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The Great Inertia By Eugene Cullen Kennedy
The Song Taps
Cardinal George Voices Hope For Obama Administration, Points to Possible Obstacles To Our Desired Unity
Why so many pro-life Catholics backed Obama, in the Chicago SunTimes' Daily Southtown, By Andrew Greeley
Plenary Session Address by Cardinal George
Liberation theologian Gutirrez says hope takes work, By John L. Allen, Jr., Published: October 30, 2008
One of Many Precious Gifts Dean Hoge was to us!
Nourishment for Ministry -- 2008 - 2009
The multi-faceted challenges of poverty, By Father Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service
Is it possible to go on a fast from violent media?, By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
Daily Marriage Tips, Tips courtesy of Susan Vogt, MA, CFLE
Economic crisis shows why life shouldn't be built on money, pope says, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
The Loss of a Cherished Friend and Colleague, Eugene Hemrick
Tips for a Happy Marriage, Courtesy of Susan Vogt, MA, CFLE
Four Sfumature from the Popes trip to Sydney, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Priest's meditations on CDs aim to help people listen for God's voice, By Mary Ann Wyand, Catholic News Service
Benedict paints his own shade of green, By John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
Our Misconceptions about Suicide, Ron Rolheiser
Resilence, Fr. Paul, Frances Omodio, CSJ, LCSW-C, is a Continuing Care Therapist at SLI
Bread and Wine, Ron Rolheiser
More on Burke’s move to Vatican court, Posted on Jul 3, 2008, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Catholic University hosts seminar on causes, impacts of hoarding, By Brandy Wilson, Catholic News Service
Speakers say parishes thrive with strong leadership, management, By Catholic News Service
Church Chicago-Style, Author: William L. Droel, Acta Publications. Chicago, IL. 2008. Pp. 126
Oblates to focus their missionary zeal on secular culture of U.S., By J. Michael Parker, Catholic News Service
The Service of Authority and Obedience, Author: Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, Origins. Vol. 38. Number 5. June 12, 2008
Pope turns spotlight on St. Paul as model for modern Christians, By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Church leaders lack credibility, seem rigid, arrogant, June 25, 2008, By Andrew Greeley, Taken from the Chicago Times
Review of Studies on Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
, Sister Margaret John Kelly DC
New CARA report assesses likely Catholic influence on 2008 elections
, By Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
Priests urged to care for their bodies the way they care for souls, By Chaz Muth, Catholic News Service
Some Guidelines for Service, by Ron Rolheiser
Aphorism: A Short, Pointed Sentence Expressing A Wise Or Clever Observation Or A General Truth
Forgiveness
Time Is Not Your Friend, Richard Bakker, MA, CCDC, CPC, Vol. I No. 5 October/November 1997
Different Wavelengths: The Young Clergy and the Young Laity
Pastoral Aspects on Youth Ministry: A Response to Dean Hoge
Chastity And the Enchantment of Life, by Ron Rolheiser
Moms evangelize with vacation Bible school kits for Catholic children, By Paula Doyle, Catholic News Service
Former Dominican general tells Canadians vocations still vital, By Benedictine Abbot Peter Novecosky, Catholic News Service
Hispanics Will Soon Comprise More Than Half of U.S. Catholic Teens, Taken from the CARA Report, Georgetown University
More Marriage Tips
What do our newly ordained look like?, Taken from the CARA Report
Permanent Deacon Candidates Down 8 Percent, Taken from the CARA Report
A priest's perspective on pastoral assignments, Catholic News Service
'I Was Not Going to Let This Destroy Me', Face to Face With Her Daughter's Murderer, Will a Mother Ask for Mercy or Revenge?, By Bob Brown
Study says poor students do better at Catholic than at public schools, By Catholic News Service
The Many Faces of the Eucharist, By Ron Rolheiser
Fr. Paul, Frances Omodio, CSJ, LCSW-C, is a Continuing Care Therapist at SLI., Case Study: Fr. Paul
Centuries-old debate still rages over religion's role in public life, By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service
John Allen, National Catholic Reporter, The Health of Pope Benedict VI and Successors
Remembering Writer and Friend Tim Unsworth, Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service
Survey finds pope's visit got a big chunk of U.S. media's attention, By Patricia Zapor. Catholic News Service
Priest calls for new strategies to keep young adults in church, By Catholic News Service
Diverse leadership seen at summit as key to future of healthy church, By Karen Osborne, Catholic News Service
The story behind the pope's meeting with sex abuse victims; Cardinal O'Malley interview, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Baltimore pastor details evolution of multicultural ministry, By Chaz Muth, Catholic News Service
Michael Novak on Pope's U.S. Visit (Part 2), Interview With Theologian and Author, By Carrie Gress
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Donna Kelley, IHM, Psy.D., is a psychologist in the Talitha Life women’s program at SLI., From St. Luke’s Institute
Happy priests equal more priests, By Father Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service
Benedict on America: In his own words, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Mystic or Unbeliever, by Ron Rolheiser
Pope Says Dialogue Has a Purpose: Finding Truth, Greets Jews for Feast of Passover
Spokesman: US Church Can Move to Reconciliation, Father Lombardi Comments on Pope's Visit With Abuse Victims
Crises of Truth and Faith Linked, Says Pope, Addresses Representatives of Catholic Education
Study explores support for vocations, response to decline in priests, By Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
Vatican ambassador to U.S. talks of coming papal trip, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Eight questions American Catholics are asking, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
Young adult Catholics are interested in church ministry, study finds
A Spirituality of Martyrdom, by Ron Rolheiser
Make Some Resolutions To Your Resolution, Dana Dowd , M.S.P.T., Vol. XII, January/February, 2008
Seeing the Resurrection, By Ron Rolheiser
Find It Online -- Best Practices For Parishes
Major Findings On Catholic Attitudes Toward Sacramental Marriage, Taken from the CARA Report, Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate
Words Mean Ever So Much, Especially in Our Parish Bulletins --- Be Careful of What You Write!
Lord, When Did We See You?, Five lessons to make you think about the way we treat people. Possible stories for a homily
The biggest challenge facing the priesthood in 2008, By Father Eugene Hemrick
The Nature of Faith, by Ron Rolheiser
Jesus and Justice, by Ron Rolheiser
Synod of Bishops on the Bible already causing ferment; Good Friday prayer revised, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Catholic Preaching in the Multicultural Context of the United States of America, By Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta, Ga.
Experts on International Priests, Deacons, Lay and Hispanic Ministry, by Father John Kemper, S.S.
Happy priests equal more priests, By Father Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service
Sociologist’s new book shows Catholics changing with times, by Sherry Fisher - February 4, 2008
The Unexpected Monks, Taken from the Boston Globe
Catholic Identity is Still Very Much in!!, Beefing up the Catholic in Catholic charities, By John Allen, National Catholic Reporter
Images for Lent, by Ron Rolheiser
Father Schall on "Spe Salvi" (Part II), Says Pope a Universal Voice for the World, By Carrie Gress
Father James Schall on "Spe Salvi" (Part I), Jesuit Scholar Points to Pope's Insights Into True Hope, By Carrie Gress
Mary Catherine Hilkert, Bearing Wisdom -- The Vocation of the Preacher
On the Changing Model of Parishes, Interview With Father Yves le Saux of the Emmanuel Community, By Gisèle Plantec
Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage
Communications Ministry, given by John Allen, National Catholic Reporter NCR, At a meeting of rectors of cathedrals in Florida
Archbishop Niederauer on cathedral ministries, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
The Domestic and the Monastic, by Ron Rolheisser
Deciphering the Catholic Vote
Daily Marriage Tips, Tips courtesy of Susan Vogt, MA, CFLE
Study: Young Adult Catholics and Their Future in Ministry, Interim Report on the 2007 Survey of The Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders, Dean R. Hoge and Marti R. Jewell, Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership
Fr. General's Homily, Gesu Church, Sunday, January 20, 2008, Mass of Thanksgiving
The Paradox of Our Age
Vatican official says pope does not want to abandon liturgical reform, By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
What If?, Ron Rolheiser
Fr. Joe, Relapse Prevention, by Reverend James Gordon
Fr. Eric, Sr. Jane & Br. Bob, Joseph P. Collins Jr., D.O., a psychiatrist, is Director of Medical Services at SLI
Clapton, Blues and Conversion, Ron Rolheiser
Marini's book on liturgy: The future of the liturgy is the future of Christianity, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Vatican's clergy congregation unveils Web site with important texts, By Catholic News Service
No Longer Church Goers, Eugene Hemrick
My Christmas and New Year’s Wish for You, Gene Hemrick
Advent Longing, by Ron Rolheisser
Sex abuse settlement, the pope's visit and ecumenism: Cardinal Mahony speaks with NCR, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
The Prominence of Truth in the Priesthood
Once a Priest - Always a Priest, A Story I Heard and Will Never Forget, by Ron Hindle
The John Jay study of clergy sex abuse challenges evangelical Catholics, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
The Other Health Crisis, Why Priests Are Coping Poorly, Paul Stanosz
Pontiff Extols Jerome's Biblical Insights, Comments on the Scholar's Many Lessons
The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Catholics Becoming Mainstream America, From the CARA Report
Finding the Strength to Reach Across Differences, by Ron Rolheiser
Seeking the Outlines of the Church of Tomorrow, From the CARA Report
Compared to Others, Clergy are Most Satisfied with Work and Happiest in Life, Taken from the CARA Report
Facing Resentments and Careerism Truthfully in our Priesthood, By Gene Hemrick
Putting Truth to Work in the Priesthood, by Eugene Hemrick
Signs of life in Latin America, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Father, What are You Really About?
Global South under represented in college of cardinals, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, Another well thought out analysis by NCR
Testimony by Tony Snow -- An outstanding testimony from Tony Snow, President Bush's Press Secretary, and his fight with cancer.
Ongoing Education is a Sine Qua Non for the Priesthood, Study is Ministry!, By Eugene Hemrick
The Struggle to Bless by Ron Rolheiser
The Making of a Priest by Carol Farthing, Ph.D.
Father, Please Keep Your Contemplative Edge Razor Sharp!, Eugene Hemrick
How Honest Are We Priests With Our Health?, Eugene Hemrick, A Chapter from Gene Hemrick’s soon to be published New Book
John Allen Reporting, National Catholic Reporter, An Interview with Cardinal George of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Lost is a Place Too, By Ron Rolheiser
CARA reports uptick in Catholic college seminarian enrollment figures, By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
Restlessness on a Friday Night, by Ron Rolheisser
A Meditation on Looking Back to Learn How Far We Have Come And How Grateful We Should Be, And Whether Our Present Age Has Made Real Progress Or Regressed In Some Ways
Self-Disclosure: References in the sermon to the preacher’s life
Carl J. Peter Lecture - A Vocation to Preach
Why is Fr. Peter Phan under investigation?, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
Multicultural preaching
U.S. mission priests want church updates -- but on the short side, By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
A Crisis of Faith or of the Imagination?, By Ron Rolheisser
A Survey of Health Services given by Churches, conducted by the National Council of Churches USA (NCC) with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Priests of Integrity, By Carol M. Lackie
A Conspiracy Against Interiority, by Ron Rolheisser
Gallup Catholic student brings smiles to kids with birth defects, By Melissa Nicholson, Catholic News Service
The Silence of Life, by Ron Rolheiser
The deathbed friendship between a bishop and an atheist, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr., The National Catholic Reporter
Church Attendance an International Concern
The Latest on the Permanent Diaconate
Making God Known, Loved, and Served: The Future of Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in the United States, Notre Dame Task Force on Catholic Education, Final Report, Dec. 2006, University of Notre Dame Press
John Allen Reporting On Tridentine Mass, National Catholic Reporter – An excellent way to keep Catholic Updated!!
Fewer Parishes Being Entrusted to Someone Other than a Priest, From the CARA Report, Summer 2007
Our Unfinished Symphony, by Ron Rolheiser
The Church’s Changing Face, By Andrew M. Greeley, America, August 13, 2007
Understanding Suicide
Survey says excess TV bad for Americans individually and collectively, By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
Religion in the Public Arena, The Vital Role of Spiritual Values, By Father John Flynn, L.C.
Wrestling with God
Here Come the Evangelical Catholics, By William Portier
Cardinal: Pope's Book Goes Against the Grain, Says Ideas Are Original and Pointed
The Vatican's changing relationship with Europe, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Books offer insights into where our food comes from, Reviewed by William Droel, Catholic News Service
Pedophilia and the Priesthood, "A Crime Against the Most Weak"
Study confirms disconnect seen between marriage, parenthood, By Kaitlynn Riely, Catholic News Service
Catholic Identity and Apologetics in a Post-Modern Age, The 2005 Hecker Lecture, Richard R. Gaillardetz, Ph.D., Murray/Bacik Professor of Catholic Studies, University of Toledo
Ex-college president 'transformed' by experiences teaching in Africa, By George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic News Service
Year of St. Paul: Focus on the Bible
Struggle to reassert traditional Catholic identity scores two wins, All Things Catholic, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Preparing to Preach: The Art and Skill of Paying Attention, The spirituality of the homilist begins and ends with paying attention to the scriptures and to life, by Father Robert Schoenstene
Lay ecclesial ministry and the feminization of the church, By John Allen, The National Catholic Reporter
Our Three Temptations, By Ron Rollheiser
Author reports 'good girls' are speaking out against promiscuity, By Andrea Slivka, Catholic News Service
Pope relaxes restrictions on use of Tridentine Mass, By John Thavis
Eloquence is Timeless, Augustine and the modern-day media have something in common: They tap into the power of good communication, By C. Colt Anderson, Associate Professor, St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein, IL
Current Words Worth Pondering, By David Gibson
Wider Use of Latin Mass Likely, Vatican Officials Say, By Laurie Goodstein and Ian Fisher
Father Cantalamessa on Pope's Book, Pontifical Household Preacher Comments on Sunday's Readings
Pope meets bishops, discusses decision on pre-Vatican II liturgy, By John Thavis and Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
New books offer assistance to those facing illness, loss, By Catholic News Service
Mindfulness: Living With The Lights On, Hetty Irmer, LGSW, St. Luke’s Institute, Vol. 9, No. 4
New glossary seeks to improve Catholics' literacy about their faith, By Kaitlynn Riely, Catholic News Service
The Conscience of Our Age, Interview With Father Vincent Twomey
The Search for Perfection, Babies Eliminated as New Eugenics Gains Force, By Father John Flynn, L.C.
Loneliness and God's Pleasure, Ron Rolheiser
Suffering Writ Large
Athanasius Defended God's Closeness, Says Pope, Address Focused on Foe of Arianism
Moral Loneliness, by Ron Rolheisser
Overcoming Hypersensitivity, by Ron Rolheisser
Climate Change Strikes the Poor
Roadway Commandments
Theologians challenged to set the pace for inclusive conversations, John Allen, National Catholic Reporter
Spokesman: Pope Sees Heart of Culture's Problems, Defends Pontiff's Estimation of "Educational Emergency"
Bush Hears of Sant'Egidio's Philosophy
National hot line to offer listening ear to priests in crisis, By Ann Piasecki, Catholic News Service
Chicago shutters one of nation's last Catholic seminaries, By Don Babwin, Associated Press Writer
A Forgotten Saint: Unearthing San Clemente's, Remembering St. Petronilla's Legacy, By Elizabeth Lev
Is now the time to beatify and canonize Pope Pius XII?, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
On Wars Thought Holy, Interview With Marco Meschini
Conference focuses on best management practices for parishes, By Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Will I Get Better in Treatment?, Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, Ph.D., D. Min, Vol. XI, No.1, January/February, 2007
More than 20,000 in Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation, Taken from the CARA Report
Pastoring Multiple Parishes: Top Ten Best Practices, Taken from “Pastoring Multiple Parishes,” by Mark Mogilka, a planning booklet for the Diocese of Green Bay
On Tertullian, "Accomplished a Great Step in the Development of the Trinitarian Dogma"
Sorting out the results of the Latin American bishops' meeting, Things Catholic, by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
Understanding the Mind and Heart of Pope Benedict XVI, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
Dear CUA, don't kill the messenger
Beauty, Faith … and Weddings, Interview With Designer Justina McCaffrey
Father Cantalamessa on Witness, The Pontifical Household Preacher Comments on Sunday's Readings
Immigrants and their families: God’s People Caught in the Middle of Politics, Advocates say immigration bill a good start but in need of amending, By Patricia Zapor, Catholic News Service
A Call for Accuracy, not only in the media, but in everything we communicate, Vatican official: Media nonsense on religion often reflects ignorance, By Catholic News Service
Advisory - Best Sellers, By Catholic News Service
Benedict's priorities: Feeding humanity's spiritual and material hunger, All Things Catholic, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Origen's Teachings on Prayer and Church, "The Privileged Path to Knowing God Is Love"
Lectio Divina: A moment of reading and listening, The Clerestory • Spring 2007, Produced by St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle, IL
The meaning of vocation for baptized Christians, Archbishop Philip Wilson, Archbishop in Australia
Speech by Very Rev. Louis V. Iasiello, OFM, PhD to The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, New York City -- April 29, 2007
Papal Address to Theology Professors, "Listen to the Answers That the Christian Faith Gives Us"
Pope's new book addresses key concerns for this pontificate: Christ is key, Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Survey shows average age of priests to be ordained in '07 is 35, By Catholic News Service
Changing Faiths: Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion -- Taken from the Pew Report [Other parts of report have been posted prior to this report --- see Home Page]
The Latest on Hispanics and Religion, Taken from the Pew Hispanic Center and the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
Hold your breath for the next media frenzy: The Latin Mass document is coming, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
On Clement of Alexandria, "One of the Great Promoters of Dialogue Between Faith and Reason"
Spontaneity and Health, Stephen F. Kopp, MS, TEP, Vol. IX, No.1, January/February, 2005
The Reason for Music and Its Role in Worship, by Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic Best-Sellers List for May 2007, Catholic Book Publishers Association
Synopsis of Pope's Book, "Jesus of Nazareth"
Statistics released on enrollment, staffing in U.S. Catholic schools, by Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
Why hasn't Catholicism had a more positive effect?, All Things Catholic, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Latest sex abuse report finds drop in reported victims, By Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service
Survey checks Catholic attitudes on immigration, terrorism, bishops, By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
To Be Or Not To Be An Ugly American Will Depend Greatly On How We Treat Our Immigrants And Champion Human Dignity, Why so many walls?, By Father Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service
Origin and Use of the Paschal Candle
Strengthening Catholic Identity
Trust, in government as elsewhere, fast to lose and slow to regain, By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
On St. Irenaeus of Lyons, "The First Great Theologian of the Church"
Cardinal Hummes on Priestly Celibacy, "Christ's Precious Gift to His Church"
Monasticism and Benedict are the Rage of the Day! But Why?
Christianity for Beginners, by Carmen Acevedo Butcher
Bishop, victims have spirited talk about child sex abuse cover-ups, By Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service
On St. Justin Martyr, He Considered Christianity the "True Philosophy"
Sobrino's notification: a sign of things to come, Posted on Mar 16, 2007 10:12am CST., All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr., Friday, Mar. 16, 2007 - Vol. 6, No. 28
Benedict XVI Highlights 1st Century Papal Primacy, Begins Audience Series on Apostolic Fathers
In Harm's Way, Catholic News Service
"The Church Has a Sacramental, Not Political Structure"
Questions raised by Victor Klimoski in the book Priestly Ministry in Multiple Parishes
Address Of His Holiness Benedict XVI To The Confessors, Who Serve In The Four Papal Basilicas Of Rome, Clementine Hall, Monday, 19 February 2007
Ecology makes the Catholic mega-trend list, by John L. Allen, Jr., Friday, Mar. 2, 2007 - Vol. 6, No. 26
Pope Answers Seminarians, "A Day Without the Eucharist Is Incomplete"
Pope encourages priests to face challenges with trust in God's love, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Papal Address for Symposium of Secular Institutes, "God Is All and Will Be All In Your Lives"
Relating to the Opposite Sex, Interview With Author of "Men and Women Are From Eden"
Papal Message for Lent 2007, "They Shall Look on Him Whom They Have Pierced"
Right and left join forces to oppose brave new world of biotechnology, Posted on Feb 9, 2007 09:25am CST., All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr., Friday, Feb. 9, 2006, Vol. 6, No. 23
Study finds alumni value Catholic college experience, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Diocesan Presbyterate Examines Its Role: Priests of Wilmington, Del., Origins: February 15, 2007. Vol. 36. No. 35
Sociologists see strong identity, less commitment in young Catholics, By Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
On Christian Unity, "It Is Not We Who Organize the Unity of the Church"
A Success Story on “Where there is a will, there is a way.”, Airmen race against time for Manta kids, by Maj. Chris Hemrick, 478th Expeditionary Operations Squadron Public Affairs
Religious called to imagine new future, By Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Caution Over Interreligious Marriages Is Reiterated, Church in Italy Takes Special Note of Catholic-Muslim Unions
Principles to remember for those in responsible church positions
Wilmington bishop approves priests' plan to address clergy shortage
Religious opposition to homosexuality increasingly a question of law, Posted on Feb 1, 2007 15:51pm CST., All Things Catholic, National Catholic Reporter, by John L. Allen, Jr., Friday, Feb. 2, 2006 - Vol. 6, No. 22
Benedict XVI: Educate Children in Beauty, Media Day Message Focuses on Youth
Notre Dame task force issues report on future of Catholic schools, By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service
The Role of Feelings in Looking Back, Sheila M. Harron, Ph.D., Vol. VIII, No.3, May/June, 2004, St. Luke’s Institute. Silver Springs, MD
Law, Lawyers, the Court, and Catholicism
Family Trends, Pressures on Married Life Continue to Grow, By Father John Flynn
Congress more religiously diverse; Catholics still well represented, By Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
"Horizontalism … Does Damage to Catholic Faith and Worship", Cardinal Arinze Address to Institut Supérieur de Liturgie
Attending Sunday Mass at Other Parishes -- And a Last Word on Christmastide
The Bishop, a Prophetic Voice for Reconciliation, Author: Bishop Gregory Aymond, Origins. Jan. 4. 2007. Vol. 36. No. 29
Musicians, people in pews differ on what encourages singing in church
Pope Benedict XVI's Address of January 14, 2007 on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Explaining the Mass During Mass, And More on Christmas
Markets and Morality, Debating the Role of Self-Interest, by Father John Flynn
Recent Catholic Trends, taken from the Contemporary Catholic Trends poll conducted by LeMoyne College in Syracuse and Zogby International
Mindfulness: Living With The Lights On, Hetty Irmer, LGSW, St. Luke’s Institute. Vol. 9, No. 4, September/October, 2005
Ten Mega Trends According to John Allen, The National Catholic Reporter
A Letter From A Parish Priest to His Bishop on the Cleansing of the Cups
Discussion on the possibility of taking a closer look at celibacy in the priesthood, Triggered by recent statement from Rome on celibacy’s place in the priesthood, For more reactions see NCR John Allen Reporting, From John Allen National Catholic Report
John L. Allen Jr., National Catholic Reporter, Curial cardinal says celibacy 'not a dogma,' can be discussed
Families Under Pressure, Marriage, Funding and Faith Intertwine, By Father John Flynn
Great symbols from pope and patriarch, but no breakthroughs, By John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
Speech given at St Anselmo in Rome - 'Benedict and the future of Europe', 21st November 2006
From the Introduction of Benedict XVI's New Book, "A First Glance at the Secret of Jesus"
Address By the Holy Father during his Meeting with the Clergy, Warsaw Cathedral, 25 May 2006
My Thanksgiving Wish for You, Gene Hemrick
Benedict XVI, top aides to discuss Milingo and celibacy, Posted on Nov 14, 2006 04:51am CST, By John L. Allen, Jr.,
New York
Pro-life Outlook After the U.S. Elections, Interview With Russell Shaw
Why the pope criticized careerism in the church, by Father Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service
Do you have to be smart to be a priest?, Father Louis Cameli, Origins. Oct. 26, 2006. Vol. 36. Number 20
Considerations for Seminary Educators, Bishop Kicanas, Origins Oct. 26, 2006. Vol. 36. Num. 20
Pope Recalls Padre Pio and His Works, "Faith in God and Scientific Research Cooperate"
John Allen Reporting from Rome, A National Catholic Reporter Article, Papal appointments have been moderates and pastors
Who will say no to Benedict XVI?, Posted on Oct 27, 2006 09:39am CST, All Things Catholic by John L. Allen, Jr.
Secularism Won't Satisfy, Pope Tells Irish Bishops, He Also Urges Them to Bring Healing to Sex-Abuse Victims
Money, abuse and communion bans: U.S. bishops meet with Benedict, By John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
On Judas Iscariot and Matthias, "Never Despair of God's Mercy", Pope Benedict XVI
Iraqi death numbers rise should spur troop withdrawal, U.S. Catholic peace leaders say, by Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service
Pope set to liberalize use of Pre-Vatican II Mass, by John L. Allen, Rome Reporter
The Softer Side Of Fitness, Dana Dowd, M.S.P.T., Vol. X, No.3
Fitness Gains, Vol. VIII, No. 5, November 2004
Prayer and Science Help in Pain Relief, Says Pope, Benedict XVI Helps Mark Anniversary of a Key Project of Padre Pio's
Vatican Document on Corruption, "Makes Societies Less Just and Less Open", "The Fight Against Corruption"
John Allen Reporting from Rome, A National Catholic Reporter Report, Avery Dulles and the Muslims
John Allen Reporting, Taken from the National Catholic Reporter, The BBC Documentary on Sex Crimes in the Vatican
Faith-based political guidance: What's out there, by Catholic News Service
Timeshifting, Carol Farthing, Ph.D., Vol. X, No.4, September/October, 2006
Inside or outside church structures, Catholics engage change, By Joe Feuerherd, Washington
Ministering to the Gay Community, from John Allen Reporting from Rome, National Catholic Reporter
Speakers say church needs to see ministry, roles in new light, by Patricia Zapor, Catholic News Service
Scriptural Basis of the Mass as Sacrifice -- And More on Withholding Holy Communion
John Allen Reporting from Rome, On Benedict and the Muslims
Pope Says Dialogue With Islam Vital for Future, Meets With Muslim Leaders and Diplomats, Castel Gandolfo, Italy, September 25, 2006
Pope Benedict's Address to Leaders of Muslim Communities in Italy, Castel Gandolfo, Italy, September 25, 2006
Vatican Statement on Pope's Words About Islam, "A Clear and Radical Rejection of the Religious Motivation for Violence"
Pope Benedict XVI Takes on Muslims and also our culture of reason -- Faith, Reason and the University -- Memories and Reflections
Pope Benedict XVI on Islam and the West
In a scholarly lecture, the pope reflects on crisis of faith, reason, By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Bishop Joseph E. Kurtz on Marriage
Facts and Figures That Are Changing Parish Structures
Sant’Egidio at work, Religions as "Precious Resources of Peace", Address by Andrea Riccardi in Assisi
Experiences of Priests Ordained Five to Nine Years
The Morale of Today’s Priests, Taken from Experiences of Priests Ordained Five to Nine Years
Does Peace Have a Chance?, Interview With Professor of University of Valencia
Vatican Criticizes New Stem Cell Procedure, It's Still Manipulation, Says Bishop Sgreccia
Recommendations for Raising Morale Among Priests
John Allen Reporting From Rome -- A Follow Up On Pope Benedict XVI's Remarks on Working Too Much
Study on Priests Nearing Completion, Infuential Writers, Periodicals, and Websites
Interview with Samuel Escobar, Conducted August 14, 2006, By John L. Allen, Jr.
U.S. churches key in integrating Mexicans into U.S., says study, By Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service
Creation and Evolution, John L. Allen, Jr., Reporting From Rome
The Challenges of Support Groups and Their Benefits, Fr. Rob, Frances Omodio, CSJ, LCSW-C is a Continuing Care Therapist at SLI
What is Happening with Marriages These Days and How are Priests Perceived in Supporting Married Life?, Executive Summary, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, Family, Laity, Women and Youth Secretariat
The Decline of Common Meaning in the Church, Bishop Edward Braxton, Origins, August 3, 2006. Vol.36. Number 10
Fr. Jeff and Loneliness
Pope says being silent about Christianity will not increase peace
How do older, younger priests differ?, By James D. Davison, Ph.D.
Father Cantalamessa on How to Live Vacation, Pontifical Household Preacher on This Sunday's Gospel
They're Back! Church Bulletins: Thank God for church ladies who look cuter on a computer!
Thoughts About the Priesthood
Yet another church movement working to make Christ alive in the hearts of people, Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
Founded by a Group of Students
Case Study: Father Joe, Taken From St. Luke's Institute, Ellen M. Griffiths, RD, MPH, Clinical Dietician at Saint Luke Institute
Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit to Spain and Message for Family Life, John Allen Reporting from Rome, A National Catholic Reporter Article
Padre Pio on Anxiety
A Possible Sainthood in the Making That Shows Truth Always Wins Out, Taken from the National Catholic Reporter,
The Word from John Allen
The Shalom Catholic Community, Yet another lay community doing apostolic work
Profound Thoughts on Christ by Profound Thinkers
A Scripture Lesson on James the Less by Pope Benedict XVI
The Sant'Egidio Community
-- Established in Rome in '60s
How Bad/Good Is Mass Attendance in the Church?, John Allen Reporting from Rome, National Catholic Reporter - a paper well worth supporting
The Militia Christi
Catholic Bishops to Debate Mass Changes, By Gillian Flaccus, The Associated Press, Thursday, June 15, 2006; 7:58 AM
Young adults give little, but most goes to church
Youth Arise -- An Interdenominational Youth Prayer Movement
I've Found God, Say Man Who Cracked Genome, By Steven Swinford, Taken from the Sunday Times
On Pope Benedict XVI and his quiet way of pontificating, John L. Allen, Jr., Taken from National Catholic Reporter
Memores Domini Lay Association -- Who are they and what do they stand for?
Some Statistics and Facts about Evangelization and Ecumenism Among Hispanics
Address of Andrea Riccardi on Psalm 112, "A Charisma Is a Gift, Not a Utopia"
Ecumenism for America’s Hispanic Christians, Father Rausch, SJ, Origins. June 1. Vol. 36. No.3
Benedict XVI's Long Vision of the Movements, Archbishop Rylko Tells of Pope's Views
Catholic Movement for Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Established by Students Group
Movements as Response to Need
Policy Implications for Parish Management
Place and Role of Movements in the Church
(Part 1), Interview with Father Arturo Cattaneo, Professor of Canon Law
Place and Role of Movements in the Church (Part 2), Interview With Father Arturo Cattaneo
Overall Priests' Compensation Increased since 2002
'On Eagle's Wings' On Top in Catholic Music Survey, Taken from the CARA Report
Deacon Candidates Decrease, Aspirants Increase
Numbers of Religious Decreasing, Reveals Church's Statistical Yearbook
A Cry To Youth Ministry and Especially Its Need Today!!, Solidarity With the Next Generation, Rome Meeting Highlights Responsibilities and Challenges
The Priest as Shepherd, Not Careerist, Pope Benedict XVI, Origins, May 25, 2006. Vol. 36. Number 2
Catholics not swayed by 'Da Vinci Code,' according to poll
Inspiring Thoughts of Pope John Paul II That Apply To Everyday Life Today, Taken from the National Catholic Reporter, John Allen Jr. Reporting
Sociologist offers solutions to growing divide among U.S. priests
A New Debate Over the Old Question About Participation in the Mass, Reported in The National Catholic Reporter
An Excellent Article for Fighting Depression, Art Therapy & Healing, Anne Corson, M.A., ATR-BC, Vol. X, No.2, January/February, 2006, St. Luke’s Institute
Br. Bob -- A Case Study by Lynn M. Levo, CSJ, Ph.D.
Priests' morale reported high despite hurt, anger at abuse crisis, By Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Poll: Americans more pro-life but still don't grasp how far Roe goes
A Lay Movement Well Worth Emulating, For More On The Sant’Egidio Community Go To Links On Our Web Site
An Excellent Article on Joseph Ratzinger by one of his students, The Old Church, Taken from Commonweal April 21, 2006, For the entire article, please see Commonweal
Learning More About Pope Benedict XVI, John Allen Reporting from Rome -- National Catholic Reporter
John Allen Reporting from Rome on The Gospel of Judas and Benedict on Scripture, Our gratitude to The National Catholic Reporter for making this possible!
Cardinal asks people not to support immigration-related boycott May 1, By Catholic News Service
Transcript for April 16, Meet The Press, Joan Chittister, Michael Lerner, Jon Meacham, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Richard Neuhaus, Joel Osteen
Men let cameras in on their vocation discernment for cable TV series, By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
What Do We Mean When We Say International Priests Need To Be Inculturated?, Taken From the Study International Priests in America, [Already cited on our website], by Dr. Seung Ai Yang
It's All How Long You Hold It -- Reflections on Dealing with the Burdens of Life
Reflections on the first year of Pope Benedict XVI, By John L. Allen, Jr.
Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Illinois on Immigration Reform, March 2006
A New DVD About Pope John Paul II: A Pope Toward Holiness: Chronicle of a Pontificate
“Promoting and Sustaining Marriage as a Community of Life and Love”, A Colloquium of Social Scientists and Theologians, October 24-25, 2005, Marriage as a Unitive and Procreative Partnership, John S. Grabowski, Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
Pope, cardinals discuss several issues, including dialogue with Islam, By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
A year after Pope Benedict's election, world sees new style of papacy, By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
An Interview with Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, former superior general of the Jesuits, by John Allen, The National Catholic Reporter
Some Thoughts on Celibacy from the book The Risk of Discipleship
Drafting the New Program of Priestly Formation: A Labor of Love, Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt
Responding with a True “Amen”, Taken from the book Active Participation at Mass: What it is and How to Attain it
Practical Suggestion in regard to International Priests, by Dr. Seung Ai Yang
John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter on his take of Pope Benedict’s understanding of women
A Good Suggestion by Rev. Michael Heher for Better Working Together with International Priests
How Pope Benedict XVI might respond to South America
Doctrinal head: Openly gay priests make it tough to represent Christ, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Capitalism in the Dock, An Interesting analysis of the market and free-market policies, New York February 18, 2006,
A zenit.org report
Author says McGivney bio could help restore respect for priests, By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
The Touch of the Master's Hand
A unique way of dealing with the priest shortage other than importing priests, recommended by Rev. Virgilio Elizondo in International Priests in America [Study already cited on our website]
Recent Background History on International Priests Coming to the United States, taken from the study: International Priests in American [Already cited on our website]
The Armed Forces Trying To Define Their Ethical and Moral Responsibilities in an Unconventional War
John Allen of The National Catholic Reporter and The Catholic News Service
on the possibility of new Cardinals being appointed
Beware of the new Devils within our Midst – Cyber-sex and Cyber-relating, Taken from St. Luke’s Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland, "Fr. Kevin and Sister Karen"
Vatican official: Spiritual reform must begin with religious orders, By John Thavis
The Theologian's View, by Father John Perry, SJ and The Navy Chaplain's View, by Father Louis V. Iasiello, OFM
An Excerpt from the article: Finding Needed Wisdom and Courage During Difficult Days, by Bishop Tod Brown
Progress, new challenges seen for black Catholic community, By Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Commentary on Pope Benedict XVI’s First Encyclical, by Mark Stricherz
Survey Shows Catholics Who Give Most Want More Church Accountability, by Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
John Allen Jr. Reporting from Rome for the National Catholic Reporter, on The Next Consistory
Fr. Joe, A Case Study
All I Want For Christmas is a Few More Priests, by Fr. Jonathan Foster, O.F.M., Mayslake Ministries Second Journey: A Quarterly Newsletter of Mayslake, Ministries, Inc.
Taken From John Allen Reporting From Rome in the National Catholic Reporter, Pope Benedict XVI on truth as our best means for achieving peace and justice
Fraternal correction in this day and age, and especially in our priesthood?, Father Eugene Hemrick
Solitude vs. Isolation, Andrew Martin, Psy.D., Vol. VIII, No.2., March-April, 2004, Taken From St. Luke’s Institute, Silver Springs, Maryland
The greatest terror in terrorism for our country, by Father Eugene Hemrick
Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, For the Celebration of the World Day of Peace
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, Authors: U.S. Bishops, Origins Dec. 1, 2005, Vol. 35, Number 25
Despite disagreements, Catholic women said to be committed to church, By Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
Vatican letter says norms on priesthood must be 'faithfully observed', By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Parish event for high school students combines Mass, supper, 'Narnia', by Pat Norby, Catholic News Service
Homosexuality: The Essentialist Argument Continues to Erode, By A. Dean Byrd, Ph.D., MBA, MPH
More Insights and Discussion on the Vatican Document on Gays, John Allen, National Catholic Reporter
Doubt Is Their Co-Pilot, More Americans are shunning traditional religions and turning to upstart faiths such as Universism, whose sole dogma is uncertainty, by Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Bishops, seminary officials react to document on gays and priesthood, By Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service
Vatican document on homosexuals raises series of delicate questions, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Bishop Says Edict Allows Some Gay Priests, U.S. Catholics at Odds Over Interpretation of Vatican's New Directive, By Alan Cooperman, Washington Post Staff Writer, Wednesday, November 30, 2005; Page A01
Vatican says no ordaining homosexuals, men who support 'gay culture', By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Papal premiere: Yet another pope movie gets Vatican screening, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Commenting on a Conversation with John Allen in the National Catholic Reporter
Congregation for Catholic Education Instruction
Concerning the Criteria of Vocational Discernment
Regarding Persons With Homosexual Tendencies In View Of Their Admission to Seminaries and Holy Orders
Roundtable Discussion on Confession
The Demographics on Lay Ministers, Taken from Lay Parish Minsters: A Study of Emerging Leadership by David DeLambo, associate director of pastoral planning for the Diocese of Cleveland
The Statistics on the Financial Compensation and Benefits of Lay Ministers
Taken from Origins Nov. 17, 2005 Vol 35, #23, Indicators of a good parish
John Allen Reporting from Rome on the Issue of Gays in the Seminary, Taken from the National Catholic Reporter
What Does a First Assignment Look Like?, A Study Conducted by The Life Cycle Institute and the Seminary Division of the National Catholic Educational Association in Washington DC
Study finds U.S. Catholic teens less religious than Protestant teens, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
What One or Two Persons' Writings Have the Most Influence on Your Priesthood?, Taken from the recent study of priests ordained five to nine years
President of Bishops' Conference gives heavy emphasis to state of today's
priesthood, Presidential Address At The Bishops’ Conference in Washington DC, Bishop William Skystad, DD
An Interview with Archbishop Leveda on his new role of following Pope
Benedict
Youth Ministry and the Socioreligious Lives of White and Hispanic Catholic Teens in the U.S. [NSYR]
The Ministry and Experience of Parish Life Coordinators
Theology On Tap As Reported in the New York Times by Katie Zezima, Published: November 12, 2005
Home visits seen as way to reach unchurched Hispanics, By Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service
New study finds lay ecclesial ministry still growing in United States
Washington Theological Union, Distinguished Service Award Celebration,
Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin
Saving Fr. Ryan: understanding the good priest, by Eugene Kennedy
The Word From Rome, By John L. Allen, Jr.
Where Are Our Manners/Civility/Gentleness?
Key Question: How Is Jesus Present in the Eucharist?, Father F.J. Moloney, Expert at Synod, Responds
Rossetti: Most Priests Well-Adjusted and Happy
Benedict XVI's Interview on Polish Television, John Paul II "Is Always Close to Me"
John Allen Reporting from Rome – A National Catholic Reporter Report – A good newspaper to support
Busyness, by Lynn M. Levo, CSJ, Ph.D.
No ban on gays expected in Vatican document; will advise 'prudential judgement' by John L. Allen Jr.
Archbishop says he's not speaking for Vatican on gays in seminaries
A New Movement Afoot
-- The Catholic Alliance for the Common Good
Vatican Document on Gay Priests
The Latest Study on Radio Indecency
Lectio Divina -- A source of spiritual strength for us all
Final days, last words of Pope John Paul II
Taken from the National Catholic Reporter, Reactions to Hurrican Katrina; The Romans, the Orthodox and primacy; The pope and Turkey; Testimony of a cab driver; 40th anniversary of Dei Verbum; Oscar Romero's cause, by John L. Allen, Jr.
World Youth Day, taken From the National Catholic Reporter
Catholic church has no national voice in America anymore, Tom Roberts NCR editor
The Need for the Rosary in our Times, Taken from The Rosary of Our Lady, by Romano Guardini
Pope, in spotlight, outlines priorities, style of emerging papacy, By John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Case Study: Father Juan -- The Story of a Priest from Central America
Some New Facts and Figures on the Priesthood, Taken from “Report on Survey of 2005 Priestly Ordinations, by Dr. Dean R. Hoge
Closing Thoughts on Celibacy, Taken from articles in Commonweal
Reporting From Rome, by John L. Allen, Jr., Cologne, Germany
When the virtue of love is studied, according to St. Thomas Aquinas, it consists, among other virtues, in: Mercy, Beneficence, Joy, Peace, and FRATERNAL CORRECTION
Trying to Figure Out Who You Really Are?
Here is what St. Ignatius would say on this
John L. Allen, Jr., Reporting from Rome, National Catholic Reporter
The Ten Guiding Principles of Discernment
Pope John Paul II was world's conscience, modern-day apostle, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Evolution and Christianity, By John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter
The Latest from Rome, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Different Ecclesiology That Comes with International Priests
Father, How Do You See The Priesthood? by Eugene Hemrick
Joseph Ratzinger on Uncertainty and Doubt, from An Introduction to Christianity
Arguments Against Bringing in International Priests
The Church’s Kerygmatic Functions: Broadcasting the Seizure of Power
International Priests in American History, taken from the Study: International Priests: New Ministers in the Catholic Church in the United States, by Dean R. Hoge and Aniedi Okure, O.P.
Motivations of Priests to Come to America, taken from International Priests: New Ministers in the Catholic Church in the United States, by Dean R. Hoge and Aniedi Okure, O.P.
International Priests: New Ministers in the Catholic Church in the United States, Dean R. Hoge and Aniedi Okure, O.P.
NFPC Hosts Consultation on Priests from Other Countries Serving in the United States
The Priesthood Ordination Class of 2005 -- Some of our Ordinands Respond to the Question: “People would be surprised to know that I . . ."
Archbishop urges better use of consultation structures in church, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Where Are The Young Adult Catholic Men? Some thoughts on the ongoing shortage of priests, from The Priest, Our Sunday Visitor, by Francis Kelly Scheets, O.S.C.
Lay ecclesial ministry discussed at bishops' meeting, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Brother Paul -- Case Study: Brother Paul, by Joseph Bachand, MS, Th.D
Fr. Jeff and Loneliness, by Lynn M. Levo, CSJ, Ph.D.
Reporting from Rome, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Newly ordained priests come from varied backgrounds, by Christina Capecchi, Catholic News Service
Not many sound bites: New pope's discourses defy simplistic headlines, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
In spiritual matters, kids take their cues from Dad by David Murrow
The Church in Crisis: Pope Benedict’s Theological Vision, by Joseph A. Komonchak in Commonweal June 2005
Painting honoring Pope John Paul II is unveiled at U.S. Capitol
Young adults of all faiths have similar needs, wants, study finds, by Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
Address of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the Clergy of Rome
Priests Must Take Kindness Seriously, by Father Eugene Hemrick
For pope, dialogue does not mean toning down doctrinal teachings, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
New Vatican doctrine chief a theologian who knows pastoral issues, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
A Papal Foreword by John M. Haas
Diversity and Inclusion by Any Means: Making Room for the Disabled, taken from The Pastors Bible Study
To Tell the Truth, Thoughts on the Virtue of Truth by Romano Guardini
Jesuit officials say America editor resigned after Vatican complaints, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Priests’ Spirituality Key to Pastoral Excellence
Cries of Lament -- from the book: Faith That Dares To Speak
A New Twist To Raising The Weekly Collection
Cardinal Ratzinger's Haven in Tuscany, Testimony of Religious of Cloistered Benedictine Monastery
Jews Praise Pope’s Commitment
The Pope Without A Country, by Martin Mosebach
Un inicio de pontificado lleno de simbólicas novedades, El palio, el «Anillo del Pescador» y la visita al sepulcro de san Pedro
Understanding the Depths of Meditation, taken from The Dark Night of the Soul [Posted on our website]
The Spirit of Selma by Marc DelMonico
Unique Reflections on Pope John Paul II, Rev. Joseph F. Wimmer, OSA, Associate Professor, Sacred Scripture, Washington Theological Union
Heady days — but not as clear as we pretend, by Owen Phelps, Rockford Diocese
The Church as God’s Avant-garde by Harvey Cox in The Secular City [already posted]
When Priests Listen, taken from the book: Faith That Dare To Speak with a commentary by Fr. Gene Hemrick
Daring to Question, Taken from the book: Faith That Dare To Speak with a commentary by Fr. Gene Hemrick
The Social Edge Interview: Author and Theologian Gregory Baum, by Gerry McCarthy
A Discussion of the Legacy of Pope John Paul II featuring Zbigniew Brzezinski
Unleashing the Catholic Imagination -- A Review of Our Discussion Board Posts
Experiences and Attitudes of International Priests -- Research Regarding International Priests and Seminarians
Some Reflections on the Future of the Priesthood in the United States taken from an article by Sr. Katarina Schuth, OSF in the NCEA Seminary Journal, Washington, DC with comments by Fr. Gene Hemrick
A conversation about John Paul's life and legacy with Kim Lawton of Religion and Ethics Newsweekly and David Gibson, journalist and author
The Legacy of Pope John Paul II by Eugene Hemrick
An Excellent Meditation for Anyone Who has ever Faced Depression, Finding One’s Center, From the book Romano Guardini: Spiritual Writings
Toward Immigration Reform, U.S. Bishops Are Calling for Justice for Foreign-Born People Who Emigrate to This Country, by Mark Franken
What Advice Would You Give to Seminary Personnel Today, taken from Grace Under Pressure: What Gives Life to Priests
Letter of the Holy Father John Paul II to Priests For Holy Thursday 2005
A Reflection on the Nobility of Respect, taken from The Promise of Virtue, by Gene Hemrick
Thomas Morris: Gifted for the Journey: The Art of Spiritual Direction
Some Specific Causes of Priests’ Anger, taken from the NCEA Seminary Journal, Winter 2004, by Louis Cameli
Thomas a Kempis on the Virtue of Knowledge
St. John of the Cross, Suffering and Prayer - Their Vital Roles, A Guide for Good Lenten Practices
The Place of Religion in America -- A Reflection on Religion on the Eve of the Supreme Court Undertaking the “Ten Commandments in Public Places.”
Fitness Gains, Dana Dowd
A Radically New Style of Church Leadership, by Father Eugene Hemrick
The Ethical Rights of Priests, Rev. James F. Keenan, SJ
Keeping Alive in Ministry, By Father Eugene Hemrick
Priest, 95, says scientific work has deepened his faith in God, by Maria Wiering, Catholic News Service
The Mission of the Contemporary Parish, by Bishop Howard Hubbard, Origins, Jan. 2005
The Amazing Ministries of Retired Priests, by Father Eugene Hemrick
“See, I Am Doing Something New!”, Prophetic Ministry for a Church in Transition, 20th Annual Spring Assembly of Priests, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Rev. Bryan N. Massingale
Head of NFPC sees need to change clergy image in wake of abuse crisis, by Michelle Martin, Catholic News Service
Six Roles of the Ordained, The National Federation of Priests’ Councils
Bishop Gregory reflects on three turbulent years and changes to come, by Patricia Zapor, Catholic News Service
Catholics in the 109th Congress
Convocation Address for Saint Vincent Founders’ Day at Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Thursday, November 18, 2004, Education a la St. Benedict, Eugene Hemrick
Reviving the Catholic Imagination by Eugene Hemrick
The Charter and Norms Two Years Later: Toward a Resolution of Recent Canonical Dilemmas, Origins Nov. 11, 2004: Vol. 34, No.22
The Shape of the Church to Come, by Bishop Edward Braxton, Origins: Oct. 21, 2004: Vol. 34: NO. 19
Secularism' in Europe vexes Vatican, by Liz Sly, Tribune foreign correspondent, published November 5, 2004
Catholics in Political Life
Theologian says one-issue voting is foreign to Catholic tradition, By Catholic News Service
Cardinal calls Lewis probably 'most successful' apologist of century, by Tracy Early, Catholic News Service
The Table of the Eucharist in an Election Year, Archbishop Harry Flynn, Origins, Oct. 14, 2004, Vol. 34: No.18
Faith and Patriotism, by Charles J. Chaput
Remarks of Bishop Wilton Gregory at the Forum, "Great Voices of Faith in a Time of Crisis"
Reasons Why Some Individuals Changed Religious Affiliation -- Thoughts about interfaith/mixed/ecumenical marriages
Supreme Court takes cases on Ten Commandments, religious rights, by Patricia Zapor, Catholic News Service
Group of Bishops Using Influence to Oppose Kerry, by David D. Kirkpatrick and Laurie Goodstein, Taken from the New York Times
The Latest from CARA on Parish Life and Women’s Role in it
An excerpt from the Keynote Address of Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Given at the NFPC Annual Convention
Summary Points, The Pastoral Letter of Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke, On Our Civic Responsibility for the Common Good -- Contains link to complete text
Women religious issue booklet urging everyone to be earth-friendly, By Sister Beth Kress, Catholic News Service
The Awesomeness of Silence: Another Look At This Powerful Virtue, taken from The Promise of Virtue by Gene Hemrick
What Good Things Are You Doing Now?, taken from Riding the Dragon
The Greatest Treason from Say Yes To Life by Sidney Greenberg
Catholic Books Most Read in October 2004, According to the Catholic Book Publishers Association
The Awesome power of the voice in suffering, taken from: Moral Wisdom: Lessons and Texts from the Catholic Tradition
Silence: Its Meaning, Beauty and Power, taken from The Promise of Virtue by Eugene Hemrick
Adjusting to Times of Change, by Archbishop Rembert Weakland, from his Website
Comparing the workings of dialogue according to Pope Paul VI and John L. Allen, Jr. Rome Correspond: National Catholic Reporter, The Essential Principles of Dialogue According to Pope Paul VI in Ecclesium Suam
The Greatest Treason, from Say Yes To Life by Sidney Greenberg
What Is the Vatican Saying About Women?, Conservative Catholics Might Be Surprised, as it appeared in The Washington Post, by M. Cathleen Kaveny, Sunday, August 15, 2004; Page B03
The Danger of Staying the Same Size, taken from Say Yes To Life — already cited on web site
A Priest’s Relationship with Jesus and the Paschal Mystery, taken from Grace Under Pressure: What Gives Life to American Priests
Thoughts to ponder by lay leaders and priests engaged in teaching/preaching religion, Visions and Realities: Part Four, Eugene F. Hemrick, Taken from Modern Masters of Religious Education, Edited by Marlene Mayr, Religious Education Press, Birmingham, Alabama
Thoughts to ponder by lay leaders and priests engaged in teaching/preaching religion, Visions and Realities: Part Three, Eugene F. Hemrick, Taken from Modern Masters of Religious Education, Edited by Marlene Mayr, Religious Education Press, Birmingham, Alabama
Thoughts to ponder by lay leaders and priests engaged in teaching/preaching religion, Visions and Realities: Part Two, Eugene F. Hemrick, Taken from Modern Masters of Religious Education, Edited by Marlene Mayr, Religious Education Press, Birmingham, Alabama
Thoughts to ponder by lay leaders and priests engaged in teaching/preaching religion, Visions and Realities: Part One, Eugene F. Hemrick, Taken from Modern Masters of Religious Education, Edited by Marlene Mayr, Religious Education Press, Birmingham, Alabama
Retirement Programs and Retired Priests, Taken from As One Who Serves
Future Issues for the Permanent Diaconate, Taken from A National Study on the Permanent Diaconate of the Catholic Church in the United States — 1994-1995, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, Washington, DC
Vatican says battle of sexes not part of God's design, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Support Groups, Taken from Grace Under Pressure: What Gives Life to American Priests
Survey finds Catholics skeptical of bishops' handling of sex abuse, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
A Double Take on Early Christianity, An Interview with Rodney Stark
Continuing Education, taken from: As One Who Serves: Reflections on the Pastoral Ministry of Priests in the United States. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, Washington, DC
Entering a New Age of Monasticism, by Father Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service
What Would Jesus Weigh?, In the Church, the Body's Back in Vogue, by Henry G. Brinton, Sunday, July 18, 2004; Page B01, Washington Post
Homilies: What makes for a good one?, by Jane Harriman, Catholic News Service
The Necessity of Humor in our Lives, Reminders of the Value of the “Virtue” of Humor
Reflections on the Humanity of the Priesthood, taken from On One Who Serves, United States Catholic Bishops Conference, Washington, D.C.
Study says training, consultation are keys to reorganizing parishes, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Thoughts of Priests on Pedophilia, From the book: Grace Under Pressure: What Gives Life to American Priests, NCEA, Washington, D.C.
A Poetical Reflection on the Procession in Mass, taken from Liturgical Gestures, Words, Objects, Selections from Assembly in honor of Mark Searle, edited by Eleanor Bernstein, CSJ
Social Phobia, Case Study: John, taken from the St. Luke’s Institute website
Cardinal Ratzinger lays out principles on denying Communion, voting, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service
Catholic Common Ground Lecture, June 25, 2004, Catholic University of America, Washington, John L. Allen, Jr.
Formation for a Holy, Healthy, Effective Priesthood, Msgr. Dennis Sheehan, Origins June 17, 2004 Vol. 34:NO.5
Bishop Gregory Urges Support for Marriage Amendment In Letter to Fellow Prelates
Cardinal Keeler: Many think sanctions on politicians a bad idea, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Three Challenges for Seminary and Ongoing Formation, by Father Paul Ritt, Origins June 17, 2004, Vol. 34: No.5
A father's passing, Outspoken priest gave voice to liberal views, by Michael Paulson, Globe Staff, 6/21/2004
The Ever Present Question of the Church and Politics, Time Magazine Survey Results on Catholics and the Presidential Candidates
Bishops Approve Audit
International Priests Flooding Our U.S. Parishes, By Father Eugene Hemrick
In Defense of Celibacy and Taking Offense At It Being Improperly Portrayed, A Review of HBO’s “America Undercover” program: “Celibacy”, a television production that calls for a rebuttal
America, Catholic Magazine, Focuses on Communion Debate, Should Support for Abortion Be Used to Determine Worthiness For Communion?
U.S. Debate on Catholic Politicians Echoes in Vatican
Why are our Catholic Churches half empty?, Children of the Council, by Andrew Greeley in America June 7-14, 2004
Love of Christ Seen as Secret of Priests' Happiness, Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos' Letter for a World Day of Prayer
John Paul II Convokes "Year of the Eucharist", From October 2004 to October 2005
For God and Country, the military chaplain corps suffers its first casualty
Workaholism, A Case Study from the St. Luke’s Institute in Silver Springs, MD
Pope John Paul II's May 28 remarks to the bishops of Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin during their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican
Altar Is Not a Battlefield, by Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Sunday, May 23, 2004; Page B07, Washington Post
Excerpts from an NCR interview with Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk on denying the sacraments, by John L. Allen, Jr.
65 parishes to be closed, News brings despair, relief, by Michael Paulson, Globe Staff, May 26, 2004
John Renard: A Contemporary Christian Response to Islam
Bed-and-breakfast in former convent a place for quiet reflection, by Katie Eder, Catholic News Service
Breaking & Running In the First Five Years, Carol Stanton, Vol. II No. 4 August/September 1998
Undertreatment of Depression, Luisa M. Saffiotti, Ph.D., Vol. I No. 3 June 1997
A Contemporary Case for Moral Law: What and What not to Enforce?, The text of a letter dated May 10 from 48 Catholic members of the House of Representatives, all Democrats, that was sent to Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington
A Portrait of African American Bishops in the United States
Favorite Authors of Catholic Priests
Priests - Celibacy, Priests urging optional celibacy described as men who love the church, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Babel in Our Front Yard, by Father Raymond B. Kemp
Understanding Defense Mechanisms, by Lynn M. Levo, CSJ, Ph.D., Vol.VII, No. 4 September/October, 2003
Goodbye, Friend: A Homily for Father Joyce, delivered by Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., May 5, 2004, Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Pope urges U.S. bishops to be close to their priests, encourage them, by Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
Mary as Mother Is Close to Us, Says John Paul II, Sees Her Spiritual Maternity as a Help to Foster Fraternity
On the Spiritual Maternity of Mary, "This Heart Has Always Followed the Work of Her Son"
Pope John Paul II, on Liturgical Reform
Study finds divorce drops where clergy band to strengthen marriage, By Catholic News Service
Compulsive Spending by Stephen Montana, Ph.D., Vol. VIII, No. 1
An Article to be meditated by priests and deacons performing weddings, Christopher Kiesling: The Liturgy of Christian Marriage: Introduction to Marital Spirituality
Papal Preacher's Homily for Good Friday, Christ "Brought About a New Kind of Victory", by Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa
Addressing Priestly Fraternity During Difficult Time, by Father Eugene Hemrick
The Priesthood, Monsignor Luigi Giussani
Papal Prayer Intention: Priestly Formation
Pope's Address to a Group of U.S. Bishops, "No Effective Reform Without Interior Renewal"
When Churches Disappear, The Boston Globe, March 14, 2004, by Gerald Gamm
Are We Being Understood? Criteria for Assessing Mission, An address to 2000 assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men by Marianist Brother Stephen Glodek, Origins, Vol. 30
Charity needed in debate on gay marriage, by Sean P. O'Malley, 3/11/2004, Boston Globe
Thoughts of Emmanuel Cardinal Suhard well worth pondering from his classic book: Priests Among Men
50 Years -- Caution, Sexual Abuse – a Never Ending Problem/Sickness/Sin?, by Michael Swan, Catholic News Service
For Priests: Celibacy is not the Problem, Andrew Greeley, from the New York Times
The Passion of the Christ by Tom McCurrie
Experts' Report at Vatican Faults Sex Abuse Policy in U.S., By Frank Bruni, Published: February 24, 2004, New York Times
Priestly celibacy in the light of medicine and psychology, Wanda Poltawsk Professor of Pastoral Medicine, at the Pontifical Academy of Cracow
Understanding Defense Mechanisms, Lynn M. Levo, CSJ, Ph.D., Vol.VII, No. 4 September/October, 2003
'Passion' (Contd): A Timid Debate, by Alessandra Stanley, published: February 20, 2004, in the New York Times
A Portrait of Pain, Wilton Gregory, The Wall Street Journal
Gibson's 'Passion' earns "R" rating for graphic violence, by Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
Controversy Surrounds Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ, Catholic News Service
The Jewish Abuse and Mockery of Jesus, The Marcan Account, taken from The Death of the Messiah, by Raymond Brown
Some Christians See 'Passion' as Evangelism Tool, by Laurie Goodstein, Published in New York Times: February 5, 2004
The Resurrection, taken from the book: 101 Questions and Answers by Raymond E. Brown
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George Weigel’s Prognosis On the Future Challenges Facing the Church, A Crossroad for the Catholic Church, By George Weigel, The Washington Post, Tuesday, February 3, 2004; Page A19
Pope John Paul II's Lenten message for 2004, Released at the Vatican Jan. 29
Tucked Behind the Home Page, a Call to Worship, by John Leland, Published: January 31, 2004, New York Times
The 'Religion Gap', by Peter Steinfels, Published: January 31, 2004 in the New York Times, Will a "religion gap" be crucial in the 2004 election?
Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life, Can you commit a sin in the voting booth?
Thoughts well worth pondering on leadership by Marcus Tullius Cicero in his work: On Duty
On Duty, by Cicero, Old Classical Principles of Cicero That Aptly Apply To The Leadership Of Today, taken from Cicero’s work written to his son Marcus
The Power of Speech, excellent advice from the Roman Senator Tullius Cicero for homilists or for those who want to create a great community spirit, keep the family spirit at its best, and to be known for possessing outstanding character
Catholics and the Liberal Tradition, by Michael Lacey and William M. Shea, taken from American Catholics and Civic Engagement A Distinctive Voice
Hawks, Doves, and Pope John Paul II, America, August 12, 2002, by Father Drew Christiansen, S.J.
Catholics in America, excerpts from John Zogby’s Talk at The Catholic University of America on how American Catholics see Catholicism, What They Believe in, and What Improvements the Church Needs to Make
Truth and the Eucharist, From: Preparing Yourself for Mass, by Romano Guardini, Sophia Institute Press, Manchester, NH
The Mass as Institution, From the book: Preparing Yourself for Mass, by Romano Guardini, Sophia Institute Press, Manchester, New Hampshire
Stories To Tell The Story, by Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, from the Bridge University of Saint Mary of the Lake — Mundelein Seminary, Fall, 2003
A Great Meditation for Preaching, The Continuation of the Incarnation, from the best of Fulton J. Sheen
Sex abuse audit report and national recommendations, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service
Spiritual Exercises, from Spiritual Combat Revisited, by Jonathan Robinson of the Oratory, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, CA, pp. 303
A Ministry for Senior Priests, by Most Rev. Timothy J. Lyne, D.D, Taken from Touchstone, NFPC, Fall, 2003 with side commentaries by Gene Hemrick
Recalling That God is Constantly Pursuing Us: An Excellent Way to Begin the New Year,
The Hound of Heaven, by Francis Thompson
The Cost of Sexual Abuse to the Church since 1950
An Often Overlooked Tool For Attracting Vocations to the Religious Life, Role of altar servers has diminished, say survey respondents, By Brandon Evans, Catholic News Service
O'Malley plans aggressive cuts, Vows to decide church closings as early as June, By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff, 12/17/2003
Pope Lists 3 Reasons Why Youth Fear to Accept Call to Priesthood, Friendship With Christ Is Key, He Says
Vocations Crisis Demands Solid Priestly Formation, Says Pope, Sees a "Trial of Faith" for Pastors and the Flock
Pope's Prayer to Mary for World Peace, At Piazza di Spagna in Rome
Papal Household Preacher's First Meditation for Advent, Father Cantalamessa's Talk in Presence of Pope and Roman Curia
Guilt: Something Everyone Should Understand Better to Make Their Life Better, Handling Guilt, Sheila M. Harron, Ph.D., Vol. VI, No. 5 November - December, 2002, Taken From the St. Luke’s Institute in Silver Springs, Maryland
A Humbler Church, from the Boston Globe, December 6, 2003
The Spirit of "Sasquache", By Father Eugene Hemrick
Retrieving a Filed-Away Document: Priests' Morale, by Father Eugene Hemrick
Pope Says Consumerism Helps to Spread Depression, Pontiff links depression with media that exalt consumerism, instant gratification, and the race for a better lifestyle, by Peggy Polk
(Our) Father Knows Best, Our human dads let us down -- or worse. When fathers have hurt us, how can we trust our Heavenly Father?, By Scott Hahn
O'Malley to reconsider policies against lay group, By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff, 11/20/2003
At A Loss for Words, by Anthony de Mello, SJ
Palestrina Was Not in Vogue, The counterculture struck at God himself, How much damage was done?, by George Sim Johnston
What Will The Future of Pastoral Ministry Look Like?, Eugene Hemrick
Holiness, Evangelization, Vocations, by Archbishop Dolan, from Origins: Nov. 13, 2003 Vol. 33: No. 23
A Closer Look At The Spiritual Writer Jean Pierre de Caussade, Jean-Pierre de Caussade
Putting Our Priesthood Back In Order, by Eugene Hemrick
The Power of Understanding, From The Promise of Virtue, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Indiana
A Pope Whose First Zeal Won’t Quit, Unraveling the Mortal Coil, in Plain View, by Frank Bruni
Media Coverage of the Sexual Abuse Scandal, Bishop Wilton Gregory, Origins: Sept. 18, 2003: Vol.33:NO.15
Msgr. Peter Magee's Sermon at St. Patrick's Church, Washington on the Silver Jubilee of Pope John Paul II, October 16th, 2003
Anthony de Mello, SJ -- The Difference between Analysis and Awareness
Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Administrative Committee
Bigger Than The Nobel, by David Brooks, The New York Times
Dr. Dean Hoge's Remarks as He Receives the Father Louis J. Luzbetak Award, Dr. Dean Hoge is the Director of The Catholic University of America’s Life Cycle Institute in Washington, DC
Formation for Embracing the Celibate State, by Father Gerald Coleman, SS
Anthony de Mello, SJ on A Priest's View of Confession
Pope's legacy of curbing anti-Semitism, by James Carroll, writing for the Boston Globe
Is Kneeling Important to You During Worship?, by Voices, comments from the faithful about the importance of kneeling to their worship
Confession Rite Evolves To Meet Changing Need, by Caryle Murphy, Washington Post Staff Writer
Understanding, the Heart of Dialogue, by Father Eugene Hemrick
Benefits for Teens in Religiously Involved Families, taken from the CARA Report, Summer 2003
Humor Just Might Be a Virtue, by Father Eugene Hemrick
Dr. Scott Appleby Offers Historical Perspective on Development of Priesthood, by Rev. Lawrence Dowling, in NFPC’s magazine Touchstone
Plumbing The Depths of Celibacy, By Father Eugene Hemrick
The Heart of a Wholesome Priesthood by Eugene Hemrick
Justice for Job, Life is not just unfair -- it's cruel. Will good people who suffer receive justice?, by Andrew Greeley
Blind to the Spirit: How the Media Treat Religion -- Reporters Just Don't Get It
Vatican Congregation for Clergy Recommends Mel Gibson's "Passion"
What I Told the Bishops -- Thoughts on the crisis in the American Catholic Church, by Peggy Noonan, from the Wall Street Journal
Statements on Celibacy Worth Pondering
A Troublesome Priest -- Andrew Greeley on Let's Have 'Holy Days of Celebration -- not Obligation
Helpful suggestions for those in lay ministry to ponder -- Part I
Helpful suggestions for those in lay ministry to ponder -- Part II
Helpful suggestions for those in lay ministry to ponder -- Part III
Bishop Gregory Says Church Owes Much to Priests Faithful to Chaste Celibacy, "A Powerful Spiritual Means to Draw Closer to Christ"
Catholic colleges ranked among best in nation
A View of Tomorrow's Priests by Father Eugene Hemrick
What About Spirirtual Direction?, Joseph G. Bachand, M.S., Th.D., Vol. V No. 5, November/December 2001, Taken From St. Luke Institute Web Page
Spirituality and Recovery, Michael Fonseca, MA, NCC, CPC, Vol. III No. 4, September/October 1999, Taken from St. Luke's Institute Web Page
The Success Story of Brother James Van Dyke, C.S.C
Father Philip Murnion’s Letter to Bishops on the Eve of His Death
Milwaukee priest uncovers spirituality in divorce, by Julie Mickles, Catholic News Service
The new CNS supplement kit on marriage is nearly ready -- and it contains
The Next Christianity by Philip Jenkins, from the October 2002 Atlantic Monthly
New Clerics Seek Ways to Reach Aging Flocks, by Marek Fuchs
Homily of Archbishop O'Malley at His Installation Mass at Boston's Cathedral
A Letter from Romano Guardini on the Essence of the Liturgical Act — 1964
An Essential Quality of Understanding is to be able to Cross Borders, Taken from The Promise of Virtue by Fr. Eugene Hemrick, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN, pp.152
Bishops’ Head Welcomes Vatican Statement on Legal Recognition of Unions Between Homosexual Persons -- Statement by Bishop Wilton Gregory
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Considerations Regarding Proposals To Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons
Judge Bork Converts to the Catholic Faith, by Tim Drake
Theology, not popular opinion, should guide Episcopalians on gay issues, by George Will
O'Malley asks for prayers of healing, by Tom Mashberg and Lisa Gentes, Saturday, July 26, 2003
UCLA Launches Study on Spirituality, National Study to Track College Students' Spiritual Growth
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