by Loyola Press on April 30, 2009
As the situation with swine flu progresses, the Catholic Church is taking steps to protect the Faith community. Precautionary steps are being taken regarding several aspects of the Catholic Mass. The sign of peace may be temporarily replaced by a wave to one’s neighbor, communion may be received under the form of bread only, and ill parishioners may be encouraged to stay home from Mass all in an effort to protect parishioners from the swine flu virus. Priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago were granted the freedom to make decisions about these changes during this flu pandemic. This Spring many Catholics will receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion. Swine flu will certainly provide a unique perspective on a sacred tradition of the Catholic community as many Catholic communities will not be receiving communion under both species.
For more information about the swine flu pandemic and its effect on the Catholic Church, please visit this article from the Chicago Tribune. For a reflection about swine flu and communion, please visit the Loyola Press blogs People for Others and Catechist’s Journey.
by Loyola Press on April 28, 2009
by Loyola Press on April 15, 2009
This spring Loyola Press joined the Ignatian Peace Action 2009. This year’s theme is “Peace with Creation”, specifically, climate change and its impact on the poor. By participating in this year’s Peace Action, Loyola Press has joined a process that begins with prayer and moves to education, assessment, action, and advocacy. The Catholic Coalition’s website provides a resouce for advocacy and planning.
As part of the Ignatian Peace Action 2009, Loyola Press is implementing the following activities. First Loyola Press has designated April 22, Earth Day, as a day of prayer. This effort will be led by the Loyola Press Green Committee. This day of prayer includes the Ignatian Peace Action prayer and other reflection based activities. Secondly, the Loyola Press Green Committee and other Loyola Press team members will take the St. Francis Pledge. The Loyola Press Green Team also is sending weekly green tips to Loyola Press employees.
If you are impletmenting green habits into your work place, please share them at marketing@loyolapress.com.
by Loyola Press on April 7, 2009
Loyola Press is consistently adding to its YouTube channel. The Loyola Press channel has forty-five videos. These videos vary from interviews with authors, author reflections, retreat videos, customer reflections, and much more. The Loyola Press YouTube channel continues to gain in popularity with viewers and subscribers.
If you would like to share the Loyola Press channel with your friends, please visit http://www.youtube.com/loyolapress. Also if you have suggestions about videos you would like to see, please let us know at marketing@loyolapress.com.
