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Two from Daniel Maguire

Daniel C. Maguire — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Most Catholic Bishops are "Moral Heretics" and When Religion is a Refuge for Scoundrels: ‘Ryan Budget' Edition

Alice Heap presente!

Ted Schmidt — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Did you ever leave a funeral dancing down the street? I did on March 31,2012

Unwrapping Development

Jim Hodgson — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Daniel Zamudio's murder and full inclusion of sexual minorities

'A Test You Need to Fail': A Teacher's Open Letter to Her 8th Grade Students

Ruth Ann Dandrea — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

"When they give you lined paper, write the other way."

THE STORY OF A JOURNEY

Geoffrey James Robinson — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

and begin to see marriage as a journey of discovery of the infinite depths that are within every human being. This is the original idea of creation that Jesus calls us back to.

"Just Call Me Excellency!"

Steve Boehrer — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Born Again! George Galloway Stuns Labor, Shakes Up Britain

TARIQ ALI — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Making the Connections

Adrienne Rich — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Adrienne Rich dies at 82
The following is an essay of hers Common Dreams ran in December of 2002.

In Thy Wounds, Hide Me

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

An Easter editorial from Commonweal

FR Bob’s Palestinian Blog 24 March 2012

Bob HolmesCSB — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Understanding Harper's Evangelical Mission

Andrew Nikiforuk — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Signs mount that Canada's government is beholden to a religious agenda averse to science and rational debate.

A Clash of Catholic "Civilizations"

John W. Greenleaf — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Understanding why the Church seems to be drifting far out at sea......

D and P takes huge hit

Dennis Gruending — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

It is perhaps noteworthy that Development and Peace was among those NGOs who publicly questioned the corporate practices of some Canadian mining countries

Catholicism is not the Tea Party at prayer

E.J.Dionne Jr — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Catholic Church “paying the price for bad leadership

John Shelby Spong — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

"Assignment: Compassion"

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Together we can make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world.

Incarnation: Some evolutionary thoughts

Diarmuid O'Murchu — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This article by Diarmuid O'Murchu was online at new catholic times sensus fidelium July 21st 2008. It is put online again because Rabbi Michael Lerner - a frequent contributor to cntsf - has recently reprinted it in Tikkun magazine and the Network of Spiritual Progressives.If Michael is putting it in his column, Political Vision and Spiritual Wisdom, then we can revisit it.

N.T. Wright interview: Why Left, Right & Lewis get it wrong

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

"Think Different - Accept Uncertainty" Part VI: Understanding the Source of Evil

John Shelby Spong — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Three in one...very trinitarian

Does Obama need the Catholic vote?

Thomas J. Reese, S.J. — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A very interesting voter analysis has been done by Mark Gray of CARA (Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate) at Georgetown University.

"Hope is a Verb with its Sleeves Rolled Up"

Matthew Fox — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

BLOODY SUNDAY REMEMBERED – EDWARD DALY

Mary Colwell — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The priest who administered the last rites to victim Jackie, 17, amidst gunfire. An iconic photograph captured the scene. Mary Colwell reports.

Hunt for the Historical Jesus

Rev. Howard Bess — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

For years there has been a debate over not only who Jesus was but whether he existed. Historians remain split on many Jesus-related questions - and the issue is fraught with religious overtones - but Rev. Howard Bess believes enough is now known about Jesus to put him in context for his (and our) times.

Iranians shocked by 'Israel loves Iran' Facebook initiativeIranians respond to Israeli Facebook initiative: Israel, we love you too

Roy Arad and Oded Yaron — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

"everything that is done in the world is done by hope"

Martin Luther

from conception to birth: A TED video

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This is an amazing video on human life from conception to birth using the newest x-ray scanning technology that won its two inventors the Nobel Peace Prize.

Thanks to Phil Little for bringing it to my attention.

from Catherine Cavanagh

Catherine Cavanagh — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

I have a 17 year old hoodie wearing son.

Catching Hell

Emmanuel Charles McCarthy — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

I do not remember ever recommending a documentary to my Gospel Nonviolence mailing list.

Documents Show Vatican Knew of Legion Founder's Abuse

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A new book says internal Vatican documents show the Holy See knew decades ago of allegations that the Mexican founder of the disgraced Legion of Christ religious order was a drug addict and pedophile.

Canada's BRAT Strategy: All Torture, All the Time – Plus Torture Tour Report

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

And yet the BRAT confirms that Canada will continue to trade information with torturers

Clergy sex victims blast new Baltimore archbishop

SNAP — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This is a callous choice and a terribly disappointing one for anyone who cares about kids.

more cartoons from John Chuchman

John Chuchman — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Is God Laughing or Crying?

Tragically Humorous or Humorously Tragic

Discussion Questions April 9th 2012

John Quinn — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Teaching Guide for 9th April 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Church Notes April 9th 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Press Briefs 9th April 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

from John Chuchman

John Chuchman — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In Each and Every Moment, the Unknown

from Joan Chittister OSB

Joan Chittister OSB — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Eucharist Dilemma

Dr. Marc Ellis Speaking Tour - Montreal, Toronto, London

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:50:15 GMT

CONFRONTING ISRAELI POWER:

GOOD FRIDAY 2012

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:16:17 GMT

Our little mustard seed, small as it was, gave public witness to the fact that the crucifixion was and is a public event played out in history.

Go East young Catholics, go East!

The Editorial Group — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The Catholic Church: Take a Hint from the Asian churches

from Leonardo Boff

Leonardo Boff (English translation by Rebel Girl) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Church Notes March 26th 2012

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Barbara Johnson: "All That Matters Is Love"

Frances De Bernardo New Ways Ministry — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

"My mother loved the Catholic Church.

SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS: WHERE DOES OUR MORALITY COME FROM?

Bishop Geoffrey Robinson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

I am convinced that there now needs to be a new study of everything to do with sexuality

Torture and Abuse Survivors Urge Canada to Help Stop Human Rights Violations in the Philippines

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

from John Chuchman

John Chuchman — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Questions from a Ewe

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

More reflections on the bishops' "Religious Liberties" campaign...

Santorum and the New Catholic-Evangelical Alliance

Sarah Posner — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

There's a name for Catholics who dissent from church teachings, McCloskey told Pierce: "Protestants.

Papal Transition

Thomas J. Reese, S.J. — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

crib notes for a papal conclave

Wisdom from below the purple

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It has been a long time since American Catholic bishops spoke out for the poor and downtrodden