Swine Flu Liturgy Tips
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, May 01, 2009 8:38 AM
(CNS/ Reuters)
The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship has posted a short Q&A document about dealing with the current flu outbreak.
Go here to read the 10 questions and answers about the bishops’ assessment of the health situation and preventive measures that can be taken at Mass. The document was developed in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control.
The gist of the bishops’ message is... READ MORE
Filed under liturgy, swine flu, u.s. bishops
Pro-Life E-mail Campaign
Posted by Tom McFeely
Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:36 AM
Anti-FOCA poster distributed by AUL Action.
The U.S. bishops’ conference is augmenting its pro-life postcard campaign by launching an e-mail initiative urging Congress to oppose abortion and retain pro-life policies.
Like the postcard campaign, the e-mail campaign is being coordinated through the USCCB’s partner organization, the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment (NCHLA).
The e-mails urge a constituent’s Senators and... READ MORE
Filed under foca, pro-life, u.s. bishops
U.S. Bishops' Lenten Website
Posted by Tom McFeely
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:25 AM
Yesterday, a Daily Blog post reported about the idea of giving up social networking for Lent.
Here’s an idea about what to do with some of the online time that would be freed up by that online sacrifice — make regular visits to the Lenten website of the U.S. bishops.
The site contains a variety of text resources as well as audio/visual resources provided by the Catholic Communication... READ MORE
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Thrifty Romantic Tips
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, February 20, 2009 10:58 AM
Times are tough economically, but that’s no reason for married couples to forego romance.
The U.S. bishops’ marriage support site, foryourmarriage.org, has posted some suggestions about some ways to have fun and economical activities with your spouse.
Here are the tips, called “Ten Cheap Dates”:
(1) Plan a picnic. If the weather is cold, spread a blanket on the living room floor.... READ MORE
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Pro-Life Postcards
Posted by Tom McFeely
Monday, February 09, 2009 1:35 PM
The U.S. bishops are sponsoring a massive postcard campaign to persuade Congress to retain pro-life policies and to oppose the funding and promotion of abortion.
Information about the campaign can be found by visiting www.usccb.org/prolife.
The postcard campaign has actually been underway for some time, and Tom Hoopes noted its existence at the end of this Daily Blog entry last month.
The... READ MORE
Filed under foca, pro-life, pro-life postcards, u.s. bishops
Biden Receives Communion
Posted by Tom McFeely
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:07 AM
Biden being sworn in Jan. 20 as vice president. (CNS/Reuters)
Vice President Joe Biden appears determined to draw renewed attention to the issue of reception of Communion by Catholic politicians who support legal abortion.
And make no mistake: Biden has a long history of voting in favor of pro-abortion legislation.
On Sunday, Biden reportedly attended Mass at a parish in Washington and received Communion. He did so, even though he continues to support... READ MORE
Filed under joe biden, reception of communion, u.s. bishops
Bishops Tell D.C.: Protect Life
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, January 16, 2009 11:16 AM
(CNS)
The U.S. bishops have sent a letter to President-elect Barack Obama and all members of Congress.
The letter identifies “policies and priorities” of special concern to Catholics and promises co-operation from the bishops in support of the efforts of the new president and Congress to address these areas.
Among the areas identified in the Jan. 15 letter as primary concerns: the economy, health... READ MORE
Filed under abortion, barack obama, congress, u.s. bishops
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