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Pope: “I am not opposed in principle to Communion in the hand…”
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jmcgee
Another nugget from the new book of interviews with Benedict: Pope Benedict has said in a new book that he is not opposed to the practice of receiving Communion in the hand. However he goes on to explain that he wants to encourage the reception of Communion on the tongue, kneeling, out of respect for…
Can marriage be saved?
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jmcgee
The institution we know and love — and love to know — appears to be losing ground, according to a new poll: Is marriage becoming obsolete? As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, nearly one in three American children is living with a parent who is divorced, separated or never-married. More people are accepting the…
Scariest chart of the day
By
jmcgee
To get a clearer idea of what it means — and what can be done about it — check out Msgr. Charles Pope’s blog this morning.
“Powerful and moving”: a priest recalls celebrating mass in a Muslim home
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jmcgee
Here’s something inspiring for you. A priest visiting friends in a far-removed Nigerian village last year found himself unexpectedly celebrating Mass in a Muslim home. He writes: Within a short time of my arrival, news went around the community that a priest was visiting, and people started coming around to visit with me. Some of…
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