http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:14:18 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:03:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Yes-Catholics-care-about-the-Bible?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner For all those bible-thumpers who think Catholics are good for nothing but worshiping statues, fingering beads and practicing empty rituals, I invite you to come to Mass some Sunday. You'll be surprised how much of it we devote to Scripture. ... Review Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:03:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Yes-Catholics-care-about-the-Bible?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Healing-and-hope-after-abortion?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Nothing can be as traumatic as abortion. The shame, fear, anxiety, guilt and alienation generated seem too much to bear, not just for the woman who undergoes the procedure, but for the father of the unborn child, parents, siblings, grandparents an... Review Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:13:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Healing-and-hope-after-abortion?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d9-US-Bishops-campaign-for-health-care-bill-amendment?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner November 9, 2009-During Mass yesterday priests in So Cal dioceses read a bulletin from US bishops asking that their Catholic parishioners petition their Congressmen to remove abortion funding and add care for immigrants and the poor to health care... Review Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:47:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d9-US-Bishops-campaign-for-health-care-bill-amendment?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Are-you-Catholic-or-Christian?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Yesterday, right before I opened the class, I noticed two teenagers sitting up front, feverishly paging through their Bibles as if they were in some intense chapter and verse competition. (These were two seniors in a public school, mind you. You d... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:15:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Are-you-Catholic-or-Christian?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-Vampire-Novelist-that-Returned-to-Catholicism?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner In an era where entertainment Interest in vampires has reached a new peak, it seems only fitting to recognize one of the best selling vampire authors, Anne Rice, and her return to Catholicism. No one was better at capturing the troubled psyc... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:54:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-Vampire-Novelist-that-Returned-to-Catholicism?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Where-Did-Halloween-Come-From?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Believe or not, "Halloween" has Christian origins. The word "Halloween" is short for "All Hallows Eve", the vigil of All Hallows Day, most commonly knows as All Saints Day. The celebration of All Saints Day and its vi... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:17:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Where-Did-Halloween-Come-From?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Pope-Welcomes-Back-Anglicans?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner In perhaps the boldest move of his tenure to date, Pope Benedict welcomed traditional Anglican bishops, clergy and laity to join the Catholic Church while still retaining key Anglican traditions, including married priests. Cardinal William L... Review Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:10:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Pope-Welcomes-Back-Anglicans?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Latest-Attack-on-Christianity?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner It never fails to amaze me. Religions that call themselves "Christians" on one hand, publish and distribute anti-Christian material on the other. Case in point: The Watchtower's November 1, 2009 "Exposed: Six myths about Christianity." In it Jehov... Review Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:57:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Latest-Attack-on-Christianity?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d15-OC-Teen-Maternity-Home-Marys-Shelter-Celebrates-15-Year-Anniversary?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy: Because I Said SoDuring this celebration of "Respect for Life" month, it seems only fitting to recognize Mary's Shelter. This home for pregnant teens was started by a prayer group from St. Cecilia's Parish inTustin that  purc... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:41:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d15-OC-Teen-Maternity-Home-Marys-Shelter-Celebrates-15-Year-Anniversary?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Walk-to-Stop-Hunger-October-18-San-Clemente?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy: Family Assistance Ministries     Family Assistance Ministries is holding its annual Hunger Walk this Sunday in San Clemente. Proceeds provide food and emergency financial assistance to South County's most needy. Last yea... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:37:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Walk-to-Stop-Hunger-October-18-San-Clemente?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Lessons-from-the-Book-of-Jonah?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Jona preaches to Nineveh (Courtesy: ihwe.org)What most of remember about the book of Jonah is the prophet''s three days in the belly of a whale. (Most likely because Disney glorified its imagery in Pinnocchio.) But there are other lessons to be learn... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:05:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Lessons-from-the-Book-of-Jonah?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Free-Job-Seeker-Workshop-offered-by-Sts-Simon-and-Jude-in-Huntington-Beach?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy: biojoblog.comThe workshop entitled "Eight Steps to a New Job" is a continuing seminar series that meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in Colman Hall on the Sts. Simon and Jude campus, located on the corner of Indianapolis and Magnol... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:40:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Free-Job-Seeker-Workshop-offered-by-Sts-Simon-and-Jude-in-Huntington-Beach?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Celebrating-Angels-Week?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereNo, I'm talking about the fact that our American League baseball team clinched the playoffs. I'm talking about Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, those spirit beings that played "all star" positions in the Bi... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:15:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Celebrating-Angels-Week?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d28-There-Can-Be-Only-One?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy Wikpedia.org"There can be only one." This is not the punch line from the epic movie series Highlander. This is a statement about the Church Christ established on earth to lead and guide us until the end of time. He did not intend t... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:17:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d28-There-Can-Be-Only-One?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d23-St-Tims-hosts-Catholics-at-Work-Job-Finding-Skills-Seminar-Friday-September-25-in-Laguna-Niguel?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy: Catholics @ Work Orange CountyThe Orange County Chapter of Catholics at Work will conduct a half-day retreat for those in job transition this Friday in the St. Timothy's parish hall starting at 9.am.The retreat entitled "Speak with Imp... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:23:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d23-St-Tims-hosts-Catholics-at-Work-Job-Finding-Skills-Seminar-Friday-September-25-in-Laguna-Niguel?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Reflecting-on-911?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner I remember three national crises that glued audiences to their television sets: the assassination of JFK, the Cuban Missile Crisis and most recently 9/11. Nothing hit me harder than the events of September 11. More people died in that tragedy than Pe... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:13:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Reflecting-on-911?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Remembering-Marys-Birthday?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy www.libart.comAs my pastor pointed out in today's sermon, the Catholic Church only celebrates three birthdays in its liturgical calendar--Jesus's, John the Baptist's and Mary's. First two have substantial biblical reference and scripture rea... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:03:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Remembering-Marys-Birthday?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Event-101-SCRC-Teen-Conference-Kicks-Off-with-Concert-Tomorrow-7PM-Anaheim-Convention-Center?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy: SCRCSteve Angrisano and Jacob & Matthew headline a special concert that kicks off the teen conference of the annual SCRC (Southern Charismatic Renewal) Convention  tonight Friday September 4, 7:00 - 9:45 pm at the Anaheim Conventi... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:29:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Event-101-SCRC-Teen-Conference-Kicks-Off-with-Concert-Tomorrow-7PM-Anaheim-Convention-Center?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Remembering-Ted-Kennedy?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy: obamashatchetman.wordpress.comDuring my life time there was never a more high profile Catholic in American politics for as long a period of time as Ted Kennedy.Unlike his brothers Edward "Ted" Kennedy didn't die a martyr or hero. ... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:45:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Remembering-Ted-Kennedy?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Politics-101-Will-Health-Reform-Fund-Abortion?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner Courtesy: Prolifeaction.orgWhenever there's political change that disturbs the status quo in this country, the opposition makes it their business to take liberties with interpretation, cast dispersions and spread fear. You saw it during the last pre... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:37:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11141-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Politics-101-Will-Health-Reform-Fund-Abortion?cid=exrss-Orange-County-Roman-Catholic-Examiner