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Of Peter and the Papacy??? A Homily for the 21st Sunday of the Year
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (840+ words) The Gospel today sets forth the biblical basis for the Office of Peter, the Office of the Papacy, for Peter’s successors are the Popes. The word “pope” is simply an English version (via Anglo-Saxon and Germanic tongues) of the word…...
Sunday Reflection with Canon Robin Gibbons: 23 August 2026 | ICN
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (189+ words) Meister des Perikopenbuches Heinrichs II - Wiki Image There is something valuable in this story of the Sirens that is a clear warning for us as we navigate our own way in the Barque of Peter, for there are voices that…...
Fr Frank Brennan???s Homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2026
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (336+ words) Homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20 Every now and again, it’s necessary to preach on a distressing topic. This is one of those weeks. In the darkness and shadows, let’s see light of a…...
Vatican defrocks former Diocese of Scranton priest
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (259+ words) The Vatican defrocked a former priest in the Diocese of Scranton for sexually abusing a child, a move that permanently ends his time as a priest. Christopher R. Clay, 62, was dispensed from the clerical state effective July 24 following credible accusations of…...
'Who Do You Say That I Am?': Archbishop Weisenburger's Homily ()
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (100+ words) 'Who Do You Say That I Am?': Archbishop Weisenburger's Homily (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time) Detroit Catholic 'Who Do You Say That I Am?': Archbishop Weisenburger's Homily (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time) In this homily reflection for August 23, 2026, the 21st Sunday in Ordinary…...
Bishop Edmund Whalen's Homily: August 20, 2026
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (51+ words) Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 20, 2026 The Good Newsroom Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 20, 2026 By: The Good Newsroom In his homily from Mass today at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Bishop Edmund Whalen reflects on how love within the family is rooted in…...
Bishop Edmund Whalen's Homily: August 19, 2026
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (55+ words) Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 19, 2026 The Good Newsroom Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 19, 2026 By: The Good Newsroom In his homily from Mass today at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Bishop Edmund Whalen looks to St. John Eudes to help understand the readings....
An independent tribunal for Catholic abuse cases?
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (113+ words) Program:The Religion and Ethics Report The conviction of the Catholic bishop of Broome raises new questions about the ability of the church to investigate itself, especially in cases of abuse. One of the world's leading experts on church law…...
A queer Catholic???s encounter with violence???and grace???at Communion
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (1091+ words) Years before I became Catholic, I spent time discerning with an Anglican monastic community. One of their 49 rules focused on the practice of receiving Communion. In a community where the Eucharist was received almost daily, the concern was not whether…...
I Will, With God’s Help: Liturgy Reflection for August 30
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (218+ words) by Rondesia Jarrett-Schell | Aug 18, 2026 “Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 The promises we make in baptism and confirmation are not simply…...