Daily Archives: November 8, 2011

German Speed Bump

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This is a very funny video that someone showed me at tea today. I had to share it (if you, like I, haven’t seen it yet).  

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Muslim Prayers of Hate towards Christians and Jews

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Fron here: Someone recently sent me an Arabic video that juxtaposes snippets of sermons delivered by Christian and Muslim leaders in the Middle East. The Christian preachers give universal supplications that include phrases like “O Lord, lover of all mankind … Continue reading →

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‘Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem…’

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On the Deacon’s Bench: Last week, my colleague at CNEWA, Fr. Guido Gockel, delivered a speech in Washington that looked at the problems of the Holy Land in a striking, thought-provoking way. A snip: When we look at the Holy … Continue reading →

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‘Face Of Satan’ Revealed in Renaissance Fresco

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In the Huffington Post: The devil‘s in the details, literally. Art restorers working on one the most famous frescoes painted by Renaissance painter Giotto di Bondone in the Basillica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy have uncovered an astounding hidden … Continue reading →

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We Are Church: Lay People to Start Celebrating Mass in Austria

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Dissident Austrian Catholics announced lay people will start celebrating Mass when a priest is unavailable, a clear call to disobedience just as the country’s bishops hold their autumn conference. Reuters reports on rebels and their plans: A manifesto adopted by dozens … Continue reading →

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