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Commentary: CDF instruction on cremation - affirming the status quo while opening the door to further concessions.Zenit report: Cardinal Müller clarifies -- "not a mortal sin", "not prohibited" to scatter ashes of the deceased or turn these to mementos

RORATE CÆLI: Commentary: CDF instruction on cremation - affirming the status quo while opening the door to further concessions.Zenit report: Cardinal Müller clarifies -- "not a mortal sin", "not prohibited" to scatter ashes of the deceased or turn these to mementos

The joys of the English language!

Need a lift? Here's something that's sure to pick you up!

Oh Jesus! New head on statue of Christ puts spotlight on Ontario church | National Post

Oh Jesus! New head on statue of Christ puts spotlight on Ontario church | National Post

There are days with when being a parish priest feels just like this.

A letter from +Bishop Michael Mulhall, Diocese of Pembroke on the subject of Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide

September 5, 2016 Bishop’s Message on the subject of Euthanasia My dear faithful, The events of the past year regarding euthanasia have been a very troubling experience. On June 17, 2016, Bill C-14 received royal assent, making euthanasia and assisted suicide legal in Canada. In supporting euthanasia, both private and institutional voices have neglected the intrinsic value of life and have undermined the fundamental value of individual freedom of conscience. The program of support for euthanasia has been marked by misrepresentation and manipulation, which in turn has created significant frustration for many people of good will. Our country finds itself in a tragic position. This eventuality was not unforeseen. I wish to thank the many people who continue to work to protect life and who speak in favour of the sanctity of life. I wish to recognize many heroic people in the past, who prophetically observed the slippery slope down which our society was travelling. Their warnings, made in t

Not my usual fare here on my blog... but it seems to perfectly fit my thoughts about the impending US election.

One last selection from a choir that proves 'Hallelujah' is beautiful in any language

Another gem that might inspire you to join in offering 'A Prayer'

A little treat to calm the soul during a busy weekend

The 'Entitlement Generation' is the source of Donald Trump's support

The universe may contain 10 times as many galaxies as previously believed

The universe may contain 10 times as many galaxies as previously believed - Technology & Science - CBC News

The Catholic Church Built Western Civilization: A video discussion worth watching

An important truth that illustrates the selfishness of suicide

At Mass in Georgia, Pope highlights importance of women

Says grandmothers and mothers "bring the fresh water of God’s consolation to countless situations of barrenness and conflict." Full text of his homily this morning in Tbilisi. Click on link below to read entire homily: At Mass in Georgia, pope highlights importance of women - Vatican - Aleteia.org – Worldwide Catholic Network Sharing Faith Resources for those seeking Truth – Aleteia.org