Texting in church!? Franciscan Brothers Richard Mcfeely and Robert Frazzetta read prayer requests on their mobile phones Jan. 3 at St. Anthony Friary in Butler, N.J. The largest group of Franciscan friars in the United States is offering the faithful a new way to pray in th e digital age by accepting prayer requests via text messages. (CNS photo/Octavio Duran)
Learn more about the texting Franciscans (see photo above) here.
Obama: Gun control specifics to come within days
Obama weighs executive action in gun control debate
Gun Control Advocates See 'Opportune Moment' as Biden Readies Proposals
But states aren't waiting:
Of course there are always exceptions: Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst calls for state-funded gun training for teachers and administrators.
Debt Ceiling -- Newt Gingrich: Obama bullying House GOP
Parish changes in Boston: Boston Catholics React Positively To Parish Collaboratives
Parish changes in Boston: North Shore parishes in 'New beginning'
Parish changes in Boston: Evangelization key to new pastoral plan in Boston. This is an NCR story from last month anticipating the pastoral chanages that kicked in this week.
Parish changes in Milwaukee: Northwest side Catholic parish ponders use of merger money. Questions revolve around best ways to help the poor
While W. Philadelphia parishes merge, Catholic life on campus thrives
Good News: Ste. Genevieve, Mo. -- Relics stolen from Catholic parish returned in plastic bag
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Pencil Preaching is blog that Celebration editor Pat Marrin combines scripture and sketching to reflect on the word. Daily Bread is a series short reflections, written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings. Daily Bread is intended to help daily preachers and others who pray from the assigned scriptures each day to orient themselves to the Living Word addressed to the church in the world. It's a great way to begin the day. |
