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Learning from the Faith of Elijah: We Can Find Rest under the Broom Tree

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 19, 2014

I spend a lot of time under the broom tree as I get older. I see it as a holy place, a place of invitation, in the unfolding loving plan of God in my own life. It is under the broom tree - when I feel the least able to continue the struggle -that I learn to surrender myself to the One who always sends His messengers. There, I often find the sustenance I need for the journey of life and learn the ways of living faith. God is searching for men and women who will surrender their lives in love to Him. Often, it takes the depletion of all of our own efforts and resources before we are willing to give up - and give in - to Him.

EWTN Will Not Bend to an Unjust Mandate: Announces Appeal of Federal Court Decision on HHS Mandate

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 19, 2014

We are extremely disappointed with the decision reached by the court in this case. The opinion issued is clearly inconsistent with the decisions reached in nearly all of the cases decided to date. The fact that the court has dismissed the serious issues of conscience and religious freedom that EWTN has raised is very troubling. As an organization that was founded by Mother Angelica to uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church, we do not believe that contraception, abortion-inducing drugs and voluntary sterilization should be defined as health care. We simply cannot facilitate these immoral practices. We have no other option but to continue our legal challenge of the mandate. We are making an immediate appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta - EWTN

What Did Francis Say Now? Words of the Bishop of Rome to His Diocese Offer Insight into this Pontificate

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 19, 2014

Pope Francis speaks, to use a familiar expression in every language, from the heart. Many who attempt to report on him simply do not know how to handle it. Others do not actually read or listen to what he actually says before offering their own report, opinion or summary. That fact all too often leaves plenty of room for those who seek to pontificate - on the pontificate. That kind of exercise can sometimes be helpful and - and sometimes not so helpful. This talk to the Diocese of Rome reveals a pastoral Pope. He is speaking of and from real lived experience with the sheep. This talk reveals the sincere concern and love of a Bishop who is moved with compassion, by the lived experience and real need of God's people. Francis is real, down to earth and, often spontaneous. I know, some people have written a whole lot of words about how they wish he would be less spontaneous. I do not share that opinion.

Heartbeat of the Family: Why do teens drop out of church?

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 2, 2014

As we move into June, we would like to introduce a new theme to our readers for the month. This June is "Heartbeat of the Family" month at Catholic Online. We'd like to open our month talking about teens dropping out of church.

LionHeart: Archbishop Cordileone Responds to the Letter Asking Him Not To Speak at the March for Marriage

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 18, 2014

I have received E mails thoughout the day in response to my own strongly worded article concerning Nancy Pelosi, entitled The Arrogance of Nancy Pelosi: Sends Letter to Archbishop Cordileone Asking Him Not to Speak at March for Marriage. Make no mistake, I understand the frustration. I have been writing about this woman for many, many years! However, the response of this wonderful and holy Bishop brought me to my knees. He not only showed the wisdom of his office, he showed the greatest power, the power of love. We can all take a lesson from this wonderful letter.

Immigrant children dumped in Arizona may be able to stay in U.S. - legally

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 17, 2014

As large numbers of the children of illegal immigrants have been almost dumped in Arizona camps after crossing the border from Central American countries, it must be noted that under current U.S. law, that they will be well cared for. As a matter of fact, these children, some of who are snuggling underneath aluminum foil blankets, will be treated even better than some children born in the U.S. under the foster care system.

Will Hobby Lobby be Forced to Bow Before Obama or Will the Free Exercise of Religion be Protected?

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 18, 2014

Before the end of this month, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the Hobby Lobby Case, a case which will determine if religious, for-profit employers will be compelled to pay the costs of contraceptives, sterilizations and abortifacients for employees who request them or be shut down due to the penalties. .

The Arrogance of Nancy Pelosi: Sends Letter to Archbishop Cordileone Asking Him Not to Speak at March for Marriage

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 18, 2014

One of the scandals of our age is the behavior of some Catholics in public life who are unfaithful to the teaching of our Church. They demonstrate the danger warned of in the last great ecumenical council of our Church, Vatican II. The Council Fathers, in their document on the Christian mission - Lumen Gentium, "Light to the Nations" - used a phrase which has been repeated many times since then in numerous teachings from the contemporary Popes and is a favorite of our own U.S. Bishops. They warned of the "separation between faith and life." They called it one of the "greatest errors of our age". And, it is being advanced with the assistance of Minority Leader, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Her letter of June 10th, 2014, to the heroic Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore Cordileone, (the name means lion heart) is but one more example in a long line of arrogance and error she has shown over many years.

One simple fact to prove the power of the Rosary

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 13, 2014

The rosary may be the most beloved devotion of the Catholic faith. It is quintessentially Catholic and the beads upon which the prayers are tracked are themselves a symbol of the Church. A Bible, a rosary, the medal of a saint, these are the material hallmarks of a Catholic. Combined with faith, prayer and action, the rosary lies at the heart of who we are.

Your Catholic Voice Foundation donates first batch of XO Tablets to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 9, 2014

Your Catholic Voice Foundation has donated their first batch of XO Tablets to a California elementary school as part of a program to supply children around the world with quality learning tools.

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