Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching, Part 4

Posted by - October 28, 2017

THE COMMON GOOD We began this series by emphasizing the value and uniqueness of each individual human person and then considered the importance of JUSTICE as one of the foundational principles in Catholic Social Teaching (CST). If human beings are endowed with great personal dignity and were created with the ability to relate directly to

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A crucifix is seen in Pontchateau, France, Aug. 24. Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae Oct. 24 that one must truly enter into the mystery of Jesus Christ's precious gift of "loving me" so much, "he gave himself" and was crucified and died for everyone's sins. (CNS photo/Stephane Mahe, Reuters)

In the end, everyone faces God with ’empty hands,’ pope says

Posted by - October 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God waits for everyone, even the worst sinner who repents only with his dying breath, Pope Francis said. “Before God, we present ourselves with empty hands,” he said, meaning that all the good works people have or haven’t done throughout their lives aren’t measured to determine entry into heaven. “A word

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A crucifix is seen in Pontchateau, France, Aug. 24. Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae Oct. 24 that one must truly enter into the mystery of Jesus Christ's precious gift of "loving me" so much, "he gave himself" and was crucified and died for everyone's sins. (CNS photo/Stephane Mahe, Reuters)

Only Jesus, in his infinite mercy, would die for sinners, pope says

Posted by - October 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Going to Mass regularly, praying and doing good works are not enough to make a person a good Christian, Pope Francis said. One must truly enter into the mystery of Jesus Christ’s precious gift of “loving me” so much, “he gave himself” and was crucified and died for everyone’s sins, the

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Pope Francis greets a woman in a wheelchair during an audience with catechists and people with disabilities at the Vatican Oct. 21. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Church can’t be blind, deaf to people with special needs, pope says

Posted by - October 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church must be welcoming and creative in finding ways to not let people’s physical, psychological or intellectual limitations keep them from encountering God, Pope Francis said. “The church cannot be ‘mute’ or ‘tone deaf’ when it comes to the defense and promotion of people with disabilities,” he told differently

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Volunteer Kaely Martinez, 11, assists Martha Vega with relief goods Oct. 24 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Las Marias, Puerto Rico. Vega's home was destroyed by Hurricane Maria more than one month ago. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Puerto Rico recovery effort shows ‘a church that walks with the poor’

Posted by - October 28, 2017

LAS MARIAS, Puerto Rico (CNS) — By joining forces to create coalitions on behalf of those who are suffering in the wake of Hurricane Maria, the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico has been fulfilling Pope Francis’ expressed wish to see “a church that walks with the poor.” At the parish level, that cooperation has been

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Aid is delivered to a rural couple in Vasad, Hungary, Dec. 19, 2016. Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass with the poor and people who assist them Nov. 19, the first World Day of the Poor. (CNS photo/Szilard Koszticsag, EPA)

Pope’s November-January schedule includes new World Day of the Poor

Posted by - October 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass with the poor and people who assist them Nov. 19, the first World Day of the Poor. After the 2015-16 Year of Mercy, the pope established the day to encourage new initiatives fostering encounter, friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance to the poor. Pope Francis

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St. Mary Parish's cemetery in Alexandria, Va., is seen Oct. 19. Catholics observe the back-to-back feasts of All Saints and All Souls Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Parish cemeteries: A labor, but also a labor of love

Posted by - October 28, 2017

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Often overlooked amid issues of grief and loss in Catholic families after the death of a loved one is that thousands of parishes across the United States have their own parish cemetery. The Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, alone has 125 parish cemeteries. The majority of these cemeteries were established when the parish,

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John Patrick Murphy, a cemetery committee member at St. Mary of Sorrows Parish in Fairfax Station, Va., walks toward his grave plot Oct. 18. Dressed in Civil War-era garb, the history buff gives cemetery tours about the Second Battle of Manassas. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Two Virginia Catholic cemeteries have history on their side

Posted by - October 28, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) — Not only are cemeteries — and Catholic cemeteries in particular — a trove of history about the people who are interred there, but two in the state of Virginia show they can have their own moment in the spotlight. The cemetery at St. Mary Parish in Alexandria is the oldest Catholic

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Holy Days Of Obligation for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa

Posted by - October 28, 2017

Every organization, whether secular or religious, requires its own laws and customs in order to maintain order. As citizens of the state, we enjoy certain rights and privileges, but we likewise have civic duties to fulfill. As Catholics, Canon Law is the internal system and guidelines which guides us. As baptized faithful we do have

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ALL SAINTS DAY & ALL SOULS DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Posted by - October 28, 2017

(NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – ALL SAINTS) MOUNT CARMEL CATHEDRAL 6:00 a.m. – (Mass – Chamorro) MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY: 12:00 Noon – (Solemn Rosary – Chamorro) MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY 3:30p.m.– (Solemn Rosary–Chamorro) MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY 4:00 p.m. – (Evening Prayer of the Dead followed by Mass and Responso) KRISTO RAI PARISH 6:00 a.m. Mass SANTA SOLEDAD

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