"Many Catholics in high office have fallen woefully short in their performance in office," CBC News and Reuters reports cite the bishops as saying. Such people should "repent, or quit the public arena and stop causing havoc to the people and giving the Catholic Church a bad name." Although the bishops don't mention the name of any leader, the reports point out that Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe and Angola's Eduardo dos Santos, both Catholics, are criticised internationally for various forms of repression. At the closing of the Synod on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI called for peace and reconciliation among all people on the continent, regardless of ethnic and religious differences, AP reported. "Courage! Get up, African continent!" Benedict said during the Mass, which he concelebrated with some of the prelates who attended the synod. The pope also said that globalisation should be regulated in order to include all nations, not just developed ones. The bishops statement, too, refers to the issue: "Multinationals have to stop their criminal devastation of the environment in their greedy exploitation of natural resources. "It is short-sighted policy to foment wars in order to make fast gains from chaos, at the cost of human lives and blood."Published: October 26, 2009
Bishops at the Vatican's Synod on Africa are calling for "saintlypoliticians who will clean the continent", lambasting corrupt leadersin office in a communique released on Friday.
BUCKS CAMP LOG: 1916-1928; A WISCONSIN DEER CAMP DIARY
- The true story of three children who received numerous apparitions from our Blessed Mother in 1917 Portugal has just been immortalized on film. The 13th Day is the first film from directors Ian and Dominic Higgins and has gained some impressive notoriety from one of the biggest film festivals in the world, Cannes. The film tells the story of three shepherd children who received apparitions on the 13th of every month for six consecutive months leading up to one of the world's most notable miraculous events - The Miracle of the Sun. Oh yeah, that miracle was witnessed by 70,000 people!
From the website:
"We aim to make it available to view as soon as possible, so our current focus is to find a distributor with the right commercial and spiritual sensibilities to exploit the full market and message delivery potential of the film. We are currently negotiating for the license rights in North America, and so hope to be able to make the film available to view and buy within 6 months."
Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). According to Karen Ristau, NCEA president, “Catholic schools provide good things for students and families—high expectations and daily experience of faith. In these challenging times, the theme also reminds parents that the dividends of a Catholic school education—students prepared in faith, knowledge, morals and discipline—last a lifetime. There is no better way to invest in a child’s future—or the future of our world.” Marie Powell, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, noted: “We realize that in most parts of the country a Catholic education is not without some cost. But I can't think of a better investment in the future than to invest in the education of a child.” The logo designed for the week features a cross superimposed on an outstretched hand. Rays coming from behind the hand express the concepts of faith, knowledge, morals and discipline—all beneficial aspects of a Catholic education. The theme “Catholic Schools" runs across the top of the art and "Dividends for Life” runs across the bottom of the art. As part of Catholic Schools Week, National Appreciation Day For Catholic Schools will be observed Wednesday, Feb. 3. National Appreciation Day was established to encourage supporters nationwide to showcase to elected officials the great accomplishments and contributions of Catholic schools. In Washington, a delegation of Catholic school students, teachers and parents will visit Capitol Hill to meet with congressional leaders to promote Catholic schools. Schools in other parts of the country are encouraged to carry their message of good news to local and state officials. Committee Members NCEA is the largest private, professional education association in the world. Founded in 1904, the association's membership represents more than 200,000 educators serving more than 7 million students at all levels of Catholic education. USCCB is the national public policy organization of the bishops in the United States. -end- For more information on Catholic Schools Week, please visit our Catholic Schools Week page and our Catholic Schools Week Press Kit page.“Catholic Schools - Dividends for Life” is Catholic Schools Week Theme for 2010
Theme reminds that there is no better investment than the education of a child
Washington, DC—“Catholic Schools - Dividends for Life” is the theme selected for Catholic Schools Week 2010. Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration that focuses attention on the good work done by the nation’s Catholic schools. The week will be observed Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2010.
Marie Powell and Sister of St. Joseph Suzanne Bellenoit, associate director for public policy, represent USCCB on the National Marketing Committee. NCEA members are Regina Haney, executive director, Department of Boards and Councils; Christian Brother Robert Bimonte, executive director, Department of Elementary Schools; and Daniel Curtin, executive director, Chief Administrators of Catholic Education.
Whether the reader is a cradle Catholic or a convert; lay, clergy or religious; simply curious or struggling, these stories describe what it means to be a Catholic. They bring happiness, hope and healing to everyone, from the teenager celebrating confirmation to the elderly looking back on a long life. The first Chicken Soup for the Soul book was published in 1993, and became a publishing industry sensation, ultimately selling eight million copies. Since then, more than 150 Chicken Soup titles have been published, selling more than 100 million copies. Chicken Soup for the Soul has won dozens of awards over the past 15 years, and its founders, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have become celebrity motivational speakers and authors. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are co-founders of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Susan M. Heim is a long-time editor of parenting and family-oriented books.Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith: 101 Stories to Offer Hope, Deepen Faith, and Spread Love
These 101 poignant and spirit-filled stories written by Catholics of all ages and religious experiences cover the gamut, from fun stories of growing up Catholic to serious stories of sacraments and miracles. Affirming God's unconditional love, these stories share the role the Church plays in personal and professional lives, expressed in religious rituals and everyday activities. Catholics will be blessed to see how the secular is often saturated with the sacred.
Chicken Soup for the Soul is a favorite publisher of books about family with many bestselling books about family and personal dynamics.
(With Ecclesiastical Approval) WISDOM of the Sacred Head guide me in all my ways. O Love of the Sacred Heart, consume me with Thy fire. (Three Glorias, in honour of the Divine Will, Memory and Understanding.) O Seat of Divine Wisdom, and guiding Power, which governs all the motions and love of the Sacred Heart,PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEAD
Of Our Blessed Lord,
As the Seat of Divine Wisdom.
may all minds know Thee all hearts love Thee and all tongues praise Thee, now and for evermore.
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