http://www.dfwcatholic.org A MetroCatholic Publication Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:23:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Reading 1 Ez 34:11-12, 15-17 For thus saith the Lord God: Behold I myself will seek my sheep, and will visit them. As the shepherd visiteth his flock in the day when he shall be in the midst of his sheep that were scattered, so will I visit ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/november-23-2008-daily-mass-readings/.html What is Thanksgiving like at your home or with your family? What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? What traditions do you observe that make this holiday special? To share, e-mail MetroCatholic at gvogt4@dfwcatholic.org. Please include your name and location. http://www.dfwcatholic.org/what-are-you-thankful-for-let-us-know-what-thanksgiving-means-to-you/.html VATICAN CITY (VIS) - The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff today published the calendar of celebrations to be presided over by the Holy Father between the end of November 2008 and January 2009: NOVEMBER  - Saturday 29: At 5 p.m. in the Vatican Basilica, First Vespers for the first ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/celebrations-to-be-presided-by-pope-november-january/.html Charleston, SC (CNA) - A South Carolina county councilwoman has apologized for remarks she made at a land management committee discussion considering whether to allow a Catholic church to expand. She had said she would oppose the expansion because she sees “hate” in the Catholic Church, criticizing the Church’s pro-life ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/s-carolina-councilwoman-apologizes-for-describing-catholic-beliefs-as-hate/.html By John-Henry Westen   TYLER, TX (LifeSiteNews.com) - In yet another sign of revival in the Catholic Church in America, a US bishop has taken the rare step of publicly repenting for failing to ensure respect for life at Catholic hospitals under his jurisdiction.  An anonymous report issued last year revealed that tubal ligations were being ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/texas-bishop-repents-publicly-for-catholic-hospital-that-was-doing-sterilizations/.html By Kathleen Gilbert TRENTON, NJ (LifeSiteNews.com) - A New Jersey man has won a settlement forcing eHarmony.com, a leading dating website founded by Christian Dr. Neil Warren, to offer homosexual dating services through an equivalent website, entitled "Compatible Partners." The settlement ended a 3-year court battle in which eHarmony was accused of ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/christian-founded-dating-website-eharmony-forced-to-cater-to-homosexuals/.html By Kathleen Gilbert WASHINGTON D.C. (LifeSiteNews.com) - In spite of pro-abortion anger and the looming pro-abortion Obama administration, President Bush is poised to sign regulations that will help protect the rights of doctors and nurses to refuse to perform abortions on moral or religious grounds. The regulations will enforce existing federal law that ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/bush-pushes-ahead-with-regulations-to-protect-doctors%e2%80%99-conscience-rights/.html MINNEAPOLIS, MN (MetroCatholic) - Twice in two weeks, pro-life advertisements from Human Life Alliance have been denied access to college students--this time at Gonzaga University. "We're saddened to learn Gonzaga University, a Catholic school, has refused to accept 'We Know Better Now,' our pro-life advertising supplement for 'The Gonzaga Bulletin,'" said Joe ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/more-pro-life-censorship-at-a-catholic-university/.html Memorial of Saint Cecilia, virgin and martyr Reading 1 Rv 11:4-12 These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks t hat stand before the Lord of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire shall come out of their mouths and shall devour their enemies. And if any man will hurt them, ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/november-22-2008-daily-mass-readings/.html WATERFORD, MI (MetroCatholic) - What a refreshing book for today’s Christian girl! Modern and Modest does not just show a girl how to dress and act like royalty, it lifts her up from the inside out. It’s a beautiful mix of fashion and beauty for girls with heavenly designs. The ... http://www.dfwcatholic.org/modern-and-modest/.html