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A Missionary Pope, the New Evangelization Council and the Ecclesial Movements Watch
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Pope Benedict XVI notes what is obvious to any honest observer, many cultures formerly infused with a Christian culture are now ... continue reading
Answering the Call: A Young Man's Journey to the Priesthood
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Father David Carter brings the idealism and energy of youth to the priesthood; yet, he also has a maturity and wisdom far beyond his ... continue reading
Benedict XVI: Priesthood Is a Vocation, Not a Job
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The Pope said the priest "does not preach a Christianity a la carte, according to his own tastes, preaching a Gospel according to his ... continue reading
Dominican Nuns of Mary Witness to Love on Oprah in Follow-up Appearance
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The Sisters opened some of their most sacred spaces and ceremonies in their convent in Ann Arbor, MI to Oprah producers who featured ... continue reading
Dominican Sisters of Mary to Make Second Appearance on Oprah Winfrey Show
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It seems the Holy Spirit is happily busy pointing a delighted finger to one of His thriving religious orders in the heart of the Catholic ... continue reading
Mount Carmel Monastery Approved! Good News for the Monks and for the Church
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At an open public hearing before the Park County Board of Commissioners, the monks were given unanimous approval to proceed with ... continue reading
Monks Persecuted for Burying the Dead. Works of Mercy, Religious Freedom and Economic Liberty
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The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors subpoenaed Abbot Justin Brown and Deacon Mark Coudrain. If found guilty, ... continue reading
Mount Carmel for America: Carmelite Monks, Messengers of New Springtime
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For many of our readers, the Monks of Mt Carmel are known for their absolutely wonderful "Mystic Monk Coffee", one of the ways they ... continue reading
Rays of Musical Light: Cloistered Nuns Share Record Label With Elton John
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Image of It seems the cloistered, self-sufficient community of the Abbey of Our Lady of the Annunciation near Avignon, France, also sees the world through a Benedictine ray of light, and is about to diffuse a radiant love all over the world through the slow, soaring movements of their Gregorian chant.](/files/images/ins_news/small_2010073950.jpg)
"[O]ur music appeals to a wider audience, secular and non-secular. The words have a very profound meaning that is coming from the Sacred ... continue reading
Carmelite Nun, former Hindu, on Pope's call for Religious Freedom
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Sister Mary Joseph, a former Brahmin Hindu, since 1977 has lived in the cloistered Carmelite Convent in Mumbai. Here she comments to ... continue reading
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The Priesthood - It's Never Too Late Follow God's Call!
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May and June are not just traditional months for weddings, but for priestly ordinations as well. No doubt, you've seen priests' social ... continue reading
Bishop Strickland's Pastoral Letter to Priests
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December 21, 2023 - Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church My Dear Brother Priests,I pray that the last few remaining days ... continue reading
Spanish Theologians Honored with 2023 Ratzinger Prize for Outstanding Contributions
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Two distinguished Spanish theologians, Father Pablo Blanco-Sarto and Francesc Torralba Rosello, have been awarded the prestigious 2023 ... continue reading
Religious Women to Hold First Advocacy Forum
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The inaugural UISG Advocacy Forum is set to make history on October 23-24, 2023, in Rome. Under the theme "Religious Women: Leadership and ... continue reading
Pope Francis Warns Priests of the Dangers of Spiritual Worldliness and Clericalism
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In a recent letter addressed to the priests of Rome, Pope Francis issued a solemn warning about the perils of spiritual worldliness, ... continue reading
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