Francis exhorts Vatican prelates to be more mature, recognize ‘smallness’ of work
An article posted in the National Catholic Reporter http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/francis-exhorts-vatican-prelates-be-more-mature-recognize-smallness-work
Crux: Pope Francis was in his element when he opened the ‘Door of Charity’ for the poor
Article found in Crux, sister publication of the Boston Globe. http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/19/pope-francis-was-in-his-element-when-he-opened-the-door-of-charity-for-the-poor/
Pope celebrates his 79th birthday as popular as ever — but with criticism
Article found in Crux, sister publication of the Boston Globe. http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/17/pope-celebrates-his-79th-birthday-as-popular-as-ever-but-with-criticism/
‘Run, Hide, Fight’ Is Not How Our Brains Work
Fascinating article found in the New York Times, by Joseph Ledoux. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/opinion/sunday/run-hide-fight-is-not-how-our-brains-work.html?emc=eta1&_r=0
Fourth Sunday of Advent
“Blessed are you among women” Lk. 1:40 “Mary: The Most Powerful Woman in the World.” These are not the words of some Catholic newspaper, or some otherwise strongly religious publication. ...
Francis: Mercy Jubilee means we must open our hearts, forgive others
Article found in the National Catholic Reporter http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/francis-mercy-jubilee-means-we-must-open-our-hearts-forgive-others