Daily Archives: March 21, 2011

Christians: Pakistani Catholic was murdered

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

(CNS reports) LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistani Christians said a Catholic businessman imprisoned for life for blasphemy was tortured and murdered and did not die of a heart attack as stated in a medical report. The man was found dead in … Continue reading →

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The breakthrough of common sense? Crucifix can stay in Italian classrooms, European Court of human rights decided

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

People can still remember the so called Lautsi Case two years ago, when a non-believing mother sued the Italian State for breaching the human rights of her children, because of the crucifix hanging in the classrooms. The European Court of … Continue reading →

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Scriptural Reflection on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, March 20, 2011 | Carl E. Olson

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Lent and the Transfiguration by Carl E. Olson Readings: • Gen. 12:1-4a • Psa. 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 • 2 Tim. 1:8b-10 • Matt. 17:1-9 What words come to mind when you think of Lent? Some that pop into my … Continue reading →

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