Archive for January 23rd, 2012

Where Irreligious Trends Lead After Decades By Edward Pentin ROME, JAN. 12, 2012 (Zenit.org).- To see how disturbing a secularist and increasingly irreligious society can become, one need only look to Sweden. Abortion has been free on demand and available without parental consent in the country since 1975, resulting in the Nordic nation having the [...]

Director of Laity Council’s Sports Section Speaks on Prayer and Role Models By Kathleen Naab ROME, JAN. 13, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The director of the “Church and Sport” section at the Pontifical Council for the Laity admits that the “Tim Tebow phenomenon” has heightened his interest in the NFL playoffs. Legionary of Christ Father Kevin Lixey [...]

Bishop of Solwezi on Priorities for His Church ROME, JAN. 13, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The 41-year-old bishop of Solwezi in Zambia is entrusted with a diocese stretching some 34,000 square miles (88,300 square kilometers). Scattered over the territory are about 80,000 Catholics. In this rural, poor setting, Bishop Charles Kasonde says his priority is evangelization. Marie [...]

‘‘ DVD Promotes Godly Fatherhood By Genevieve Pollock ALBANY, Georgia, JAN. 16, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Thousands of men are answering the call to rediscover God’s plan for fatherhood, inspired by a new movie, “Courageous,” due to be released on DVD on Tuesday. The film, which debuted in theaters Sept. 30, follows four men striving to fulfill [...]

A Tribute to L’Osservatore Romano By Antonio Gaspari ROME, JAN. 18, 2012 (Zenit.org).- It should be called “the friend of truth.” It opposed Nazism and Communism. In defense of the Pope and of the poor, it has challenged dictators worldwide. Its motto affirms “Non praevalebunt.” Pope Paul VI pointed it out as “a light nourished [...]





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