Faithful answer God’s call to support those discerning priestly vocationBy Jerry CircelliCorrespondent / North Texas CatholicMay 14, 2014 |
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Bishop Olson answers questions from young adults Theology on TapBy Juan GuajardoNorth Texas CatholicMay 19, 2014 |
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Soldiers lay down weapons for rosaries as they pray, pay homage to MaryBy Carol GlatzCatholic News ServiceMay 20, 2014 |
![]() LOURDES, France (CNS) -- It looked like any other military parade with bands playing, flags waving and thousands of men and women marching in colorful uniforms decorated with medals and ribbons. |
God makes no one struggle with life's challenges alone, pope saysBy Carol GlatzCatholic News ServiceMay 14, 2014 |
![]() VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- God is always by our side, never giving us more than we can handle, Pope Francis said. The countless women and men who stand tall through enormous difficulties, pain and especially persecution, are armed with the divine gift of fortitude that gives them the strength and hope to go on, he said. |
Renowned journalist John Allen discusses ‘Francis effect’By Joan Kurkowski-GillenNorth Texas CatholicMay 16, 2014 |
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Biography shines light on sometimes overlooked Catholic composerReviewed by Rachelle LinnerCatholic News ServiceMay 16, 2014 |
![]() Calvin R. Stapert, a professor emeritus of music at Calvin College, has written a persuasive and loving biography and appreciation of Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Although Haydn was respected during his lifetime, after his death his legacy was eclipsed by Mozart and Beethoven. |
The-Summa inVerseBr. John Dominic Bouck, O.P.Word on FireMay 19, 2014 |
![]() Dante Alighieri was a preeminent poet of the Middle Ages, and many consider his "Divine Comedy" to be the premier epic poem in Western literature. But did you know his work was heavily influenced by St. Thomas Aquinas? Br. John Dominic Bouck, O.P. explains today how the "Divine Comedy" could be aptly titled "The Summa in Verse", and encourage us to read all three acts. |