A Good Shepherd
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Wednesday, May 09, 2012
A dear friend of mine relates the story of a bad misjudgment she made as a first-year teacher.
While chaperoning a field trip to a local mall, she allowed two girls (6th or 7th graders?) to break away from her party and run upstairs “just for a second.”
I don’t recall the details but something bad almost happened (a strange man was involved).
Rightly the parents raised holy hell.
My friend still recalls... READ MORE
Fortnight for Freedom
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Friday, April 27, 2012
Have you read our bishops’ letter on religious freedom Our First, Most Cherished, Liberty?
It’s a powerful defense not only of our Catholic faith, but of the Constitution.
The close of the document calls for a “Fortnight for Freedom” to be observed from June 21st (the vigil of the feast of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More) to Independence Day.
Our bishops suggest this fortnight be observed with... READ MORE
"Being Catholic means 'paying a price'"
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, February 10, 2012
“What we bring is not an onerous burden – we bring a liberation. And people may not know they do want this good news from Jesus but it really is what they’re looking for.”
That’s a quote from Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit, interviewed during a recent visit to the Vatican. I’m proud that he’s local to here. He’s a great man, and it’s a great interview, full of truth.
Read the whole thing at the Catholic News Agency website - it’s well worth your time.
Remembering One Bishop, Welcoming Another
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, December 05, 2011
Today, I will pause my workday to attend 12:15 mass at our beautiful cathedral in remembrance of Bishop John T. Steinbock, who died one year ago today. During the past year, our diocese has mourned his loss, prayed for our new Bishop, and been ably and faithfully led by Msgr. Myron Cotta.
Last week, early Thursday morning, we received the happy news of the appointment of our new shepherd—- Bishop Armando X. Ochoa... READ MORE
USCCB General Assembly
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Monday, November 14, 2011
Tuned in Catholics who would like to follow the events attendant to this year’s USCCB Fall General Assembly can easily keep in touch with the events using technology.
Official Website:
Live Streams:
Recommended Twitter coverage:
- USCCBLive
- Bishop Christopher Coyne
- Bishop Alex Sample
- CatholicTV
- OSVDailyTake
- CatholicNewsSvc
- RoccoPalmo
- KathySchiffer... READ MORE
No Easy Surrenders!
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Last week’s post on the threat to the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion posed by Health and Human Services rules slated to take effect next summer garnered some attention on facebook and google+.
I posted to spread the word, and to point out some unintended consequences of the effort to force pro-lifers to assent to abortion, so was pleased in that regard.
But jeepers, the comments... READ MORE
Church News
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Monday, July 18, 2011
The blogosphere is abuzz this afternoon with commentary and speculation about the appointment of a new Archbishop for Philadelphia. Because no official announcement has been made, I prefer to wait until we have news from the Vatican or the USCCB before engaging in a discussion about this appointment, which will truly be historic and important for the future of our Church in the US.
I’m pondering the... READ MORE
Fighting Fair
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
I recently read an article that shared this list of guidelines for fighting fair in a marriage. The list is from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and has some important reminders and tips for good communication in marriage and how to keep the love alive by treating each other with respect. Enjoy!
25 Ways To Fight Fair
Please note that the words “fight” and “fighting fair” are used... READ MORE
Fishy Fridays
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Have you heard that the bishops of England & Wales have returned their dioceses to meatless Fridays?
The reason the bishops give for the move is the desire for common witness:
The Bishops wish to re-establish the practice of Friday penance in the lives of the faithful as a clear and distinctive mark of their own Catholic identity. They recognise that the best habits are those which are acquired as... READ MORE
Unique For A Reason
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Marriage on Friday, March 04, 2011
The Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee in Defense of Marriage has a host of useful resources on that topic.
Links to Church documents, videos, the latest news about Church positions on state issues—
—and a very good “FAQ” section, with answers not only from a religious perspective, but arguments that can be used when you are discussing these issues with anyone.
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