Daily Archives: March 11, 2012

Nigeria Attack Targets Catholic Church

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Despicable, evil. The BBC with the news: Up to 11 people were killed after a Catholic church was targeted by suspected suicide car bombers in the restive central Nigerian city of Jos, officials say. The car was apparently stopped before … Continue reading →

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San Gregorio Magno al Celio

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Since a lot of people have come to the blog today searching for San Gregorio Magno al Celio (though I suspect they’re actually after yesterday’s events), here is Wikipedia: San Gregorio Magno al Celio, also known as San Gregorio al Celio or … Continue reading →

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What of the TAC?

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Posted today on the Ordinariate Expats blog: Among the prime movers behind the requests to the Holy See to provide a means of corporate communion of Anglo-Catholics with Rome was the Traditional Anglican Communion with its Primate, the Australian Archbishop John … Continue reading →

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The ‘Twilight of Christianity’ in Iraq

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Sad and sobering news, from the New York Times: Iraq’s dwindling Christians, driven from their homes by attacks and  intimidation, are beginning to abandon the havens they had found in the  country’s north, discouraged by unemployment and a creeping fear … Continue reading →

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Archbishop of Canterbury in Fresh Push to Stop Anglicans from Converting

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The Archbishop of Canterbury signalled a fresh push to dissuade traditionalist Anglicans from defecting to the Roman Catholic Church as he joined the Pope in stressing moves to bring the two churches together. The Telegraph: Rowan Williams used a joint prayer service … Continue reading →

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Priest Seriously Burned in Church Rectory Fire

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UPDATE:  Sadly, Fr James Reilly has died. The pastor of a Catholic parish in Palisades Park northern New Jersey was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after suffering burns from a fire at the church rectory, church officials said … Continue reading →

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At the Cross

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Oh Lord You’ve searched me You know my way Even when I fail You I know You love me Your holy presence Surrounding me In every season I know You love me I know You love me At the cross … Continue reading →

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