Quotes from the Pope’s Jesus of Nazareth

“Both Evangelists designate Jesus’ preaching with the Greek term evangelion–but what does that actually mean?” (page 46).
“The term has recently been translated as “good news.” That sounds attractive, but if falls far short of the order of magnitude of what is actually meant by the word evangelion. This term figures in the vocabulary of [...]

Cardinal Clarifies His Comments in Time Interview

From Catholic News Agency:
Nevertheless, in statements to Carlos Polo, reproduced exclusively by the Catholic News Agency, Cardinal Maradiaga, who is in Aparecida participating in the V General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council, said his comments to Time magazine should be reformulated “in light of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith teaches [...]

Left at Caution Light to Abbey Entrance

Congratulations to my friend Father Seamus Malvey who was solemnly professed yesterday at the Abbey of Gethsemane. Directions to the monastery always include the last direction…either left or right at caution light–depending upon what direction you are coming from…very symbolic. When you leave the Monastery you have to turn left or right at the red [...]