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Subject: CATHOLIC NEWS: Pope Francis releases Apostolic Exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium"... PLUS 16 MORE
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CATHOLIC NEWS: Pope Francis releases Apostolic Exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium"... PLUS 16 MORE

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• Pope Francis releases Apostolic Exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium"
• Pope Francis’ new document, Evangelii Gaudium: 9 things to know and share
• 8 foods you've been eating all wrong
• The "Bergoglio effect" on the bishops of Italy and Spain
• A summary of Evangelii Gaudium
• A "Joy"-ful Thanksgiving
• Evangelii Gaudium is a remarkable and radical document
• 10 things you need to know today: November 26, 2013
• The 2013 Christmas stamps speak to a common humanity
• 10 roads every passionate driver should cruise at least once
• Here's what bothers me about those corny Risen Lord crucifixes
• "I haven't trusted Francis since he became pope. But something happened this weekend that made me change my mind..."
• The South American pope spreads the message of love and mercy. Are we listening?
• Here's why you should be concerned about the U.S. plan to downgrade its Vatican embassy
• Top 10 signs you're a Catholic introvert
• Why America needs social conservatism
• Pope Francis meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Vatican

Pope Francis releases Apostolic Exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium" Posted: 26 Nov 2013 04:04 AM PST T he joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew. In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy...

Pope Francis’ new document, Evangelii Gaudium: 9 things to know and share Posted: 26 Nov 2013 08:59 AM PST Frequently, apostolic exhortations are written after a meeting of the Synod of Bishops. The Synod of Bishops is a group that gathers selected bishops from across the world to discuss a particular subject. At the synod, the bishops write a document making recommendations for the pope. It is then given to him for his reflection...

8 foods you've been eating all wrong Posted: 26 Nov 2013 08:13 AM PST There's a better way to eat an apple, peel a banana, and put syrup on your pancakes. ...

The "Bergoglio effect" on the bishops of Italy and Spain Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:05 AM PST As has already taken place in the United States, the episcopates of Italy and Spain also have significant changes in their leadership under way. And the observers of ecclesiastical questions, but not only they, have gone to work to interpret these changes in the context of the new pontificate...

A summary of Evangelii Gaudium Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:24 AM PST Evangelii Gaudium is a fantastic document that will have a deep impact on our Church for several generations. It is also a long document. In his own words, I have dealt extensively with these topics with a detail which some may find excessive (#18)...

A "Joy"-ful Thanksgiving Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:22 AM PST So, Church, above you'll find what's being described as "the manifesto" of Francis for the church - 224 pages in book-form ... whatever the format, some 48,000 words. If you're looking for a "primer," here goes: don't insult your intelligence - take the time to actually read it. As added context goes...

Evangelii Gaudium is a remarkable and radical document Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:21 AM PST Over the last eight months, Pope Francis has revealed his fresh vision of the church’s role in bits and pieces - a homily here, a press conference there and an occasional conversation related by a third party. In a document released today titled Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel)...

10 things you need to know today: November 26, 2013 Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:20 AM PST The United Nations says an international peace conference aimed at ending Syria's nearly three-year civil war will start on Jan. 22 in Geneva. The U.N. hasn't revealed who will participate, although Iran, a Syria ally, said Tuesday it would come if invited...

The 2013 Christmas stamps speak to a common humanity Posted: 25 Nov 2013 07:40 PM PST Apparently while I was on vacation, I missed a wee brouhaha about a US Postal Service ad that managed to promote “Holiday” stamps without including the Christmas-themed ones, and nary a Christian image in sight. Well, if you haven’t seen them, yet, here they are: I love this year’s Madonna selection, Virgin and Child by...

10 roads every passionate driver should cruise at least once Posted: 25 Nov 2013 05:18 PM PST Love getting behind the wheel? Then make sure you cross these amazing stretches of pavement off your bucket list. ...

Here's what bothers me about those corny Risen Lord crucifixes Posted: 25 Nov 2013 03:40 PM PST Have you ever been in one of those Catholic institutions-maybe a school or hospital where some well meaning, shallow minded sentimentalist has gone through and got rid of all the crucifixes and replaced them with those corny risen Lord crucifixes? Have you ever wondered why you don’t like them much? Well, I’ve figured it out...

"I haven't trusted Francis since he became pope. But something happened this weekend that made me change my mind..." Posted: 25 Nov 2013 03:36 PM PST Seeing Pope Francis holding the bones of our first Pope and praying recalled all the scriptures I knew of Saint Peter. Jesus calling Simon son of John as a disciple, Jesus renaming Simon son of John to ‘Rock’/Peter, Peter being quick to act harshly lopping off a man’s ear to defend his Lord...

The South American pope spreads the message of love and mercy. Are we listening? Posted: 25 Nov 2013 03:30 PM PST Children giggle with hysterical joy as drops of holy water hit them. A handicapped man in pain groans, reaching for the hope that is so palpable here. A pregnant woman internalizes a little of the peace, even in the midst of all the noise. All along I can’t help remembering a recent pastoral caution: Like it or not, we must be good to the poor...

Here's why you should be concerned about the U.S. plan to downgrade its Vatican embassy Posted: 25 Nov 2013 03:11 PM PST The United States is scaling back its diplomatic mission at the Vatican-making plans to close its Vatican Embassy headquarters, and instead conduct its operations in a smaller building within the walls of the U.S. Embassy to Italy. The Obama Administration cites security concerns following the attack in Benghazi...

Top 10 signs you're a Catholic introvert Posted: 25 Nov 2013 03:01 PM PST I’m an introvert. I’m not shy, I just like books, quiet get-togethers and lots of alone time. I do not like too much noise, attention and worst of all: small talk. Of course, God always likes to stretch our hearts, so he called me to an order where I am constantly doing public speaking...

Why America needs social conservatism Posted: 25 Nov 2013 02:42 PM PST Jeffrey Bell is perhaps the most experienced conservative political advisor in Washington, D.C. Once a key Reagan campaign advisor, Bell later became a political candidate himself, scoring a stunning primary upset against a seated Republican senator in New Jersey only to lose in the general election to Democrat Bill Bradley. Bell...

Pope Francis meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Vatican Posted: 25 Nov 2013 10:58 AM PST Pope Francis had a private meeting in the Vatican on Monday afternoon with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin... ...

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