The Genius of Archbishop Dolan
Some conservative blogs and news sites are negatively reporting something that is coming out of Milwaukee. The fact that Archbishop Dolan is mandating that the Archdiocese enter anew the process of RENEW. Here is are the Archbishop's comments from The Milwaukee Catholic Herald:
As you have probably heard, this Lent, many of our parishes, at my request, will offer the Renew program (with the others opting to do it next fall). We are all familiar with Renew, as the entire archdiocese benefited from it over 15 years ago. It is a six-week endeavor where groups meet throughout parishes for prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, study, mutual reflection, and discussion. It has a proven track record, with thousands of people hailing it as a very effective means of sound evangelization, catechesis, and interior conversion.
The original Renew program was widely criticized by conservatives to be doctrinally flawed and a breeding ground for diseminating dissident views throughout the Church in the United States. But folks, this is not your mother's RENEW program.
Renew comes from the Newark Archdiocese and the current Renew materials carry the Imprimatur of Archbishop Meyers. I can assure you that the doctrinal irregularities that were the original are no longer there.
The genius of using the program is that people are already familiar with it. But now they can be reevangelized in the truth in the very same process that once introduced them to error.
Conservatives need to support great bishops like Archbishop Dolan and pray for them rather than criticizing every move before they have the facts!
Sunday, February 23, 2003
Tyson Fight
Most of you probably didn't see this and don't care but the less than a minute fight last night clearly was fixed. The comments of Tyson after the fight were entertaining. Turns out:
He was fighting with a broken back, that's what he said.
He said that he and his competitor talked and decided they had to "take care of each other."
Most of you probably didn't see this and don't care but the less than a minute fight last night clearly was fixed. The comments of Tyson after the fight were entertaining. Turns out:
He was fighting with a broken back, that's what he said.
He said that he and his competitor talked and decided they had to "take care of each other."
Saturday, February 22, 2003
Today is the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter (Feast of the Papacy)
Pope John Paul Calls for More Contemplative Church
From Zenit:
John Paul II called the Church to be more contemplative, more holy and more missionary, grounding its work on fervent prayer.
In his message for this year's World Mission Sunday, issued today, the Pope emphasized that only in an atmosphere of prayer can the Holy Spirit be received and the faithful become witnesses of Christ.
This year, World Mission Sunday will be observed on Oct. 19. It will coincide with the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the Holy Father's pontificate, the beatification of Mother Teresa, and the closing of the Year of the Rosary.
Pope John Paul Calls for More Contemplative Church
From Zenit:
John Paul II called the Church to be more contemplative, more holy and more missionary, grounding its work on fervent prayer.
In his message for this year's World Mission Sunday, issued today, the Pope emphasized that only in an atmosphere of prayer can the Holy Spirit be received and the faithful become witnesses of Christ.
This year, World Mission Sunday will be observed on Oct. 19. It will coincide with the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the Holy Father's pontificate, the beatification of Mother Teresa, and the closing of the Year of the Rosary.
Tony Blair to Become a Catholic
The story taken from the British press reads like it was written by the Russian identifying Blair as "Premier."
From the Daily Mirror:
TONY Blair is expected to become a Catholic when he steps down as Premier.
Senior figures in the Catholic Church in England, and friends of the Blairs, say he has wanted to convert for some time but will wait until he leaves office. Mr Blair will have a private audience with Pope John Paul today after his war summit in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Downing Street said his religious leanings were a "private matter".
But some figures in the Catholic Church privately say Mr Blair must make a choice - remain an Anglican or convert to Catholicism.
One said: "There are a number of us who feel it is time he made up his mind."
Mr Blair's wife Cherie was brought up as a Catholic and will accompany him to the Vatican.
Their four children, all baptised Catholics, are also expected to attend part of the audience.
The story taken from the British press reads like it was written by the Russian identifying Blair as "Premier."
From the Daily Mirror:
TONY Blair is expected to become a Catholic when he steps down as Premier.
Senior figures in the Catholic Church in England, and friends of the Blairs, say he has wanted to convert for some time but will wait until he leaves office. Mr Blair will have a private audience with Pope John Paul today after his war summit in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Downing Street said his religious leanings were a "private matter".
But some figures in the Catholic Church privately say Mr Blair must make a choice - remain an Anglican or convert to Catholicism.
One said: "There are a number of us who feel it is time he made up his mind."
Mr Blair's wife Cherie was brought up as a Catholic and will accompany him to the Vatican.
Their four children, all baptised Catholics, are also expected to attend part of the audience.
Friday, February 21, 2003
The How-To Book of the Mass is Catholic Digest's Featured Book for March
There is a great review in the magazine on page 104.
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There is a great review in the magazine on page 104.
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DANGER--Spending Time on the Internet May be Bad for You!
You can read the following below from Zenit or just get off now and interact with a real person somewhere and quick!
From Zenit.org:
Excessive use of Internet can degenerate into unheard-of pathologies, warn Catholic psychiatrists and psychologists.
Children are the most vulnerable to this new form of illness, said conferees at a recent congress organized by the Italian Association of Catholic Psychiatrists and Psychologists (AIPCC).
Their conclusion summarized the results of research on disturbances derived from the abuse of the Internet in 109 children, ranging in age from 6 to 9.
In general, young adults are the most prone to "tech-abuse," that is, difficulty in relating to real people, according to the study.
Another phenomenon mentioned is "Webcam abuse," the propensity or even obsession to spy on others through Internet sites for this purpose.
"Technoautism," or the inability to express one's emotions without the aid of new technologies, is more frequent among children, the study reveals, reported by the Italian bishops' SIR agency.
"Fifteen to 20% of the children studied surf regularly on Internet, chat and, above all, seek friendships on the Internet," the report continues.
"The fact that technology is understood as a way of interacting with others is very worrying," said Tonino Cantelmi, AIPCC president and coordinator of the research.
Seventy percent of boys spend about two hours daily with Internet video games; 5% spend more than five hours a day.
You can read the following below from Zenit or just get off now and interact with a real person somewhere and quick!
From Zenit.org:
Excessive use of Internet can degenerate into unheard-of pathologies, warn Catholic psychiatrists and psychologists.
Children are the most vulnerable to this new form of illness, said conferees at a recent congress organized by the Italian Association of Catholic Psychiatrists and Psychologists (AIPCC).
Their conclusion summarized the results of research on disturbances derived from the abuse of the Internet in 109 children, ranging in age from 6 to 9.
In general, young adults are the most prone to "tech-abuse," that is, difficulty in relating to real people, according to the study.
Another phenomenon mentioned is "Webcam abuse," the propensity or even obsession to spy on others through Internet sites for this purpose.
"Technoautism," or the inability to express one's emotions without the aid of new technologies, is more frequent among children, the study reveals, reported by the Italian bishops' SIR agency.
"Fifteen to 20% of the children studied surf regularly on Internet, chat and, above all, seek friendships on the Internet," the report continues.
"The fact that technology is understood as a way of interacting with others is very worrying," said Tonino Cantelmi, AIPCC president and coordinator of the research.
Seventy percent of boys spend about two hours daily with Internet video games; 5% spend more than five hours a day.
Sad Story from Ohio
From theAP Wire | 02/21/2003 | Ohio Priest Found Shot to Death in Bed:
A Roman Catholic priest who stabbed and poisoned himself in 1998 - then claimed he'd been attacked by two teenage intruders - was found shot to death in his residence.
Rev. Thomas Spisak, 59, was found in his bed Thursday in the rectory of St. Mary Church in this northeast Ohio community. An autopsy was scheduled Friday.
Lt. Catherine Giovannone said police were waiting for the coroner's report before saying if the death was a suicide. A police statement on the death omitted any mention of a weapon.
From theAP Wire | 02/21/2003 | Ohio Priest Found Shot to Death in Bed:
A Roman Catholic priest who stabbed and poisoned himself in 1998 - then claimed he'd been attacked by two teenage intruders - was found shot to death in his residence.
Rev. Thomas Spisak, 59, was found in his bed Thursday in the rectory of St. Mary Church in this northeast Ohio community. An autopsy was scheduled Friday.
Lt. Catherine Giovannone said police were waiting for the coroner's report before saying if the death was a suicide. A police statement on the death omitted any mention of a weapon.
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