Wildfires in Argentina have burned approximately 2.47 million acres (1 million hectares) over the last several weeks. On December 22 NASA satellites started detecting heat from fires that grew to become some of the larger blazes on the east side of the country 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of the coastal city of Bahia Blanca. MORE
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Did Vatican II Get Islam Right?
Pope Francis’ recent decision to allow Mahmoud Abbas to set up an embassy in the Holy See raises questions about just how serious the Vatican is in its efforts to abide by the teachings of Nostra Aetate, a Papal Encyclical issued by Pope Paul VI in 1965. MORE
Israeli security establishment to Netanyahu: Don’t touch Iran deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has often stated that he would try to convince the new American administration to reopen the nuclear agreement that was signed between Iran and the six world powers in July 2015. He even told CBS last December that he has at least “five ideas” on how to facilitate the reopening of the agreement. Evidently he will share his ideas in February with US President Donald Trump in a meeting that will take place between them in Washington. MORE
The simultaneous rise of autistic and transgender kids
The number of autistic kids is skyrocketing.The number of transgender kids is skyrocketing. Is there a link?
Yes, said a controversial Canadian expert on transgender issues on a BBC documentary earlier this month. Kenneth Zucker is a distinguished figure in the field of the psychology of sexual behaviour. He is the editor of the Archives of Sexual Behaviour and a professor at the University of Toronto. MORE
Bill Gates could become the world’s first trillionaire
In our lifetimes, we could see the first trillionaire.
And, most likely, that first trillionaire would be Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
That’s according to research by Oxfam, an international network of organizations collectively working to alleviate global poverty. Its recently published report finds that eight billionaires from around the globe have as much money as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world’s population. MORE
Liberal Theology
Letter to Bishop Williamson
Dear Bishop Williamson: 12-24-16 Christmas Eve
We met about 25 years ago. You were a priest and was substituting for Msgr. Charles Donahue at the Mission Maria Stella Maris chapel in San Pedro, California. It was the evening of the Immaculate Conception. A friend, Douglas Nardli introduced me to you after Mass and I told you of my findings that the Lord will come back on Pentecost Sunday. Your answer was that we have at least 200 years yet to go. Since then you have come down to about 60 years or lately I heard 25. Continue reading
The Irony. Last administration was pro immigration. An immigrant, named Melania has taken Michele’s place. Below, from the Koran to the Bible.
Trump Inauguration Speech (FULL
Insight into the Catholic Faith presents ~ Catholic Tradition Newsletter
Phillip of Hesse
Vol 10 Issue 3 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
January 21, 2017 ~ Saint Agnes, opn!
1. Baptism: Means of Salvation (102)
2. Third Sunday after Epiphany
3. Saints Vincent and Anastasius
4. Family and Marriage
5. Articles and notices
Dear Reader:
One of the first moral departures that Martin Luther introduced in his church was divorce. Allowing Phillip of Hesse to divorce Catherine was a confirmation that he rejected the Continue reading
Inaugural Benediction, Rabbi Marvin Hier Cites
The first orthodox Rabbi to give benediction at a US presidential inauguration cited a psalm highlighting Jerusalem at Friday’s ceremony.
Rabbi Marvin Hier — the 77-year-old founder and dean of the Los Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Center — said in his prayer for President Donald Trump: “Bless all of our allies around the world who share our beliefs, ‘By the rivers of Babylon, we wept as we remember Zion…If I forget you O Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill’ (Psalm 137).” MORE
Trump Renews Vow for Jerusalem Embassy
It started, as it has in American presidential races for decades, as a campaign line, one that weary Israelis and Palestinians hear but rarely take seriously: Donald J. Trump promised to move his nation’s embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. MORE
Almost One Million Christians Martyred in last 10 years Inbox x
Over 900,000 Christians have been martyred in the last 10 years, a Christian research firm affiliated with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts estimates. VIDEO
Vatican to issue Luther stamp – The Catholic Thing
The Vatican’s Philatelic and Numismatic Office will soon issue a postage stamp commemorating Martin Luther on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the schism he created in Christendom. Luther was excommunicated in 1521 by Pope Leo X via the papal bull, Decet Romanum Pontificem.
Black Catholic Church births first US opera company
People of African descent have long been involved in “classical music” — as creators, interpreters, performers and entrepreneurs. A number of well-known black singers — from William Warfield to Jessye Norman — have made their mark in the rarefied world of opera. So it’s no surprise that even in the age of hip-hop, young African Americans are a growing presence on opera stages around the world. MORE