Focus
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Luther’s post-Vatican II impact traceable to Middle Ages
Jun 10, 2017
To understand Martin Luther’s impact on the Second Vatican Council and the era that has followed it, one must first understand the context of Luther’s break with the church 500 years ago, according to German theologian Johanna Rahner.
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Ecumenical leaders call for context, nuance in Catholic-Lutheran dialogue
Jun 10, 2017
Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, renowned for his ecumenical efforts, addressed a Washington gathering of Catholic and Lutheran leaders striving for unity.
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Orthodox not interested in reunion with Rome
Jun 10, 2017
When it comes to theology, the Catholic Church and the Orthodox churches are very close. We accept the same Nicene Creed, we recognize each other's priestly and episcopal ordinations, as well as the sacraments of baptism, confession and Eucharist.
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A reflection on preparing young people for the Sacrament of Confirmation: ‘The Holy Spirit is given to us…’
Jun 02, 2017
Preparing young people for confirmation is always a source of joy.
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What actually happened on that day of Pentecost?
Jun 02, 2017
This event is recorded in the New Testament book known as The Acts of the Apostles. Chapter 2 begins, “And when the day of Pentecost (ten hemeran tes pentekostes) had come, (the first followers of Jesus) were all together in one place” (2:1). All of a sudden, a sound came from heaven, like a strong wind, filling the house where the people had gathered.
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What is the Christian Celebration of Pentecost All About?
Jun 02, 2017
This Sunday, Christians across the world will celebrate Pentecost.
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What does the word “Pentecost” mean?
Jun 02, 2017
The English word “Pentecost” is a transliteration of the Greek word pentekostos, which means “fifty.” It comes from the ancient Christian expression pentekoste hemera, which means “fiftieth day.”
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Celebrating the birthday of the Church
Jun 02, 2017
Pentecost (the word means “fifty”) is celebrated by the Jewish people fifty days after Passover. One of the three pilgrimage feasts of Israel (Leviticus 23, Deuteronomy 16), it was not originally associated with a historical event.
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Bishops, Priests and Religious urged to be flexible not rigid
Jun 02, 2017
On May 27, Pope Francis opened his nearly two-hour conversation with bishops, priests, religious and seminarians by leading them in a moment of silent prayer for the victims of the attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt, that killed 28.
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Be missionaries without borders, be prophets of mercy
Jun 02, 2017
Pope Francis encouraged the Little Missionary Sisters of Charity to be “missionaries without borders,” as he spoke on May 26 to leaders of the religious order who were gathered in Rome for their general chapter.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula