Christians have “far to go” if they seek to be known primarily for their love of God and neighbor, Pope Francis said.
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Obama administration drops its appeal of Plan B ruling
U.S. Catholic officials expressed disappointment with the June 10 announcement that the federal government will comply with a judge’s ruling to allow girls of any age to buy the morning-after pill without a prescription.
Archdiocesan Marriage Day
Archbishop John Nienstedt honored married couples, especially those celebrating silver and golden anniversaries, during the annual Marriage Day Celebration June 8 at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
Wealth obscures power of God’s word, free gift of salvation, pope says
A church that is rich and lacking in praise for the Lord is an old, lifeless church that neglects the true treasure of God’s free gift of grace and salvation, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
Jesuit criticizes Western support of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
A priest who directs the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria, Egypt, blasted Western support of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt during a visit to Parliament Hill.
Bishops warn against changes in immigration bill that could kill it
At a news conference in San Diego, the chairmen of three committees reiterated the bishops’ support for comprehensive immigration reform that protects families and workers.
Pope nixes ‘boring’ practice of reading text to students, uses Q&A
Pope Francis ditched a 1,250-word prepared speech to students saying it would be “a tad boring” to read out loud and opted instead to just quickly hit the high points and spend the rest of the time answering people’s questions.
Daily Scriptures: June 9 – June 23, 2013
Sunday, June 9
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17:17-24
Galatians 1:11-19
Luke 7:11-17
Rediscover: The Creed
– More than checklist, creed is God’s story in miniature
– Youth tracks to be featured at Oct. 12 celebration
– Teen’s road to Church includes public profession of creed
– How the Kardashians keep up
– What do you believe?
Catholic United Financial organizes event to help victims of disasters
Also,
– CCF hires new officer, names finance director
– Order of Malta exhibit at Basilica
– Local Catholic author publishes new book
Why does God choose to heal some but not others?
Why does God heal some but not others? This is a perturbing question that many might ask when considering the readings for this weekend. Many do not receive the miracles they are looking for; yet, some do.
Quotes from this week’s newsmakers – June 6, 2013
“Jesus speaks in the silence of the mystery of the Eucharist and reminds us each time that following him means going out of ourselves and making our lives not something we ‘possess,’ but a gift to him and to others.”
— Pope Francis, in his homily at Mass May 30
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