Lord, pour out on us the spirit of understanding, truth and peace. Help us to strive with all our hearts to know what is pleasing to You, and when we know Your will make us determined to do it. Amen

Catholic Charities USA warns against e–mail frauds

WASHINGTON (CNS) | Catholic Charities USA officials have demanded that groups using the Catholic Charities name to solicit funds on the Internet discontinue using the trademark and urged potential donors to research the authenticity of an organization before making a contribution. MORE...

FOCA’s effects seen as dire, but chance of it passing slim

WASHINGTON (CNS) | Stopping the Freedom of Choice Act has become the rallying cry for the American Life League, the National Right to Life Committee and Priests for Life, among other pro–life groups. Read the full story here.

Vatican wins award for solar–power generator

VATICAN CITY (CNS) | The Vatican won the 2008 Euro Solar Prize for turning the football field–sized roof of its Paul VI audience hall into a giant solar–power generator. Read the full story here.

Multimedia Web Log

Slideshow | The ‘silent genocide’ in Congo 2

Faith Around The State | December Web Log

A different kind of hunger

Recent incidents bespeak of mistreatment – even disrespect – for the Eucharist.

Airport chaplaincy, a ‘ministry of the moment’

Airport chaplains and chapels serve workers as well as travelers.

2097 Advent Worship Tour coming to Florida

Purple candles scarce, but findable

Wreath prayers are here and readers have come the rescue in our search for purple candles.

Archdiocese of Miami Front Page

Logic on life? What a croc!

Does it make any logical sense for a society that protects sea turtles before they hatch to allow the killing of babies before they are born?

Diocese of Orlando Front Page

Remembering World Aids Day

Helping victims of HIV/AIDS brings new meaning to story of the Good Samaritan.

Diocese of Palm Beach Front Page

Teens make commitment to high moral values

Youths from around the diocese make an intimate promise during a recent “Hearts Pure and On Fire” rally.

Diocese of Venice Front Page

Church destroyed by ‘04 hurricane dedicated

Parishioners of Punta Gorda’s Sacred Heart Parish rejoice in the moment they have waited for since Hurricane Charley destroyed their church building in 2004.

Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Front Page

Bishop to Biden: examine conscience before Communion

Bishop John H. Ricard is urging Vice President–elect Joseph Biden to examine his conscience before receiving holy Communion in light of his public support of keeping abortion legal.