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Child protection website launched by Vatican commission

Child protection website launched by Vatican commission

CNS Reporter - Activities el Wed, Dec 28th 2016
Pope's Council of Cardinals identified protection of children and young adults as a church priority. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has launched a beta version of its website in English and has included its template for local guidelines on preventing sexual abuse, and resources.
Who says you can’t be a saint?

Who says you can’t be a saint?

Philip Kosloski-Aleteia.org - Spirituality el Fri, Dec 23rd 2016

Carlo remains an inspiration, especially to teenagers who aren’t sure whether they could be both holy and “normal” and individually unique. “All people are born as originals,” he said, “but many die as photocopies.” To die as an “original,” Carlo maintained, was to be guided by Christ, and to look at Him constantly.

Miss Universe donates gifts for poor to Caritas Manila

Miss Universe donates gifts for poor to Caritas Manila

ucanews.com reporter, Manila - Activities el Tue, Dec 13th 2016

Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach has donated some personal items to Caritas Manila to contribute to the Catholic Church's program for the poor this Christmas. "We are all doing this out of pure love and good faith," said the 2015 international beauty queen after meeting Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila on Dec. 12.

"For Greater Glory", the Movie about a 14 year old Saint

"For Greater Glory", the Movie about a 14 year old Saint

Margaret Galitzin - Film Review el Mon, Nov 21st 2016
José Luis was born on March 28, 1913, in the town of Sahuayo, Michoacan, the third of the four children of the cattle ranchers Señor Macario Sánchez and Señora Maria del Río. The Sanchez family was one of the leading families of the area, known to be virtuous and strong Catholics. José was a good boy with a natural piety, an obedient and loving son. 
Church leaders warn against Pokemon Go addiction

Church leaders warn against Pokemon Go addiction

Mark Saludes - UCAN Manila - Activities el Tue, Sep 13th 2016

Church leaders in the Philippines have urged Catholics "to exercise discipline in the use of technology" amid the Pokemon Go craze, which is seeing people play the game even in churches. Brother Manuel de Leon, president of Notre Dame College in Kidawapan, Mindanao, said that while technology is a "welcome development," young people should be taught about a "technology with a soul."

Youth Today - Who are They Realy?

Youth Today - Who are They Realy?

Ron Rolheiser, OMI - Articles el Thu, May 26th 2016

A seminarian I know recently went to a party on a Friday evening at a local university campus. The group was a crowd of young, college students and when he was introduced as a seminarian, as someone who was trying to become a priest and who had taken a vow of celibacy, the mention of celibacy evoked some giggles in the room, some banter, and a number of jokes about how much he must be missing out on in life. 

Does religious life have a future? Yes.

Does religious life have a future? Yes.

John Loughlin - Catholic Herald - Religious el Thu, Mar 10th 2016

As the Church’s Year of Consecrated Life has just ended, it is worth reflecting on what has happened to religious life in general in Western countries over the past 50 years and whether it has a future. At first sight it is a rather grim picture. Many religious orders in the West are declining and ageing, but there’s actually plenty of good news as well. Those of us who entered religious life just after Vatican II will probably remember it in the words of Wordsworth after the French Revolution: “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive”.

Making your own mind up on role of religion and belief in UK public life--

Making your own mind up on role of religion and belief in UK public life--

Gwen Griffith-Dickson - The Tablet - Church Issues el Thu, Dec 31st 2015

The Commission’s vision report: a nation with a deeply-rooted Christian history, but which has accommodated others at an ever-accelerating pace. It argues that all should be treated with equal respect and concern, knowing that their culture, religion and beliefs are embraced and valued as contributing to the nation’s common life.

Missionary spirit means giving witness, not proselytizing, Pope Francis says

Missionary spirit means giving witness, not proselytizing, Pope Francis says

Junno Arocho Esteves, for Catholic News Service - Activities el Thu, Dec 3rd 2015

The pope appealed to all young people, calling on them to reflect on their vocation and "to not exclude the possibility of becoming a missionary" and to preach with their lives, not by proselytizing. "Those who are looking for something else are the ones that [proselytize]," he said. "Faith is preached first through witness then with words — but slowly." 

Pope Francis addresses Kenya's leaders - Mungu abariki Kenya!

Pope Francis addresses Kenya's leaders - Mungu abariki Kenya!

Vatican News - Vatican Radio - Activities el Wed, Nov 25th 2015

 The Holy Father said he was looking forward to his stay, especially meeting the young people of Kenya and “encouraging their hopes and aspirations for the future”. The Pope proceeded to urge the entire Kenyan people to “work with integrity and transparency for the common good, and to foster a spirit of solidarity at every level of society”, asking them to hold particular concern for the poor, the young and to handle their natural and human resources responsibly.

School staff swap classroom for the street

School staff swap classroom for the street

Catholic Universe - News - Activities el Tue, Nov 17th 2015

Big-hearted staff at a Stockton primary school will swap the classroom for the street when they take part in the fifth Big Tees Sleepout next month. Eleven of the team from St Bede’s RC Primary School will sleep rough for the night to raise funds to fight homelessness and poverty across Teesside. 

Catholic schools understand that religious education is not just a subject; it is a way of being

Catholic schools understand that religious education is not just a subject; it is a way of being

Lauren Nicholson-Ward - The Tablet - Articles el Fri, Oct 9th 2015

In religious studies, students can either undertake a full course or a short course. The top results for full-course entries were slightly below the overall average, with 6 per cent achieving A or A* grades. In the short course, 8 per cent of students achieved an A or A*. To give an idea of the standard required, most examination boards require 80 per cent for an A grade and 90 per cent for an A*. The short course results in particular should be a cause for celebration.

Particular charisms, such as priesthood, come more like the dawn than a lightning bolt

Particular charisms, such as priesthood, come more like the dawn than a lightning bolt

Sara Maitland-The Tablet - Priests el Thu, Jul 23rd 2015

This month we are “losing” our parish priest – he is being deployed elsewhere in the diocese, and cannot be replaced because there is no one to replace him. What were within living memory seven independent parishes will be served by a single priest. It is challenging, exciting and sad (particularly for the congregations that will lose their Sunday Mass). I will, no doubt, be telling you all how we get on! But so far what it has done is made me think about “vocations”.

Number of new nuns in Britain trebles in five years

Number of new nuns in Britain trebles in five years

Rebecca Ratcliffe - The Guardian - Religious el Thu, Apr 23rd 2015

Women joining the church were keen to become part of a community that was committed to social issues. “In a really obvious sense, the women feel a religious calling to do so. On a more sociological level, these are women who have lived in the world and who find themselves in their late 20s, 30s or 40s making a conscious and hard choice to enter religious life.

Vocations are calls to embark on exodus to Promised Land, pope says

Vocations are calls to embark on exodus to Promised Land, pope says

Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service - Discernment el Thu, Apr 23rd 2015

"Responding to God's call, then, means allowing him to help us leave ourselves and our false security behind, and to strike out on the path which leads to Jesus Christ, the origin and destiny of our life and our happiness," the pope said in his message for the 2015 World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The day will be celebrated April 26 at the Vatican and in many dioceses around the world.