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Commentary: Nuclear weapons: a crime against God and humanity by Tony Magliano

Commentary: On floating lanterns - and nuclear bombs by Thomas C. Fox

NCR Editorial: Catholic voice for peace more urgent than ever

Japan Marks 68th Anniversary of Hiroshima Nuclear Bombing

Australia -- Pilgrims walk with shadow of Church abuse An article is adapted from her speech at the launch of Bishop Geoffrey Robinson's book For Christ's Sake: End sexual abuse in the Catholic Church ... for good.

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Scotland -- Catholic church must not be allowed to police itself by Colette Douglas Home

Pope denounces 'poison' of consumerism in 'society based on profit'

Gay teacher fired: Does discrimination law trump theological conviction?

Schüller in Los Angeles: decrying 'dictatorship' of church hierarchy

Madagascar archbishop confirms no contraceptives in CRS programs

Can An Ombudsman Help Save the Kansas City-St. Joe Diocese?

PP-header2.jpgLooking for an a little inspiration to begin your day?  NCR's sister publication, Celebration, gives you two options, both based on the Scripture readings of the day:

Pencil Preaching is blog that Celebration editor Pat Marrin combines scripture and sketching to reflect on the word.

Daily Bread is a series short reflections, written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings. Daily Bread is intended to help daily preachers and others who pray from the assigned scriptures each day to orient themselves to the Living Word addressed to the church in the world. It's a great way to begin the day.

 

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