Tag: Christianity
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As Iran hits northern Iraq, prelate says Middle East is 'like a volcano,' Christians are targeted
The Iraqi Catholic community feels unsettled after Iran launched ballistic missiles, striking upscale neighborhoods of Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, signaling the latest spate… Read More
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Batiushka’s Dried Crust
We are used to the Gospel words: According to your faith be it unto you (Mt. 9:29). But I know two stories that showed that… Read More
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Pray, and take action to proclaim life is God's 'precious gift,' says bishops' pro-life chair
Even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning the landmark Roe ruling, “human life remains gravely threatened by legalized abortion in most states and… Read More
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Three Miraculous Events on Mt. Athos
Mount Athos Mt. Athos Isn’t About Geography—It’s About a State of HeartThis mysterious life of the Spirit is open not only to those who… Read More
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Lust, pornography poison God's gifts of sexuality, love, pope says
Pornography and lust undermine and rob people from experiencing God’s gift of love, Pope Francis said. “Sexual pleasure, which is a gift from God, is… Read More
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Living the Gospel Is the Best Preaching
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Today we commemorate the Synaxis of the Seventy ApostlesThe… Read More
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Macedonian Monastery condemns blasphemy at annual “carnival”
Vevčani, North Macedonia, January 17, 2024 Pascha at Bigorsky Monastery in North Macedonia. Photo: bigorski.org.mk Bigorsky Monastery of the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric issued… Read More
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Why don’t I have a Catholic podcast?
Remember that bygone era when there were only three on-air national broadcast networks and — here in Los Angeles — another four local television stations?… Read More
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Three Miraculous Events on Mt. Athos. Part 2
Three Miraculous Events on Mt. AthosTo say that I was dumbstruck is to say nothing. Of course, I looked around, but no one was there.… Read More
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Saint of the day: Anthony of Egypt
St. Anthony was born around 251 into a wealthy family, near Cairo. At that time, the Catholic Church was spreading throughout the Roman empire, although… Read More