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Kansas monks record compact disc as fundraiser for Benedictine abbey

Image of MONKS SING DURING PRACTICE SESSION AT KANSAS MONASTERY The monastic schola, or core choir, of St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison, Kan., has recorded a new CD, called

ATCHISON, Kan. (CNS) – Benedictine Abbot Barnabas Senecal –known as "the singing abbot" – is renowned throughout the Kansas ... continue reading

Repetitive prayer can reset your stress thermostat

Image of EVERYDAY KINDS OF STRESS - Rushing to keep pace with a busy schedule can cause stress. A few ways to help alleviate stress are prayer, meditation, breathing right. (Photo Illustration/ Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (CNS) – Are you all stressed out? Try a few prayers and some meditation. How about reciting a few decades of the rosary? ... continue reading

Spiritual exercise: Pope clears calendar for annual Lenten retreat

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Continuing an 80-year-old papal tradition, Pope Benedict XVI is canceling regular audiences and clearing his ... continue reading

Warning: Obesity can cause serious health risks

Image of EXPANDING WAISTLINES A GLOBAL PROBLEM: Nearly two of every three Americans are overweight or obese, and obesity has risen at the same rate in many regions of the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Australasia and China. (Photo Illustration Comstock Images)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M (CNS) If you don’t believe Americans have been growing larger, just ask manufacturers of airline, ferry and theater ... continue reading

UCAN: Non-stop dancing helps Indian Catholics take new steps in faith

RAIGARH, India (UCAN) – Hailing Jesus' name, local Catholics sang and danced non-stop for two nights and days, their celebration ... continue reading

Two books offer Catholics contrasting spiritual guidelines

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'Wise Choices: A Spiritual Guide to Making Life's Decisions' by Margaret Silf and 'Spiritual Progress: Becoming the Christian You Want to ... continue reading

Priest models creativity as Toronto's poet laureate

Image of PRIEST HOLDS TITLE AS TORONTO'S POET LAUREATE Father Pier Giorgio Di Cicco, Toronto's poet laureate since 2004, says he has been interested in restoring creativity in society.

TORONTO (CNS) – The second person ever to serve as poet laureate for Toronto is also the first Catholic priest to hold the title. ... continue reading

Missouri blacksmith turns task into tribute to Mary

ST. LOUIS (CNS) – Even with his experience, Robert Ruwwe, who has done blacksmithing since he was a teen, didn't think he was good ... continue reading

Catholic centenarian stays on the move with parish duties

Image of CENTENARIAN POSES IN FRONT OF CAR IN CONNECTICUT PARISH PARKING LOT - Mike Mele, who celebrated his 100th birthday Dec. 16, poses by his sporty, candy-apple-red Ford Probe in the parking lot of his parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Hamden, Conn. Mele is a catechist, lector, altar server and extraordinary minister of holy Communion at his church. (CNS photo/Mary Chalupsky, Catholic Transcript)

HAMDEN, Conn. (CNS) – Mike Mele, a dapper, diminutive and downright engaging centenarian who works out three times a week at a local ... continue reading

A recovery plan for families of addicts and alcoholics

Image of THE ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR ALCOHOLICS AND/OR DRUG ADDICTS: There are many resources, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), available for the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. The most important choice an alcoholic can make is to not pick up a drink. (Photo illustration/CNS)

WASHINGTON (CNS) – When someone with a drug or alcohol problem decides to get treatment, that's good news. But it is not the end of ... continue reading

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