Priests 'In Orgy' at Seminary
There is an issue here that transcends the United States and is crying to the Heavens to be addressed. Father Andrew Apostoli once told me that Archbishop Fulton Sheen once said,"If the authorities don't clean up the mess in the Church, the Holy Spirit will take the broom and do the job."
From Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Priests 'In Orgy' at Seminary:
"Roman Catholic leaders in Austria called an emergency meeting today after officials discovered a vast cache of photos and videos allegedly depicting young priests having sex at a seminary.
About 40,000 photographs and an undisclosed number of films, including child pornography, were downloaded on computers at the seminary in St Poelten, about 50 miles west of Vienna, the respected news magazine Profil reported.
Officials with the local diocese declined to comment but were meeting privately on the scandal, Austrian state television reported.
It said the seminary's director, the Rev Ulrich Kuechl, and his deputy, Wolfgang Rothe, had resigned.
The Austrian Bishops Conference issued a statement today pledging a full and swift investigation."
From Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Priests 'In Orgy' at Seminary:
"Roman Catholic leaders in Austria called an emergency meeting today after officials discovered a vast cache of photos and videos allegedly depicting young priests having sex at a seminary.
About 40,000 photographs and an undisclosed number of films, including child pornography, were downloaded on computers at the seminary in St Poelten, about 50 miles west of Vienna, the respected news magazine Profil reported.
Officials with the local diocese declined to comment but were meeting privately on the scandal, Austrian state television reported.
It said the seminary's director, the Rev Ulrich Kuechl, and his deputy, Wolfgang Rothe, had resigned.
The Austrian Bishops Conference issued a statement today pledging a full and swift investigation."
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