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- Genuflect Or Bow? When, Where, And Why This Is Part Of The Catholic Faith!
  
  (Special Thanks to Adoremus and Dr. Denis McNamara) The heavy lifting and much of the inspiration for this article is offered by Dr. Denis McNamara’s fantastic article “Altar as Alter Christus...
- What Does Being Open To Life Really Mean?
  
  Open to life. We’ve all heard it, and for the most part, think we know what it means. For those who are outside the Church, or perhaps those Catholics who have done little more than get their feet...
- Jesus, The Master Psychologist: Unworthy Of Self-Worth?
  
  So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, “We are unworthy servants.” — Luke 17:10 What grade would Jesus receive in a college counseling class today? Would He even pass? To...
- August Is Devoted To The Immaculate Heart Of Mary | Mark Your Calendar!
  
  Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? This year, let’s focus on each devotion month-by-month to grow in our faith and traditions! Make yourself notes, write it on your...
- 4 Reasons Not To Give Up On NFP When It Gets Hard
  
  Let’s face it. As wonderful as the idea of Natural Family Planning (NFP) can sound, the reality for many couples can be far from that beautiful ideal. A common thread amongst frustrated couples...

Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service
- The Suicide Squad
  
  NEW YORK (CNS) — Nearly everything about “The Suicide Squad” (Warner Bros.), writer-director James Gunn’s...
- N.Y. priests urged not to give religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines
  
  WASHINGTON (CNS) — As some Catholics are seeking a religious exemption to the coronavirus vaccine...
- Knights name 2021 International Family of Year, honor five local councils
  
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) — The Knights of Columbus named the Steciak family of Rembieszyce,...
- ‘Cooking with Father Cooper’ on Facebook Live brings food, faith together
  
  NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — While brainstorming ways to help her fellow parishioners at Divine Mercy...
- ‘Today is a day of strength’: Mass commemorates Beirut blast victims
  
  BEIRUT (CNS) — A year after the catastrophic Beirut port blast, the wounds of the...
Rome Reports
News from the Vatican
- Only Jesus reveals true Gospel, pope says at first audience after surgery
  
  The true Gospel has been revealed by Jesus Christ, not by individuals or founders of movements, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience.
- Pope resumes public audiences a month after major surgery
  
  Pope Francis resumed his routine of holding weekly audiences with the general public a month after he underwent bowel surgery.
- Vatican releases rules for online learning for ecclesiastical universities
  
  The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education encouraged pontifical universities to expand educational opportunities to those who would normally be unable to attend classes in-person full time.
- Crises are signs that church is still alive, pope says
  
  Difficulties and crises within the Catholic Church are not signs of a church in decline but one that is alive and living through challenges, just like men and women today, Pope Francis said.
- Pope names new members to Academy of Sciences
  
  Pope Francis has appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences an epidemiologist credited with handling Taiwan's response to COVID-19, a global expert in atmospheric chemistry credited with helping...