Daily Archives: December 16, 2010

Why Should I Be Good?

Have you ever asked yourself that question? Why struggle to perfect the virtues, to develop character, to habitually “do the right thing?” Answer: “The goal of a virtuous life is the become like God.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1803) … Continue reading

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Attention Deacons! John Paul I and the Authority of Service

Papa Luciani, in his homily for his installation as Pope on September 3, 1978, drew a distinction between presiding over the Apostolic See and service to it. He notes that “presiding in charity is service.” He quotes St. Leo the … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“…together, may we have the daring wisdom to imagine a world of peace, and the compassionate courage to work for a peace with justice.” — Marie Lucey, OSF

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

The Holy Father today has named Bishop Paul Coakley as Archbishop of Oklahoma City.  Archbishop Coakley was the bishop of Salina, Kansas since 2004. Congratulations, Archbishop Coakley!

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