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Quote for June 19th

"God Himself teaches us to go forward with our hand in His by means of the Church's liturgy."

- St. Edith Stein

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Blessed John Paul II's Canonization Is Imminent

Media Agencies Report Second Miracle Approved by Congregation for the Causes of Saints

Rome, (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 386 hits

Several media agencies reported that The Commission of Theologians of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the second miracle, which occurred after John Paul II’s beatification, …

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St. Joseph's Name to Be Added to Eucharistic Prayers

Congregation of Divine Worship Cites Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Exemplary Model

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 0 hits

In a decree released today by the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the Holy See has announced that the name of Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin …

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Here is the translation of the decree made by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on the addition of the name of St. Joseph to the Eucharistic Prayers II, …

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Pope: "Hypocrites Dont Have the Intelligence to Find God"

Pontiff Speaks on the Nature of Hypocrisy During Morning Mass

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 177 hits

Pope Francis strongly condemned hypocrisy during his homily at Mass this morning in the Chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae. The Holy Father concelebrated Mass with Cardinal Marc Ouellet and …

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Vatican Conference: Revisiting Psychiatric Treatment of Children (Part 2)

Questioning Effectiveness, Safety of Psychotropic Drugs

Rome, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 415 hits

Long-term use of psychiatric medication increases the risk of becoming chronically symptomatic, says Robert Whitaker, a journalist and key note speaker at a Vatican conference on child health …

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US Bishops Remind Congress of the Poor as Farm Bill Goes to Vote

Call for a Just Framework That Puts Hungry People First

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 382 hits

Leaders of five national Catholic organizations, including two chairmen of committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged the U.S. House of Representatives to support a Farm …

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Rio to Have English-Speaking Welcome Center

Bishops of UK, US, Canada, Australia Collaborate in Initiative

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 366 hits

World Youth Day facilities in Rio de Janeiro, July 23-28, will include a special Welcome Center for English-Speaking pilgrims. The site will feature prayer and worship experiences, music, …

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Water and Multiple Chalices

And More on Concelebrations

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father Edward McNamara, LC | 653 hits

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: When the Blood of Christ has to be given to a number …

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