Catholic Church

By Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture - The book is divided into five sections: God and Man; Christ and His Church; Sin; Sacraments; and World, Soul, and Things. The last section requires some explanation. It engages in a brief survey of the nature of the commandments and explores the four Last Things, but it also covers the mystery of sex, the evil of birth prevention, and marriage problems. The book closes with lessons on the feminine principle in religion, prayer, and “world, soul and things”—which essentially explores the nature of true human fulfillment.

By Catholic News Agency - It was the cardinal's second trial, as a jury in an earlier trial had failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The first jury were deadlocked 10-2 in Pell's favor... His appeal will be made on three points: the jury's reliance on the evidence of a single victim; an irregularity that kept Cardinal Pell from entering his not guilty plea in front of the jury; and the defense not being allowed to show a visual representation supporting his claim of innocence.

By Paul Fuchs, LifeSiteNews - Well into the final third of this earthly life, I am focused on the ultimate goal, the saving of my soul and the souls of my children and grandchildren. Eyes on the Prize. When I asked Mom if this email was too much, she replied: "If their house was on fire, would we tell them? . . .  and the spiritual threat to them is so much greater." So here goes. Please forgive the length.

By K. Albert Little, Patheos - My pastor, and good friend, is well-known for encouraging us to “make Sunday matter.” It’s a bit of a catchphrase of his, and it is catchy. Sundays, he rightly insists, are given unto the Lord. They’re for our rest, and respite, and recollection that we are God’s people. But it’s also an admonition to go out and live our Sunday promises—our Sunday obligations—all week long. To make our Sundays mean something we need to live in the spirit of Sunday throughout the rest of our week.