‘For Greater Glory’: Recalling Mexico’s Cristeros War
Written by Doris Benavides 11 May 2012
“Light and dark,” “faith and sin,” are not just among the lyrics of the introductory song of the movie “For Greater Glory” (“Cristiada” in Spanish), but they were the cause of the Cristero War in the early 20th century in Mexico, which led to the canonization and beatification of more than 30 martyrs. Bishops to House: Protect poor, promote the common good
Written by The Tidings 11 May 2012
Congress should assess every budget decision by how it reflects the shared responsibility of the government and other institutions to protect human life and dignity, especially of the poor and vulnerable, said the bishop who chairs the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development in a May 8 letter to the House of Representatives.Priests forever ‘never really retire’
Written by Robert Dellinger 11 May 2012
In his brief remarks at the annual retired priests’ luncheon, Auxiliary Bishop Edward Clark summed up what was on the minds of his fellow bishops, pastors and Archbishop José Gomez.‘A beacon in Cypress Park’
Written by Paula Doyle 11 May 2012
Almost one year ago, the pastor and the principal at Divine Saviour were walking the perimeter of the parish school in L.A.’s Cypress Park neighborhood. Member Login
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