3 Challenges Facing the Next Pope 17

Cardinal Dolan’s assessment of the three challenges facing the next pope can be summed up in one word.

The enemy at the gates and the enemy within the walls is one and the same: Secularism. More…

5 Ways to Participate in the Call to Prayer during the Year of Faith 4

FAITH-CALENDAREarlier this month, the USCCB issued a “Call To Prayer For Life, Marriage, And Religious Liberty” on it’s website, encouraging Catholics to join in prayer and sacrifice during this Year of Faith (Dec. 30, 2012 — Nov. 24, 2013).

The two motives underscoring the bishops’ call to prayer are the HHS Mandate, More…

Prayer for Religious Freedom 10

O GOD OUR CREATOR, 
from your provident hand we have received
our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
You have called us as your people and given us
the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God,
and your Son, Jesus Christ.
Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, More…

The New Don’t Ask Don’t Tell 15

John Becker of the Huffington Post writes:

Is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like there’s a new story about anti-LGBT spiritual bullying from the Catholic Church coming out every single day?

It’s not just you, John. You’re definitely not the only bully in town. More…

Voices without a Vote 6

These young people may be too young to vote, but their rights are still protected under the Constitution. Hear what they have to say. Then, help them to defend their freedom, and yours, with your vote on November 6.

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Faith, Freedom, and Fornights: What’s the Takeaway Line? 8

Fr Edward Hopkins

This is a guest-post by Fr Edward Hopkins, LC

Last Sunday, July 1st, I gave a homily focused primarily on the theme of Faith, which seemed evident in the readings (13th Sunday, year B), but given our historical moment I felt moved to insert a few references to the HHS mandate and the current attacks on our freedom of religion. More…

Religious freedom movement holding new national rallies June 8 6

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National Catholic RegisterReligious freedom movement holding new national rallies June 8Catholic News AgencyOn June 8, Stand Up For Religious Freedom will hold its second round of national protests against the contraception mandate, continuing the…

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