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Deacon-structing: Natural Law- Part 1
I was struck this past June when I read the Instrumentum Laboris, or working document for the 3rd Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will take place from Oct 5-19, 2014. The...
View ArticlePerspectives Daily – 43 Men Ordained to the Diaconate at St. Peter’s in Rome
Today on Perspectives, a look back at Pope Francis’ weekly general audience, our Salt + Light team talks to pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Synod of Bishops and 43 seminarians are ordained to the...
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Deacon-structing: Natural Law Part 3
So far in part 1 and part 2, we looked at how natural law is usually defined and how some of these definitions cause confusion. I also offered a definition that has always worked well for me. It...
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The Misunderstood Pope airs on S+L
On the occasion of the beatification of Paul VI, Goya Productions launches a new documentary that rediscovers the figure of the pope unfairly criticized and forgotten. To him do we credit, among other...
View ArticleCardinal Tagle: The Spirit of the Synod is a Spirit of Listening
The Salt + Light team in Rome spoke with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, and one of the three President Delegates of the Synod. Cardinal Tagle gave his response to the Relatio Post...
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Archbishop Kaigama Discusses the Challenge of Polygamy in Africa
The Salt + Light team in Rome spoke with Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria. Archbishop Kaigama describes the development of the synod during week 2 and discusses the problem of polygamy in...
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Fr. Adolfo Nicolás: There is a change of Pastoral attitude
The Salt + Light team in Rome spoke with Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, superior general of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Nicholás comments on the historical context of the synod along with the changes in attitude...
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Archbishop Kurtz: Their authentic witness is captivating
The Salt + Light team in Rome spoke with Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, USA. Archbishop Kurtz comments on the lay members of the synod and addresses his plan once he returns from #synod14.
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Archbishop Hung encourages priests to preach more about family in homilies.
The S+L team in Rome spoke with Archbishop John Hung Shan-Chuan, SVD of Taipei. Archbishop Hung addresses the challenges the church in Taipei faces and comments on married life in Taiwan.
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Pope Francis’ Closing Remarks at Synod of Bishops
At the end of the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family, Pope Francis addressed the Synod Fathers and everyone involved with the Synod. Below is the full text of the Holy Father’s remarks. Dear...
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Pope Francis’ Homily during Prayer Vigil for the Family
On October 4, 2014, Pope Francis presided over a prayer vigil leading up the the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family. Below is the full text of his address: Dear families, good evening! The...
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Pope Francis’ Homily During Synod Opening Mass
On October 5, 2014, Pope Francis presided over the Opening Mass for the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family. Below you will find the full text of his address: Today the prophet Isaiah and the...
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Pope’s ecumenism said to come from friendships, bridge-building
By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service November 10, 2014 BALTIMORE (CNS) — Four of the daily homilies of Pope Francis over the 19 months of his pontificate in particular help explain the direction he...
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Archbishop John Dew reflects on being part of the Synod on Marriage and the...
Archbishop John Dew of New Zealand offers a reflection about his experience in the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family. See below for full reflection: As I return from the Synod on Marriage...
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Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, delivers Christian Culture Lecture in Windsor on the...
On Sunday, November 23, 2014, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, delivered a lecture on the topic: “What really happened at the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops” in the Christian Culture Lecture Series at...
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A Personal Experience of a Synod Father
By Most Reverend John Corriveau, OFM Cap. Bishop of Nelson, British Columbia Between 1994 and 2012, I was privileged to participate in five Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops. These five Synods...
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“Pope Francis is great, but what do you really think?”
Photo: Three of the four participants on the closing panel of the 2015 De Mazenod Conference were Canadians. From left to right: Fr. Thomas Rosica, Sebastian Gomes, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller...
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Nicodemus’ Search for the “Soul of Theology”
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B – Sunday, March 15, 2015 The Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year B) features a nocturnal conversation between two important religious teachers: on the one hand a...
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Former Windsor priest’s interview with Stephen Colbert an online sensation
Fr. Thomas Rosica speaks with the Windsor Star about his Witness interview with America’s most famous Catholic – Stephen Colbert. With his boss coming for a historic visit to the U.S. in just a few...
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Behind Vatican Walls: Recap of Pope In US
This week brings two big new items: the analysis of Pope Francis trip to Cuba and the United States, and the upcoming opening of the Synod of Bishops on the family. Below are links to some articles...
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