Monthly Archives: September 2010

Pope Benedict on Popularity and the Church

Posted on September 16, 2010 by scottpowell

Today, Pope Benedict XVI began his historic visit to the U.K.  During his flight to Scotland this morning, a group of reporters were given a brief press conference with a time for question and answer. One of the reporters asked … Continue reading →

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The Cross as Hope

Posted on September 15, 2010 by scottpowell

Yesterday, the Church celebrated the feast of the Triumph of the Cross, and although this day doesn’t get as much press as other feast days, the idea of the Cross’ triumph may be one of the most important ideas for … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of the Cross

Posted on September 14, 2010 by benakers

“How splendid the cross of Christ! It brings life, not death; light, not darkness; Paradise, not its loss. It is the wood on which the Lord, like a great warrior, was wounded in hands and feet and side, but healed … Continue reading →

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“You’ve got mail” (from God)

Posted on September 3, 2010 by benakers

It’s pretty safe to say that letter writing is not as common today as it used to be.  However, try to remember a time when you received a letter from a loved one.  How did you feel as you anticipated … Continue reading →

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Great resource for Catholics

Posted on September 2, 2010 by scottpowell

Thanks to our friends at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center in Boulder, I’ve just come a cross a great new resource. Well, it’s not technically “new”, but it’s new to me–and perhaps to you as well. A website called Christian Classics Ethereal Library … Continue reading →

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