CNS STORY: ‘Da Vinci Code’ draws laughs from journalists at press screening
CNS STORY: 'Da Vinci Code' draws laughs from journalists at press screening CANNES, France (CNS) — Toward the end of the movie "The Da Vinci Code," the main character, Robert Langdon, tells his sleuthing partner, Sophie Neveu: "You are the … Continued
Our New Bishop: J. Peter Sartain
On Tuesday, May 16, 2006, the Apostolic Nuncio announced the appointment of Bishop J. Peter Sartain (pronounced Sar’-tin) as the Fourth Bishop of Joliet. Bishop Sartain was born on June 6, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee. On July 15, 1978 … Continued
CNS STORY: Public schools add religion course to curriculum requirements
CNS STORY: Public schools add religion course to curriculum requirements WASHINGTON (CNS) — At a time when public schools are increasingly wary of any mention of religion, one California school district has found that requiring students to study world religions … Continued
Fifth Sunday of Easter: All Creation Rightly Gives You Praise
Today's readings. I remember back in my second year of seminary, I took my first moral theology class. One of the first tests we took had a line from the third Eucharistic Prayer on it: “Father, you are holy indeed, … Continued
The light at the end of the tunnel?
Back when I was working in the print industry, we always used to joke that whenever we'd see the light at the end of the tunnel, it would turn out to be the headlights of an oncoming train. That was … Continued
Third Sunday of Easter: Preaching Forgiveness
Today's readings. Two weeks ago today, we celebrated Easter, the great feast of our salvation, when Christ rose victorious over sin and death. Today, two weeks later, the question is, so now what? In today’s Liturgy of the Word, three … Continued
CNS Movie Review: United 93
CNS Movie Review: United 93 NEW YORK (CNS) — Is it too soon for a big-screen drama about Sept. 11, 2001? Does anyone really want to relive the events of that awful day? Can any film that makes the attempt … Continued
CNS STORY: Priests’ morale reported high despite hurt, anger at abuse crisis
CNS STORY: Priests' morale reported high despite hurt, anger at abuse crisis WASHINGTON (CNS) — The morale of U.S. priests is high despite the hurt and anger they feel over the crisis of clergy sexual abuse of minors, a prominent … Continued
Second Sunday of Easter: Peace Be With You
Today's readings. Why is it that you're here today? Is it because your faith is what carries you through the highs and lows of life, because you need to worship in order to be empowered to live? Is it because … Continued
Easter Sunday: “Aha!”
Today's readings. Have you ever had an "aha!" experience? Probably you have, although you might not have called it that. I can remember one of mine. Back in my early 20s, I was taking voice lessons. My teacher tried for … Continued
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