Catholic Church

By Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald - Five bishops have reaffirmed the Church’s traditional teaching on Communion for the divorced and remarried, in an apparent response to recent statements from Pope Francis… The traditional teaching of the Church, reaffirmed by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, is that the remarried can only receive Communion if they resolve to refrain from sexual relations.

By Catholic News Service - When (James Senson) discovered Gregorian chant near the turn of the century, he was inspired to reconnect with the Church… “This music was so different and mysterious to me,” Senson told Catholic News Service during a recent interview. “It was telling me something. It was leading me somewhere.”

By Dr. Brian Engelland, The Catholic Gentleman - In order to be honest, one must be practiced in the cardinal virtues, which include prudence, justice, courage, and modera­tion. Prudence allows us to keep confidential information confidential; justice allows us to present information with sensitivity and respect for others affected; courage allows us to admit our failings and faults; and moderation allows us to rein in our excesses and provide balance in our discussions.

By Fr. John Hollowell, On this Rock, Courageous Priest - I know as a priest walking with lots of families as a pastor that ALL families have struggles and adversity.  All families have relationships that are strained, all families have struggles and challenges and pain and woundedness.  Sometimes there are strains and problem spots that are decades long!