Topic: cross
Today Holy Mother Church remembers St. Juliana Falconieri. St. Juliana was the foundress of the Religious Sisters of the Third Order of Servites (or the Servite Tertiaries). She was born t ... discussMona bought the dress. I bought the sweater!Imagine my humiliation when our then live-in student researcher, Mona, found me weeping—honest to gosh weeping—over an email I'd just received a little ... discuss
Our thanks goes to our King Jesus Christ for enabling us to share the Gospel of the Cross and pro-life message to thousands of young generation in colleges .over 5000 students been reached out. Our ... discuss
The author’s great-great-great grandfather is a New Atheist hero, but she is a Catholic apologist From the Catholic Herald (UK) By Laura Keynes A first edition of Charles Darwin's On the ... discuss
Vatican City, Jun 18, 2013 / 01:12 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Christians are called to be evangelists, seeking out the sheep who are lost rather than staying at home tending to the few who have never left, ... discuss
By TITO EDWARDS | Why Is the Pope so Popular? by Chris Nye - BigPulpit.com Four Reasons I Think Jesus Really Existed – Trent Horn, Strange Notions The Pope, The Clown & The Cross ... discuss
Today's saint of the day is Blessed Osanna Andreasi of Mantua (1449 - 1505), a Dominican tertiary, stigmatic, and mystic.The daughter of Italian nobles Nicolaus and Agnes, she is reported to hav ... discuss
By Steve Pokorny Recently, a friend told me that he was studying the life of Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa. Blessed Alexandrina was chosen by God to be a “victim soul” – one who offers up h ... discuss
rd, thy Spinning Wheele compleat; Thy Holy Worde my Distaff make for mee. Make mine Affections thy Swift Flyers neate, And make my Soule thy holy Spoole to bee. My Conversation make to ... discuss
By Jimmy Akin | On the Cross, Jesus offered his life as a sacrifice to make it possible for us to be saved. But what about the people who lived before he made that sacrifice? How can they ... discuss
I honestly do not know what people will think of me after this post, because humans naturally tend to like super-people who serve God perfectly and hardly struggle (with real issues). Sure, we talk a ... discuss
If Jesus commands us to “seek first the kingdom” then it is imperative that we know more precisely what this means. If the kingdom is as the Bible describes, the rule and reign of God come to eart ... discuss
Mt 5:38-42 Our Trademark(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I s ... discuss
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Pentecost 4 – June 16th, 2013Luke 7:36 - 8:3Trinity, Millstadt, IL"Big Sinner. Big Savior"The contrast couldn't be clearer. The self-righteous pharisee and the sinful woman, grieving at the feet of ... discuss
Brothers and Sisters: Peace and Good to all of you. Please, examine the following icon: St. Michael the Archangel I love this kind of angelic depictions. There’s nothing saccharine about them. ... discuss
Pentecost 4, 2013 (June 16) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn Luke 7: 36–8:3 TITLE: “Divine Hospitality” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Chris ... discuss
Pentecost 4, 2013 (June 16) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn Luke 7: 36–8:3 TITLE: “Divine Hospitality” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Chris ... discuss
Where I’m from there are a couple of different “definitions” so to speak of “going on”… Below, I will tell you about the recent goings ons in my family. There’s the “It was ... discuss
Part of our calling here at Treasuring Grace Ministries is to help make it possible for women to say YES to having babies, even under difficult circumstances. That is why, on our blog, we list resour ... discuss
The American Red Cross takes the month of March to celebrate its history and volunteer heroes. With this in mind we wanted to remind our readers of the many ways YOU CAN make a difference in your com ... discuss
The book "Treasuring Grace" was inspired by a dream in which co -author Tracy Roberts feels that God spoke to her and directed her hand in the writing of the story. Many people feel God's special ... discuss
by Diane Steinbach Making Whole is a bi-monthly art therapy column focused on art to heal. With St. Patrick's Day being this weekend, I cannot ignore the obvious holiday inspired art proces ... discuss
To be clear from the outset, I'm not advocating spanking. I personally oppose any cookie-cutter approach to discipline, given how diverse children appear to be with regards to temperament ... discuss
Pope Francis bowing down after asking the peopleto ask God to bless himThe 267th successor to St. Peter has been elected. I wish to use this post to publicly pledge my complete support and obedi ... discuss
Cardinal Bergoglio kissing the feet of an AIDS patientPope Francis was elected less than a week ago, and it seems everyone already has opinions about him. The most critical seem to be coming from tra ... discuss
Yesterday, March 22, was the Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a devotion that I try to do everyday. Angelfire.com has this devotion here. It is a meditation on the gre ... discuss
Up to this point in the Way of the Cross, we have seen the unjust sentence of death pronounced upon Christ by Pontius Pilate who knew he was sentencing an innocent man to death. We have seen our ... discuss
Our Lord continues on the Way of the Cross. After experiencing unspeakable cruelties and humiliations, we have just seen an act of loving compassion in the kindness of Veronica, who ran out with no r ... discuss
In the eighth station of the Cross, we see the women of Jerusalem weeping over the suffering of our Lord. Up to this point, only women have shown compassion for our Lord on the way to Calvary. First ... discuss
The Ninth Station of the Cross is the third fall of Jesus. If you have ever done the Stations of the Cross in a Catholic Church, you may have noticed that in comparing the stations in which Jesus fall ... discuss
At the Tenth Station of the Cross, Jesus' journey to Calvary has finally ended. He is now at the foot of His Cross. Although the journey has come to an end, His humiliation and suffering are not ended ... discuss
We have now come to the eleventh station of the Cross - Jesus is nailed to the cross.The following is a description from frugalsites.net about what it meant to be nailed to the cross:At the site of ex ... discuss
We are at the twelfth station of the Cross. After hanging on the cross for three hours, Jesus' agony and torture finally comes to an end. He dies. All who witnessed the death of Jesus, with the exc ... discuss
We are now at the thirteenth station of the Cross - Jesus is removed from the cross and placed into the arms of his Blessed Mother. Jesus' Passion has ended. As He Himself stated in his dying moment ... discuss
We are now at the last station of the Cross: Jesus' body is placed in the sepulchre. The crowds are gone. All of those who tormented and mocked Our Lord in his last terrible hours have disappeared. Th ... discuss
I unabashedly and without apology love traditional Catholicism. I love Gregorian chant, all the old devotions, reading the fathers and saints, and I especially love the Traditional Latin Mass. I feel ... discuss
Today, Saturday, April 6, is the First Saturday of the Month. The First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was first mentioned by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917. After showing the ... discuss
Yesterday, Saturday, May 4, was the First Saturday of the Month. The First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was first mentioned by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917. After showing t ... discuss
Songwriter Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel wrote a song in the 1960's called "The Boxer", which has some great lines it. For purposes of this posting, I point out the following line:A man hear ... discuss
My memory work in Romans has taken me into Chapter 4. I am a bit behind, but I am making progress. Reviewing five verses or so a day was perhaps a bit ambitious...As I have explained befor ... discuss
e="font-family: Georgia,\"Times New Roman\",serif;"> I like the King James Translation of the Bible. When I was younger, I used to look at its archaic language as a “roadblock” of sorts, and ... discuss
12 Things That Remind me of the Resurrection StoryAdapted from the Resurrection Eggs by FamilyLife The Donkey: The donkey reminds us of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, during which the cro ... discuss
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons o ... discuss
By Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. While there do seem to be some devotions to Mary in the month of May which began in the Middle Ages, it was not until the Jesuits started promoting and popularizing the Marian ... discuss
By Marie Meaney, Ph.D. On May 26, about a million people attended a March in Paris to protest the newly promulgated “loi Taubira” in France, allowing “gay marriage.” The last time so many peop ... discuss
Two experiences of a doctor: one as an Intern in a Teaching Hospital and another as a Medical Officer (National Youth Corps member) in a village. Both occurrences are about 1 year apart. Scene On ... discuss
I'm a convert to Catholicism. I was one of 73,405 adult baptisms in 2005. I was raised believing in God, but never going to church. I had some bad experiences with a "Southern Baptist" when I was in m ... discuss
Why did you do it? Because it is ok… “When asked why Williams had killed the baby, Cross answered:Because the baby, I guess, because the baby was moving and breathing. And she (saw) D ... discuss
Why did you do it? Because it is ok…“When asked why Williams had killed the baby, Cross answered:Because the baby, I guess, because the baby was moving and breathing. And she (saw) Dr. Gos ... discuss
(I originally posted this on September 28, 2009 and it has always been one of my favorites. I am reposting it now since I assume many current readers of the blog have not read it, an ... discuss
Father Joseph SzklarskiOur revered, respected and loved Father Joseph Szklarski died last Saturday morning. One year ago on June 24, during the Mass for his fiftieth year as a priest, I said that if ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 Proper of Seasons: 355 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 992 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 615 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 8 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 Proper of Seasons: 355 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 992 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 615 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 8 ... discuss
For U.S. history buffs, the feud between two families who lived during the 19th century remains seared into our consciousness. Living along the Big Sandy, the river that borders Kentucky and West ... discuss
For U.S. history buffs, the feud between two families who lived during the 19th century remains seared into our consciousness. Living along the Big Sandy, the river that borders Kentucky and West ... discuss
One of Satan’s favorite devices in deceiving people and leading them astray is to camouflage sins as virtues and to convince us that our sins are actually very small. Thomas Brooks provides a po ... discuss
Pope Francis met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Reverend Justin Welby, for the first time this morning. A translation of the Pope's welcome and the full text of Archbishop Welby's remark ... discuss
O Lord, Our God, have mercy on us sinners! Today is Friday, the day in which we commemorate Our Lord's passion and death. It was our own sins that condemned our glorious Lord to death on Good Frid ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Seasons: 350 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 973 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 615 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 8 ... discuss
Brooklyn, N.Y., Jun 14, 2013 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At a Brooklyn Mass where six Little Sisters of the Poor made their first vows, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasized all the good that the orde ... discuss
I made a bag for my “Rollator” walker-cart. There is a basket that fits below the seat, but it doesn’t hold a lot, and can interfere with the seat. So I made this bag that will ho ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week II, 953 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 632 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week II, 916 Christi ... discuss
Today in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2013 Today, the House reconvened and addressed the following bills: H.R. 2167 (Passed Voice Vote) — "To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Developmen ... discuss
My current interest in the hermit life is actually not something new. Back in the 1970s it was a lifestyle that interested me. I read Thomas Merton's autobiography (The Seven Storey Mountain) and ... discuss
By Jean M. HeimannWhenever I think of my father, who passed on to eternal life 16 years ago, I am reminded of St. Anthony of Padua. My dad introduced me to this powerful intercessor, to whom he ... discuss
It’s a familiar parable—the Pharisee and the Tax Collector—but in its familiarity, many of us have missed a twist that Jesus intended. The story reads almost like a joke: a Pharisee and a tax co ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 331 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 891 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for Wed ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Thursday, Week II, 920 Common of Doctors: 1769 Common of Pastors: 1749 Proper of Saints: 1471 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Ps ... discuss
June 13 Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church Memorial Saint Anthony was the son of a wealthy Portuguese family in the 13th century. At fifteen, he joined the Canons Regular of St. A ... discuss
Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary TimeJesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longe ... discuss
e to God for Learning to Read The praises of my tongue I offer to the Lord, That I was taught, and learnt so young To read his holy Word. That I am taught to know The danger I was in, By nature and b ... discuss
, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:30 My last post on homeschooling, Why We Homeschool: The Heart of the Matter, reiterated the reason why my ... discuss
"Don't let anyone rob you of hope." He removed the elaborate golden throne and the formal red carpet underneath it; he uses a simple, white wooden chair--"something more appropriate for the disciple ... discuss
It's going to be a very busy week. There are the regular tasks of blogging, cross-posting, correspondence, lawn work, sermon preparation, and work on the various Vital Signs web sites. Both of our car ... discuss
Think It Not Strange..."For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God....These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, an ... discuss
TweetJune 10, 2013: For Immediate Release CONSERVATIVE MP RICK DYKSTRA EXPOSED BY ANTI-ABORTION CAMPAIGN St. Catharines, ON. Today a national anti-abortion group released the fifth and ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 322 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 847 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Monday ... discuss
The Institution for the Feast of the Sacred Heart was a result of the appearances of our Lord to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1675. St. Margaret Mary suffered contempt from many people who refused ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Jun 9, 2013 / 06:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On June 9 the Catholic Church commemorates the sixth-century Irish monk and missionary Saint Columba of Iona, also known as St. Columcille. One ... discuss
Onward, Christian Soldiers” was written in 1865 with no intention of ever being published, especially in adult hymn books. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould, its author, was at that time the curate of a ... discuss
Phil Kerpen, Contributing Author: Sometimes big government becomes so big that even good conservatives find themselves unwittingly advocating expansions of government in response to its failures. Th ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Seasons: 321 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 837 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, using the Current Psalm ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Saints: 318 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 827 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for the 10t ... discuss
June 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The attention of Christians was early attracted by the love and virtues of the Heart of Mary. The Gospel itself invited this attention with exquisi ... discuss
Church of England Drops Opposition to Gay Marriage BillGod writes straight with crooked lines. He allows evil for the good that may come from it. And one thing that's been clear as a bell in the last ... discuss
Many people find themselves in churches in which ministers rarely, if ever, preach against abortion from the pulpit. The abortion issue is also a subject we rarely address in social circles or with fa ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 Proper of Seasons: 318 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 821 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 614 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 775 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 810 Proper of Saints: 1446 Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1626 Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: ... discuss
The truth on abortion history in Ireland by Fr. Marcel Guarnizo & ... discuss
-A partial indulgence is granted to those who recite this prayer -- A plenary indulgence is granted if it is publicly recited on the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. --This prayer was prescri ... discuss
June 7 is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.The Church, in this month of June, giving us the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, wishes us to understand the consequential devoti ... discuss
“I recently heard a priest who said that hades no longer exists, because in our hymns, we say that Christ destroyed hades by his resurrection. Is that true?”It is true that in the Paschal Matins, ... discuss
Only the values of Our Faith, when defended, can save our Nation. -- rfh From: ferg Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Subject: THE SADDEST, ALBEIT THE MOST ACCURATE SHORT MESSAGE YOU WILL R ... discuss
Lately I've had a few visitors here who claim to know me from my former parish, St. Louis in Alexandria. How many memories they have stirred up! St. Louis is engraved on my heart.My husband and I wors ... discuss
Mom gave birth to baby in toilet, threw her into dumpster: police by Ben Johnson Updated on June 5 at 3 p.m. Eastern to note time of trial. RICHMOND, ... discuss
This week I took our Stand True Pro-life missionaries to the Kettering abortion mill, operated by infamous late term baby killer, Martin Haskell. For four of our missionaries this was their first time ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 All from Proper of Seasons: 641 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 669 Evening Prayer II for the Solemnity of th ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Seasons: 640 (Midday) Complementary Psalmody: 1293 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart using the Compl ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 All from Proper of Seasons: 630 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Friday After the Second Sunday After Pentecost The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity “…an unending spring of life, giving hope to every person, has streamed precisely from the Heart of ... discuss
There are certain people in the Gospel that Scripture calls us to identify with; more often than not, the people that Christ exalts, forgives, and heals–both physically and spiritually–are ... discuss
De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine; Domine, exaudi vocem meam. Fiant aures tuæ intendentes in vocem deprecationis meæ. Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine, Domine, quis sustinebit? Quia apud te pro ... discuss
Joining up with Lawn Chair Catechism, hosted at CatholicMom.com!I'm not through chapter 1 of the book yet, but it starts out with some distressing stats about retention. Specifically, is the Church ke ... discuss
Couldn't agree more with this editorial: While real conservatives believe in balanced budgets, the Harper government believes in forecasting them. Where real conservatives have no love for kangaroo ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 All from Proper of Seasons: 624 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 663 Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of the ... discuss
Amid the ongoing debate in the Catholic blogosphere about proper and effective sex education, I came across this post from Dr. Gregory Popcak on whether it’s appropriate to teach the Theology of ... discuss
Michael Voris is totally on target again! There is no way the BSA can be "neutral" on the gay question now that they have welcomed openly gay scouts into the fold. By so doing they have made it clear ... discuss
The Restless Flame by Louis De WohlMy rating: 4 of 5 starsHaving dropped The Brothers Karamazov and realizing I will have to resort to Cliff Notes before my book club meets in August (there's a first ... discuss
Pentecost 2, Proper 4, 2013 (June 2, 2013) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn Luke 7:1–10 Confirmation Sunday TITLE: “Worthy” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and t ... discuss
Meet Celeste: born at 22 weeks she only lived 3 hours, but her life changed the world by Melanie Pritchard ... discuss
In this past year, I've increasingly noticed the depth and relevancy of David French's contributions to National Review. The piece he wrote yesterday I found especially moving -- and I think you will ... discuss
TweetJune 4, 2013: For Immediate ReleaseGENDERCIDE MOTION, M408, IN THE LIMELIGHT AGAINMP PARM GILL’S CONSTITUENTS RECEIVE CONTROVERSIAL ABORTION POSTCARDSBrampton, ON. A national anti-abortion camp ... discuss
Director of Music - St. John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchDowntown Indianapolis, IndianaPosition Purpose: The purpose of this position is to lead worship and devotion music for the parish and vario ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 758 Common of One Martyr: 1725 (reading, responsory, canticle ant, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1457 (con ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 748 Common of One Martyr: 1717 (reading, responsory, canticle ant, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1457 (con ... discuss
Born in Rome, Walter was a thirteenth century Benedictine hermit (d. 1250). He practiced self-denial and made great progress in the interior life. He later became abbot, being the founder of the monas ... discuss
(English: Petrock, Welsh: Pedrog, Latin: Petrocus and French: Perreux) (died 564) is a 6th century Celtic Christian saint. He was born in Wales but primarily ministered to the Britons of Dumnonia whic ... discuss
“And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” WEB Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) Recently it was a typo. . . again. They’ve ... discuss
The Lord is strongly speaking to my spirit that this time in my life is a very important time of preparation for my future. I am to use it wisely because I can never get this time of sacred singleness ... discuss
On the evening of April 17, Campaign Life Coalition national president Jim Hughes, President of Campaign Life Coalition was the guest speaker at a special parents’ meeting at Holy Cross Catholic Sec ... discuss
Would the federal government actually discourage that colonoscopy that might well save your life by revealing an early cancer that needs to be treated? Would it take a similar line against the practic ... discuss
Pornography is ubiquitous today; addiction to pornography, especially among men, is equally widespread. Young men are often introduced to pornography long before they are able to understand what it is ... discuss
Lt . Col. Lester Snyder (USAF ret) will visually present his Korean War bombing experiences in B-26s on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City, 9-11 am. He ... discuss
mposed by Dallán Forgaill, a sixth century Irish Christian poet. Be thou my vision O Lord of my heart None other is aught but the King of the seven heavens. Be thou my meditation by day and night. M ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 716 Proper of Saints: 1455 Common of Several Martyrs: 1697 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Psalter: Monday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 706 Proper of Saints: 1455 Common of Several Martyrs: 1691 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Monday, Week ... discuss
This Sunday is Corpus Christi Sunday.Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ) is a Eucharistic solemnity, or better, the solemn commemoration of the institution of that sacrament. It is, moreover, th ... discuss
http://www.westernjournalism.com/doj-policy-every-employee-must-praise-homosexuality/ Matt Barber interviews a Department of Justice whistle-blower on its policy forcing every employee to verbally a ... discuss
e the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the ... discuss
For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. Imagine if we were to walk into our very last class, just before graduation, and the professor ... discuss
June 1st marks the feast day of St. Justin Martyr, an early Father of the Church and one of the first apologists for the Christian faith.Justin was born into a pagan family in Neapolis around th ... discuss
These books are free at the time of listing. This can change, so be sure to check the cost first before you download, although nearly all, if not absolutely all, of these books should be free ... discuss
Here's a list of vendors supporting gay Orlando and Gay Days at Disney. (It started on the 28th and runs through June 3rd). I sure won't be visiting Macy's any time soon. And I never did like Bud Ligh ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 1253 Proper of Saints: 1449 (canticle ant) Common of One Martyr: 1717 (reading, intercessions) Christian Pray ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 1250 Proper of Saints: 283 (first reading) Common of One Martyr: 1707 Proper of Saints: 1447 (second reading) ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Seasons: 614 Psalms and Canticle from Sunday, Week I, 688 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 656 Psalms and Can ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 All from Proper of Seasons: 604 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi God, come to my assistance.– Lord, make hast ... discuss
Dr. Bill Smith, Editor: When you read the below article don't just say there can't be a problem in "my state." Also, consider that the condition and attitudes associated with abortion can be ex ... discuss
://crossandquill.com/journey/book-reviews-fire-breathing-christians-part-one/" title="Part One">Part One Section one is entitled, “Surveying the Field of Battle,” and includes two chapter ... discuss
Deakin University Australia - May 24, 2012http://www.deakin.edu.au/news/2013/240413alzheimersandeuthanasia.php?Megan-Jane JohnstoneThe way Alzheimer’s disease is portrayed by advocacy groups and the ... discuss
In Part 1, I gave some background on post-viability abortions, which were invented by the Supreme Court in 1973. In Part 2, I described the advent of the procedure that came to be known as Partial Bir ... discuss
If I had a bucket in which I kept a list of things I wanted to do before I died, I would soon be able to cross one thing off of that proverbial list. Around 15 years ago, I was looking on the Glitterh ... discuss
I love good, honest atheists! And I've met a number of them. One was a young man counter protesting an Operation Rescue event in the early 90's in front of Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. He wa ... discuss
During yesterday’s daily Mass homily, Pope Francis warned of the risk of succumbing to a “Christianity without a cross.” The Holy Father concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Valér ... discuss
By Jimmy Akin | Jesus died on the Cross so that people could be forgiven their sins. But if he died in A.D. 33, what about all the people who lived and died before that time? Were their sins ... discuss
href="http://www.prca.org/The_Psalter_with_responsive_readings.pdf" title="The Psalter, 1912.">Psalter, 1912) Based on Psalm 72 Christ shall have dominion Over land and sea; Earth’s remotest region ... discuss
Gosnell had hypnotic 'Svengali control' over staff: Defense attorney by Ben Johnson ... discuss
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Mass at the tomb of Christ? The Stations of the Cross where they actually happened?In February I will be the chaplain for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and I'm really excited about the opportun ... discuss
I would love to see this act come to our Catholic Family Conference in Wichita next year! Array of Hope delivers an opportunity for Catholic families to encounter Jesus Christ through faith, wors ... discuss
"The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No ma'a ... discuss
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During his daily mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis reminded those present that following Jesus is not a calling to power, but a calling to follow the way of the Cross. The Mass was concele ... discuss
Since I can’t send this to my own 2010 self, I’ll open it up to everyone else Dear Pre-Suffering Self, Thank you for going through everything you’re about to go through; it’s g ... discuss
I wish this book had not been written, or more properly, I wish there was no need for this book to be written. I wish there was no such monstrosity in the world as sexual assault. Yet the ugly truth i ... discuss
TweetMay 28, 2013: For Immediate ReleaseToronto, ON. Bal Gosal, the Member of Parliament for Bramalea-Gore-Malton, is the latest politician to become the focus of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical ... discuss
As unreliable as the MSM is in reporting on matters religious, religious bloggers and non-mainstream news outlets are almost as bad at reporting on what the MSM says about religion. Has anyone act ... discuss
Trinity, 2013 (May 26, 2013) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn John 16:23–33 2013-Trinity.mp3 TITLE: “From Grace to Joy in the Holy Trinity” Grace to you and peace from God o ... discuss
Holy Trinity Sunday – May 26th, 2013Messiah, La Crescent, MN"Do You Know God?"Friends, do you know God? Now don't answer too quickly. In light of our Gospel reading from John 8, it's a q ... discuss
This post is dedicated to all our military heroes -- especially those in my own family -- my dad, my brother, Michael, my sister, Susan, and my brother-in-law, Heinz. Thank you for your service!A Pray ... discuss
Funny skits have always been a part of growing up. I remember seeing a skit (can't remember where) when a group of boys dressed up in borrowed cheerleader outfits. It used to be funny. But that was wh ... discuss
> GOD of Abraham, GOD of Isaac, GOD of Jacob not of the philosophers and of the learned. Certitude. Certitude. Feeling. Joy. Peace. GOD of Jesus Christ. My God and your God. Your GOD will be my God. ... discuss
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Rome, Italy, May 26, 2013 / 02:11 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Far from his native Milwaukee, Cardinal James Michael Harvey now has what is called his “titular church” in Rome. It is a vibrant sub ... discuss
From Catholic News Agency:"The light of Easter and Pentecost have renewed in us each year the joy and wonder of faith that recognizes that God is not something vague, abstract, but has a name: ‘God ... discuss
'To abstain from sinful actions is not sufficient for the fulfillment of God's law. The very desire of what is forbidden is evil." - St. John Baptist de la Salle As we are aware, one of the key ... discuss
Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? » First Thoughts | A First Things Blog div> ... discuss
Denver, Colo., May 26, 2013 / 06:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- An Italian Benedictine monk who became the “Apostle of the English,” Saint Augustine of Canterbury is honored by the Catholic Churc ... discuss
Let’s bungee jump… for faith. “I beside him as his craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, playing before him all the while, playing on the surface of his earth; and I found deligh ... discuss
Moore, Oklahoma tornado - See 80 Photos Credit: Getty Images I can speak for all Oklahoma today when I thank you for your continued thoughts, your prayers, your support as we begin the recovery pro ... discuss
p://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/inspiredhome/220px-Horatius_Bonar_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_13103_zps683e4714.jpg" alt="Horatius Bonar" /> The tendency of the present day is to underestimate sin ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus’ Name. We invoke the Triune God every day, in every prayer, in every Mass. We often introduce our prayers with the Sign of the Cross (“In the Name ... discuss
Question #1: Are you against marriage encounter weekends, parenting seminars, financial planning retreats, and and so forth?Answer #1:While many workshops can be valuable for practical advice, as ... discuss
Megan Hodder I soon realised that relying on the New Atheists for my counter-arguments to the existence of God had been a mistake: Dawkins, for instance, gives a disingenuously cursory treatment of ... discuss
Make no mistake: the fight over same-sex marriage is not over simply because one house of the British parliament has voted for a bill. It will rage on, into the House of Lords on 3 June, in our commun ... discuss
Ms. Kelly says to Kermit Gosnell's attorney, Jack McMahon, "We don't tar the attorney with the sins of the client," but she does go after him for defending him not as a client but as a human being. Mc ... discuss
That’s actually somewhat accurate. I want more attention for KTracy.com and my brand. I want less attention for Facebook. The only questions is whether or not I’ll be back after leaving Fa ... discuss
, would you have me broken Emptied of everything I am. Injured for your cause. Though you slay me I say, Amen. Your calamity, grace enfolds me For You are LORD And Your glory reigns forever. The post ... discuss
Whenever a natural disaster strikes, the God haters come out of the woodwork blaspheming Him for not intervening and saving everyone or chalking it up as one more proof that He doesn't exist. The torn ... discuss
From the Cross to the Trinity The entire Most Holy Trinity is involved in Love and by Love with the Cross of Christ. Many antique pictures represent the Father’s arms holding the Crucifix. For ... discuss
The Last Temple (Tyndale House, 2012) is the conclusion of a three-part fiction series based on the NT book of Revelation from Hank Hanegraaff and Sigmund Brouwer. The series presents a competing visi ... discuss
Canadian health authorities admit gay sex dangerous, blood-donors must be abstinent 5 years by Peter Baklinski ... discuss
There is a fun Run/Walk race here at Lakeside this week-end. Don't forget the big one!"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin ... discuss
Yesterday, Mark Belling brought a bizarre activity occuring at a Milwaukee Public School to the attention of his audience. It's happening at Tippecanoe School, an elementary school on the south side o ... discuss
Homosexual men who have not had sex with other men for five years are now eligible to donate blood to the Canadian Blood Services (CBS). The organization revealed yesterday that it has received appro ... discuss
This week, a fellow Ignitum Today columnist wrote about the connection between the culture of death and our inability to meaningfully connect with human suffering. Her article, which included the quot ... discuss
Ezekiel 2:1-5 says,“And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2 And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard hi ... discuss
It was back in 2007 that I had an idea that genuinely changed my life. I wanted to read some of the classics of the Christian faith, but I knew that without some measure of accountability I would neve ... discuss
Looking for a good global missions conference to attend over Christmas break or take students to? CROSS is the one to attend. Organized by Kevin DeYoung, Mack Stiles, David Platt, David Sitton, ... discuss
It was back in 2007 that I had an idea that genuinely changed my life. I wanted to read some of the classics of the Christian faith, but I knew that without some measure of accountability I would neve ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 248 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1082 Office of Readings for Friday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Get ready for the billion dollar blitz to promote ObamaCare this summer. Political speeches. Television ads. Radio. Celebrity pitches. Social media. Billboards. Brochures. Bus benches and taxi signs. ... discuss
Abuja, Nigeria, May 23, 2013 / 04:06 am (CNA).- As the Catholics of the Diocese of Ahiara protested the appointment of a bishop from a nearby diocese as their shepherd, local bishops expressed sadnes ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Every human person despite his or her beliefs can do good, and a sharing in good works is the prime place for encounter among those who disagree ... discuss
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in the May 21, 2013 issue proves the theory that exposure to suicide leads to a "suicide contagion" effect.The study titled: Association b ... discuss
By: Elizabeth Harrington Rep. Gowdy: Lerner 'Just Testified, ... discuss
From 20-24 May, Stephen Shaw, Chairman of SPUC’s North and North East Scotland region, will hike along the challenging Speyside Way to raise money for SPUC’s work. For much of the route Stephen wi ... discuss
As the White House has been slammed with scandals such as Benghazi, Extortion 17, the AP phone tapping scandal, targeting FOX News, and the IRS targeting conservative groups, President Obama appeared ... discuss
Below a speech I gave to the Traditional Britain Group on May 18 following their Annual General Meeting. Video to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, comrades in the struggle for the liberty and prosp ... discuss
Media compares Nixon era to Obama's scandals.Obama is closest thing to NixonTruth was casualty to both Nixon and ObamaObama and Nixon ScandalsObama's Nixon-esque ScandalObama Looking Like NixonThe big ... discuss
