Monthly Archives: April 2013

Todays reflections-30th April 2013

Pruned Posted: 30 Apr 2013 06:30 AM PDT Today’s Gospel Text: Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, … Continue reading

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No Beachwear to the Bascilica of Bon Jesus

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‘Be vigilant,’ Ann Widdecombe tells UK Christians

Ann Widdecombe has called on Christians to put pressure on the UK government to take action against persecution of Christians overseas – and to stop it developing here. Speaking at an event held in south London, the former government minister … Continue reading

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Pope hints at possible changes to scandal-ridden Vatican bank

  Pope Francis has indicated for the first time that he may make changes to the Vatican’s scandal-ridden bank as part of a broad review of the Holy See’s troubled administration. Before Francis was elected last month, many of the … Continue reading

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Todays reflections- 29th April 2013

World’s Peace Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:30 AM PDT Today’s Gospel Text: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let … Continue reading

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Leftist priests: Francis can fix church ‘in ruins’

Leftist priests: Francis can fix church ‘in ruins’ By JESSICA WEISS | Associated Press – 1 hr 58 mins ago View PhotoAssociated Press/Victor R. Caivano – Liberation Theologist Leonardo Boff, of Brazil, pauses as he attends the launching of a book by Clelia Luro, the … Continue reading

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Todays reflections- 28th April 2013

Love for his Beloved Posted: 28 Apr 2013 06:30 AM PDT Today’s Gospel Text:  He who has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me; and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will … Continue reading

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Todays reflections- 27th April 2013

Glorified Death of Jesus Posted: 27 Apr 2013 06:00 AM PDT Today’s Gospel Text:  When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of man glorified, and in him God is glorified; 32 if God is glorified in him, … Continue reading

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Turkish president speaks to one of kidnapped Syrian bishops

Turkey’s President, Abdullah Gül Abdullah Gül has informed the Syriac Orthodox Church that he spoke to Yuhanna Ibrahim yesterday. The two kidnapped bishops are said to be in good health Marco Tosatti Taken from Vatican Insider rome The President of … Continue reading

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Florist faces second lawsuit over gay wedding refusal

A florist in Washington is being sued for a second time after choosing not to provide flower arrangements for a gay customer’s upcoming wedding. Barronelle Stutzman of Arlene’s Flowers in Richland now faces two lawsuits, one from the Washington state … Continue reading

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