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The New Missal

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:15:33 +0000

The introduction of the English/Maori Missal marks a very important stage in the way in which we pray the Mass in New Zealand. For the first time in our history we have a complete Maori translation of the Roman Missal. A great debt of gratitude is owed to all those who participated in a mammoth [...]

Catholic Kids – Lent!

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:08:04 +0000

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Lent is the time when we prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is also a great time to engage your children on matters of faith in fun and meaningful ways.
Here are two ways you and your children can get ready for Easter:

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Ad Limina Message 2012

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:07:13 +0000

ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
TO THE BISHOPS OF THE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES
OF THE PACIFIC AND OF NEW ZEALAND
ON THEIR “AD LIMINA” VISIT

Consistory Hall
Saturday, 17 December 2011

Dear Brother Bishops and Priests,

I am pleased to offer you a warm fraternal welcome on the occasion [...]

Catholicism Project

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:03:22 +0000

Unprecedented. An epic TV & DVD series. A definitive, indespensible book and study program. One billion people. Your story starts here.

CATHOLICISM Preview: Purgatory – Why Would Anyone Go Through This?! (from Episode 10)

Pope on Embryonic Research: Don’t Take One Life to Save Another

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:57:16 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI gave an excellent speech to attendees of a bioethics conference in Rome last week and one doesn’t have to be Catholic to appreciate his sentiment that researchers shouldn’t take one human life (human embryos) to potentially save the lives of patients.

We know embryonic stem cell research has yet to save any [...]

Forgotten Christmas

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:10:55 +0000

Soon we’ll be reminded of the greatest story of all time. If you look hard, you may find the main character, Jesus Christ. He’s resting quietly, hidden among the inflatable snow globes, the singing Christmas trees and Santas. Have we forgotten what Christmas is all about? Watch this inspiring video to find out how you [...]

“What You Believe Makes a Difference”

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:01:14 +0000

A recent study has revealed that a large number of proclaimed Catholics do not believe key elements of the Catholic faith – claiming it is more important to be a ‘good person’, rather than believe in doctrine. Does this matter? Is it ok for Catholics to just be ‘nice people’? In this video, Fr. Robert [...]

Christ and His Church Are One

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:22:42 +0000

Here is the fulltext of the Presidential Address given this morning by the USCCB chief, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York. This is his first address as conference President.

“Love for Jesus and His Church must be the passion of our lives!”

My brother bishops: it is with that stunningly simple exhortation [...]

The Odds That You Exist at all Are Basically Zero

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:15:09 +0000

The Probability of You Existing at All is Almost NON-Existent. A Brief Reflection on the Contingency of our Being and the Glory of God, Based on a Recent Math Article.

An Illustration explaining the info below.

I was alerted to a fascinating article by Ali Binazir who sets forth mathematically the odds of you [...]

Soldier-turned-bishop St. Martin of Tours celebrated Nov. 11

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:51:08 +0000

Soldier-turned-bishop St. Martin of Tours celebrated Nov. 11 :: Catholic News Agency (CNA).

Denver, Colo., Nov 6, 2011 / 08:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Nov. 11, the Catholic Church honors St. Martin of Tours, who left his post in the Roman army to become a “soldier of Christ.”

Martin was born around [...]