#There is no such thing as ‘private’ Catholicism

#There is no such thing as ‘private’ Catholicism

“#There is no such thing as ‘private’ Catholicism” When Joe Biden was sworn in as America’s 46th president, he laid his hand on an ancient Douay-Rheims family Bible, a translation made by Catholics in France, where they’d taken refuge from the Reformation across the Channel. In doing so, the new president reminded some 40 million…

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#Vatican regulates lay movements to prevent governance abuses

#Vatican regulates lay movements to prevent governance abuses

“#Vatican regulates lay movements to prevent governance abuses” ROME — The Vatican took steps Friday to better regulate Catholic lay religious movements by imposing term limits on their leaders and requiring internal elections to be representative of their memberships. The Vatican’s laity office cracked down on the largely unregulated world of international associations of the…

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#New Skete monks overwhelmed by requests to train pandemic pups

#New Skete monks overwhelmed by requests to train pandemic pups

“#New Skete monks overwhelmed by requests to train pandemic pups” “Help!” The email from the famous actor was typical of the flood of requests Brother Christopher received during what he calls the “pet explosion” — with more people than ever adopting dogs during the pandemic. Brother Christopher, 66, heads up a renowned dog-training program at…

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#Ministry during a plague – Macleans.ca

#Ministry during a plague – Macleans.ca

“#Ministry during a plague – Macleans.ca” Michael Coren: We listen, we counsel, we simply be there. Because beyond the daily realities of food shortage, unemployment and poor health is the acid cloud of loneliness. Rev. Michael Coren is ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada. “God of all consolation, in your unending love and mercy…

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#New dating site for Christians slams feminism and ‘soy boys’

#New dating site for Christians slams feminism and ‘soy boys’

“#New dating site for Christians slams feminism and ‘soy boys’” “Bold, biblical singles” are being called upon to join the latest Christian-based online dating platform, Dominion Dating. As the brand suggests, Dominion Dating caters to religious singles who seek to fulfill marriage traditions as defined by the Old Testament. Part of the membership agreement entails…

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