Tag Archives: Bible

Marched off to the cells for preaching God’s word

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Peter Simpson at The Conservative Woman: THERE is a great need to raise awareness of how the police in modern Britain are clamping down on the freedom of Christians to proclaim in public places the teachings of the Scriptures.  … Continue reading →

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Catholic Bishops Fear Scotland’s Hate Crime Law Could Criminalize Bible and Catechism

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

July 29, 2020, Catholic News Agency: GLASGOW, Scotland — Catholic bishops have said that proposed hate crime legislation in Scotland could criminalize the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  In a statement issued July 29, the bishops argued that the Scottish Government’s … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted on October 20, 2013 by The Raven

The Bench Like Children in Their Mother’s Arms, Let Our Hearts Rest in God’s Heart Paris, October 18, 2013 (Zenit.org) Monsignor Francesco Follo 1) Prayer must be persistent In the first reading and in the Gospel of today’s liturgy we … Continue reading →

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“Verbum Domini” – selected quotes

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Benedict XVI’s Letter on 2008 Word of God Synod Here is a selection of quotes from Benedict XVI’s postsynodal apostolic exhortation “Verbum Domini,”(Zenit.org) which was presented on November 11 in the Vatican. The document, which is dated Sept. 30, draws … Continue reading →

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