Daily Archives: May 26, 2022

Readings and Reflections for Ascension Thursday

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Thursday, May 26 Ascension of the Lord – Solemnity Roman Ordinary calendar St. Philip Neri Acts of the Apostles 1,1-11. In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Joseph Zen criticizes Vatican’s ‘unwise’ approach to China relations

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Hong Kong, laprensalatina.com: Hong Kong’s 90-year-old Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen, an open critic of what he views as the Vatican’s soft approach to China, criticized the Holy See for being “unwise” despite its “perhaps good intention” on Tuesday, a day … Continue reading →

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Near-Death Experience Paves Way to the Priesthood

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Twenty-one years ago, Vincent Lafargue had a terrible motorcycle accident that would turn his whole existence upside down. By Solène Tadié at the National Catholic Register: Father Vincent Lafargue likes to celebrate Nov. 14th each year, as it marks the day of … Continue reading →

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