Doing Christmas
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Today I followed a link someone had described as the year’s “Most Judgemental and Condescending Holiday Post,” expecting something horrifying, and instead got this post at a Jewish parenting site called Kveller: “Actually, You Can’t Celebrate Hanukkah AND Christmas.”
I found it neither judgemental nor condescending. As someone who’s always interested in reading perspectives from people of other religions,... READ MORE
Learn To Pray With the Psalms
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Last week’s papal audience was dedicated to praying with the Psalms.
First, a reminder:
We’re trying to collect 60 rosaries for Benedict XVI’s 60th anniversary of ordination tomorrow. Post your pledge here between now & July 1st.
On to the Psalms!
The pope starts with a brief explanation of what they are:
In the Psalms, joy and suffering, desire for God and the perception... READ MORE
Lift It High
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, January 24, 2011
This is a meaningful time of year for pro-lifers. The anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Saturday, and the national March for Life in DC today - I’ve been thinking about and praying for the fight against abortion even more than usual this weekend. I’m sure we all have.
The pro-life quest can sometimes be discouraging, but I think it’s important to hope in the truth: that by his cross Christ has already... READ MORE
Speaking Christ's Language
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Thursday, December 23, 2010
When The Passion of the Christ was being made, I recall reading that the purest, closest-to-Christ’s Aramaic is spoken by a few tribes in Iraq.
Unfortunately violence in Iraq is endangering the language—but it’s being taught again at Oxford.
...a course in the ancient language drawing people from as far afield as Liverpool and London. There are now 56 people learning Aramaic at the university, including... READ MORE
Beyond the Jesse Tree
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, December 13, 2010
I am re-running this post from last year. I need the reminder these busy days!
With just under two weeks left before Advent begins, I thought I’d offer a list of some easy ways to keep your focus on Christ during this typically frenzied season.
Plan a gift for Jesus. Think of something special you can give Christ this Advent. Will you cut back on sweets, add a daily Rosary, or ... make room in your... READ MORE
Salvation Is Not a Math Problem
Posted by AGroup in Family on Monday, June 21, 2010
Ask a Priest vol.19
I was somewhat surprised at the conversation sparked by the Q&A regarding indulgences.
At the risk of aggravating current misunderstandings, I thought I should share a couple more thoughts.
The Days of Our Indulgences
I want to start with two clarifications. First of all, one reader referred to the older practice of linking indulgences with particular numbers of “days” in purgatory.... READ MORE
Off To Turin
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, April 30, 2010
The Holy Father will travel to Turin this weekend to visit the Shroud while it is on display.
Skillfully weaving two themes together, the Holy Father highlighted the coming close of the Year of the Priest by focusing his catechesis on the lives and teaching of two holy priests from Turin.
Here is the transcript of the audience.
Speaking of the Shroud, did you know this? Last year a scholar discovered words in it which appear to be Christ’s death certificate?
Good Friday Meditation
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Friday, April 02, 2010
Diego Velázquez’s crucifixion accompanied by Allegri’s setting of Psalm 50, Miserere Mei:
